Your windshield’s cracked and Tuesday has no gap in it. No time to sit in a shop waiting room, no spare vehicle, nothing. That’s the exact problem mobile windshield replacement solves, and it’s also the thing most people assume works differently than it actually does. It’s not a stripped-down version of the shop job. Same glass, same adhesive, same tools, just parked in your driveway instead of our bay.
What actually shows up at your door
A mobile appointment means a technician drives out in a van that’s already carrying the glass, the urethane adhesive, moulding clips, and the calibration targets for ADAS-equipped vehicles. Nothing gets ordered on the spot and nothing gets improvised. The old windshield comes out, the pinch weld gets cleaned and primed, the new glass goes in, and the adhesive starts curing while the tech confirms your safe-drive-away time before leaving. On a straightforward vehicle that’s 60 to 90 minutes. Add a forward-facing camera behind the mirror and static calibration tacks on another 30 to 60 minutes, done right there with OEM-compliant targets set up on your driveway or a flat stretch of your work lot.
Do this today
Text a photo of the crack or chip, along with your plate or VIN, to 519-852-3631. That single photo tells us whether your vehicle has a windshield-mounted ADAS camera, which glass part number it needs, and whether the damage is repairable or a full replacement. It’s the difference between a quote that’s actually right and one we have to correct after a tech shows up and finds a camera bracket nobody mentioned.
Where mobile stops making sense
Three situations send a job to the shop instead of your driveway. Rust around the pinch weld is the big one: if the metal frame the glass bonds to is corroded, that needs grinding and treatment before any adhesive goes near it, and that’s shop work, not driveway work. Weather is the second. Adhesive cures on a temperature and humidity curve, and while we carry portable shelters for light rain or snow, genuinely extreme cold or a downpour can push the cure time past what’s safe, so we’ll reschedule rather than send you off with glass that isn’t fully set. Third, static calibration needs a level surface and even lighting for the targets to read correctly. A steep gravel driveway on an overcast afternoon usually still works, but a sloped, uneven lot sometimes doesn’t, and if it doesn’t, we’ll do the replacement at your location and finish calibration back at the shop the same day.
None of that is common. Most appointments across our coverage area, from London out to St. Thomas, Strathroy, Woodstock, and the towns between, go exactly as booked, driveway or parking lot, done same-day in most cases.
What it actually costs
Nothing extra. Mobile service is priced identically to an in-shop appointment, we don’t add a convenience fee for coming to you. If you’re running the job through comprehensive insurance, we bill the insurer direct and confirm your deductible before we start, so there’s no surprise invoice waiting when the tech is done. Either way, the number worth trusting is the one built for your specific vehicle, and your exact quote takes two minutes, not a guess based on what a neighbour paid for a different car.
Frequently asked questions
Is mobile windshield replacement as good as in-shop?
Yes. Same glass, same urethane adhesive, same calibration equipment. The only difference is location.
Does mobile cost more than bringing my car in?
No. Mobile service is priced the same as in-shop work at LPAG. No convenience markup either way.
Can you do ADAS calibration in my driveway?
Usually. Static calibration needs a level surface and decent lighting for the targets. If your driveway doesn’t meet that, we’ll do the glass on-site and finish calibration at the shop the same day.
What if it’s raining or freezing out?
Light rain or snow, we carry shelters and keep going. Genuinely extreme weather can push the adhesive’s cure time past safe limits, so we’ll reschedule rather than rush it.
How fast can I get a mobile appointment?
Most jobs are booked same-day or next-day depending on your location and glass part availability. Text your photo and plate to 519-852-3631 and we’ll confirm timing right away.