Safelite Cracked Windshield Replacement For My 2019 Subaru WRX STI

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At 5700 miles, the windshield on my 2019 STI is cracked. I called Safelite Auto Glass to do a windshield replacement. I recorded the process and think you might find it interesting. It's a lot of work but this guy makes it look easy.
Before recording this footage, the tech from Safelite gave me his permission to record the windshield replacement process. I love my new Subaru WRX STI and make videos to document things about it so I appreciated the opportunity to record this video.
Many people have found this video before they called Safelite and thanked me for posting this detailed video which shows the onsite windshield replacement process.
It's a long video but you really get to see every part of the windshield replacement.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
#Safelite
#SubaruWRX
#WIndshieldReplacement

[@Little_Man152]

Usually one gets nervous or uneasy when being watched. I know I do. But this guy done a great job. Had one replaced a couple years ago by same company. Done great👌 Nice car too btw.

[@CarStory]

He was nice enough to allow me to take video of the install. I'm glad this video has reached so many people to show what they can expect of a Safelite windshield replacement. I still have the Subaru WRX in this video and never had any problems with the windshield.

[@lovemesumsweat]

What was/is the recovery/ setting time ? In other words, how soon can I go through the car wash ?! 😅

[@oscarloor7177]

Wow! He did an amazing job! I wish all Safelite employees were as professional as him. In Miami the Safelite employees I encountered were rude and careless. Excellent video!

[@CarStory]

Thanks, I was impressed with him as well! Thanks for commenting!

[@UncleMike14]

same here in ct. the glass company i work for has some ex safelite guys and i hear nothing but horror stories

[@charlesnipp160]

Most of them are not educated enough. I've been doing glass in Dallas Fort Worth for 23yrs. I also installed in Vegas for 3 yrs. I have fired at least 10 guys that came from Safelite. I have also seen very Good Techs from there as well. Definitely more bad then good. This young man did a pretty good Job.

[@Miguel_A_S]

I'll be honest I did work for Safelite before the commercials when we were the best glass company in the are. Then Belron came in the picture. Everything went south now It's one of the worst glass companies out here. I actually fix their problems "IF" the vehicle was not totaled. I just did a Jeep Wrangler they tried 3 times to stop an air noise. I pulled and reused the glass they put in, and stopped the noise she had issues with. The glass was not properly and evenly set. And the totaled vehicles is from not paying attention to the bottom when running the wire/fiber line cutting off the bottom pinchweld some attached to the firewall. You can call any bodyshop or dealer and ask if they would recommend Safelite you might hear a laugh or giggle before the tell you, "No!"

[@davidlozano2130]

@@Miguel_A_S in 35 years in the glass business I always hear one criticizing the other rule of thumb you're probably the butcher

[@MsMaryB55]

Thanks for this video. I am having Safelite replace my windshield tomorrow and had no idea what to expect. Great video.

[@CarStory]

Glad you found this video helpful MsMary!

[@forg9543]

No

[@devonbowen5044]

I work for safelite solutions, it's pretty cool to see what the appt I'm scheduling actually looks like

[@rodrigogarcia2622]

I just got hire for safelite auto installation technician! I start next week anything tips y’all wanna give me

[@user-sp4vq6et7w]

I have a question if I have glass all over my backseat will they vacuum the car out or is that my responsibility

[@devonbowen5044]

@@user-sp4vq6et7w haha I've been asked that a few times. In my experience they always do.

[@jacobcammer9935]

Oh so you started your own company too lol Safelite runs monopoly clear as day lol

[@jacobcammer9935]

@@rodrigogarcia2622 once they see you do something they expect you to always do it, hence don’t do something extremely hard and act like you can handle it yourself until you can do this in your sleep and depending on your area be weary of the temperature super hot easy to cut out hard to be in the sun, super cold easy to walk outside hard as hell to cut out the windshield

[@clinthightowerclinthightow4950]

He did a great job, did it the correct way. Video taping is a good way to get a good job done too. I video tape most jobs that I have done by a company....but I try to do most everything myself.

[@user-sb1vz9pv5y]

Idk. It would seem like a hassle to film every job. I'm sure there's a video you could find. Or just watch. I don't think most people like to be filmed while they work. It's not about doing a good or bad job. Some people just don't feel comfortable with a camera pointed at them. I mean would you want that at your job? Learning how it works is just an excuse for I don't trust the company or worker. That's fine but let's be honest about it. I highly doubt people watch someone so they can do it the next time. And why would you? Sure you might save money but I would rather save the time. You can earn money back. You can't earn time back.

[@pirihern9329]

Fantastic, professional job. Better than going to a glass shop.

[@jaimev840]

I scheduled Safelite to replace my front window. I’m excited to get this done, personally I like driving my car looking good regardless what year.

[@marlonorsburn4345]

You were very lucky to get this guy. Most of their installers are hacks or have little experience.

[@CarStory]

@@marlonorsburn4345 Same windshield is still on the car today 😀

[@ThreeDee912]

Nice video, good to see he is using those fiber line cutters instead of just putting a saw blade to the glass and possibly scratching up the metal underneath.

[@jorgetoloza269]

This dude did a fantastic job...thank u for posting..

[@masonalexander5310]

Why would you put the seam in the middle of the top of the glass. I would want a continuous bead along the top. Maybe that’s why windshield leaked. But I was told there was some of her issues for the leaking. Went to another glass shop and they let me watch and they ran a continuous bead across the top. Now I know why the leak! Thanks for the video.

[@Nick-o]

That tech know what he is doing

[@Miguel_A_S]

He did do a good job. But always check reviews for your local area. Don't just go with what your insurance tells you. Your allowed to choose who you want. Just because they do lots of commercials doesn't mean that is the best choice. In my local area the wait time is weeks for replacement, when a few other local companies with better reviews can do same to next day depending on Year make model and availability of the glass. Because of the commercials they are getting more jobs then they can handle in a timely manner. Yes I used to work for Safelite before they started doing commercials and we never told a customer that it would be 2 or 3 weeks before we change the windshield. Again check reviews, or ask your location dealer what company they recommend. And tell your insurance who "You" choose to go with.

[@92TampaChick813]

I see your in Fl, I’m going to get my windshield replaced today and I was dreading it take all day hopefully they will call me sooner for pick up. My nephew hit my windshield with a basketball 😒

[@lahotboy]

This is the best Safelite Tech I have seen to date. He is very good and detailed...

[@frozenking9394]

Get more widows replaced we pretty much all install that way

[@zergtoss1]

Man I’ve has these jokers do 3 glass replacements so far. Every one is distorted and warps light in the field of view. Here is the hope the 4th time is the charm. For some reason all the glass they order is deflective for my 2010 mustang.

[@CarStory]

I'm hearing a lot of complaints about them lately. They are so big now I don't think they care about quality so much anymore.

[@lgu400angus]

Why wasnt the glass or aperture primed??

[@florafierros1683]

I was wondering the same thing no primer on the pinchweld from any scratches. Or none on the glass

[@jtwilson1982]

Some guys prime the glass at the shop and if he didn’t scratch body while trimming you don’t need to prime old bond line just activate

[@lgu400angus]

@@jtwilson1982 you can see definitely no primer on glass. Awful job. Nonseat covers no gloves

[@ohEntree]

lgu400angus look at the grit of the glass u can clearly see the primer . Primer is much more dark and the frit is more like a Matt type color . Sounds like u just started doing AutoGlass

[@DKStudiosful]

Definately black primer on the windshield. Noticehow at first you can see the defroster grid? Then when he shoots the urethane bead you dont see it as much anymore. If your as good as me... You wont scratch the pinchweld at all on this specific install...

[@Joe-on8js]

What is the name of the equipment he uses to swing the glass into position?

[@zacharybenally265]

How u set a windshield on a big lifted truck with that lil buddy set up?

[@cowboypete2313]

Very nice video. Very informative.

[@Avenue72nd]

Thanks for this video. Just What I needed. Mine has a bullseye that needs a new complete windshield. I live in a apartment. Can they do this if my car is parked on the street? Or do you think it's better to go to the shop or maybe have it done in a mall close to me? Thanks

[@CarStory]

If you call and tell them your situation they will probably tell you to bring it to them. Glad you found the video helpful!

[@Avenue72nd]

@@CarStory Thanks for reply. I decided to take it to the shop instead of having them come to me. After watching your video I think it's best. Where I park my car is bumper to bumper cars and the technician needs good amount of space. Again thanks for great video it helped 🙂

[@eloragtv7230]

@safelites unethical practices left my van broken and unsafe! After they replaced my rear window, the spoiler popped off & the trunk wouldnt close.The tech was advised just to"glue it".After they "fixed" it,spoiler flew off on the Hw & my trunk continues to open while driving.

[@JohnMatrixOfficial]

I'm going to try and replace my own windshield now 🤘🏻🤠

[@toddcdonna1]

What did he take the tape off after installing I thought it were to.remain on ?

[@tomasitodeleon9516]

I did my windshield yesterday and today is raining is that safe?

[@CarStory]

I can't remember the recommended time before getting the windshield wet but I think after 12 hours you are ready for anything.

[@MiguelJimenez-nh9zf]

where can i get that table to sit the windshield

[@owenwu3137]

Good job, if anyone is interested in an auto glass factory , please contact me.

[@lnunez5967]

Me

[@thatonebeone]

just got wack by rock on my brz ts 2020 now i need a new replacement.. they seem to be limited staff as next appoint for me will be like 2 weeks or so.. idk if its not much people working due to pandemic .. hit today in the very side in the middle and now crack is like almost half way due to heat, its going to go across to the other end one lone single crack .... sucks .... going to cost me about 400$... how much was yours ? insurance fix it ?

[@josemartinez3506]

Wow 😮 very professional

[@JesusHernandez-sp3jz]

Only thing I don’t like is the urethane joint ion the top

[@Flangobeast]

I have to go to them Tuesday through Allstate insurance. Idk how your state is but did you have to get a new registration sticker and inspection sticker on your window?

[@CarStory]

Thankfully we don't have registration or inspection stickers in Florida messing up the windshield. They will probably remove the stickers safely once the windshield is removed. They probably come right off with a hot air gun to warm up the glue.

[@westsideautoglassrepair-u5p]

Great video

[@melaniethurmond8528]

How long did that take, start to finish?

[@GoogleUser-ws4cz]

Thanks for including the part of coming out of your garage, what if I don't have a garage?

[@CarStory]

They will go to your home or place of work.

[@OGStinkywizzleteats]

This guy better hope his qm never sees this video.😄

[@CarStory]

Why? Did he do something wrong?

[@OGStinkywizzleteats]

@@CarStory Nothing that you should be worried about. He looked like he did all the things pertinent to a good install correctly. Just a few little detail things that would get his quality manager worked up. Overall he did a great job! Safelite technicians don't get their due credit. It's a hard job.

[@jimmyfryar9631]

@@CarStory yes he did. When he was removing the sticker from the glass he had no cut resistant gloves on, when he used the glass cleaner he had no nitrile gloves on, when he wired the windshield out with the wire winder he hand no cut gloves on, when setting the glass he had no hood cover on the car, he had no seat covers in your car, and when cleaning the glass at the end again no nitrile gloves on, and didn't have his shirt tucked in. It's all little things when you see it bet I work for Safelite and the amount of people who cut themselves is astronomical.. this is how most guys work on the road so the quality managers never see it but with you recording it if they saw it he'd probably get a write up depending on the qm even worse

[@austinnyeste6863]

Exactly what I thought to, not wearing nitrile gloves when using glass cleaner and not wearing cut resistant gloves with cutting it out or picking the glass up out or using a dash protector and trimming the glue with the scraper without gloves and trimming it towards him, gave me goosebumps haha it's cool though that working for the company you can just pick out things others do wrongly, also hes got an older ez wire tool so it looks like hes been with the company for a bit

[@jfloyupyup]

Did you tip the technician?

[@rodrigogomez2832]

Not going to lie but he did alot of stuff that he didn't have to do how long did it take him to do the job

[@CarStory]

90 minutes

[@Kaan93DK]

Well he didnt follow the Bwof at all. That for sure. 😂 (belrons way of fitting) he didnt tape of the A pillar, roof and hood to prevent scratches, he didnt wear latex gloves when prepping the windshield or cut safe gloves when cutting out the windshield and the rest of the PU glue. Dude come on man.

[@Cmobley_]

Safelite despair,Safelite disgrace.

[@jrb8081]

The pinch-weld will rust after a few years if he did not put primer on before setting the glass

[@Cmobley_]

No gloves during windshield prep. No primer after trimming. Lower cowl fasteners not replaced. Sounds like Safelite.

[@rjm9670]

These guys made by 0.25 inch bullseye chip to a 2 inch star chip after the repair. I regret asking safelight to repair my chip. Did it because it was covered by insurance but I could have done a better job myself than so called professional technician.

[@bcherbs]

Excellent bead !

[@CarStory]

The windshield hasn't leaked yet so he did a good job!

[@bcherbs]

@@CarStory A properly installed windshield has many other more significant uses than keeping the water out, be safe and hope you never need to experience what these other uses can provide.

[@SirCredible]

What happens to the old glass?

[@CarStory]

That's a good question. I have no idea what happens to it.

[@Cmobley_]

No nitrile gloves while putting the molding on is a big no-no. Your skin oils get in the bond area and you have a leak. No pinch weld primer after trimming urethane means one of two things,you are very good and don't scratch or you don't care if you do.

[@CarStory]

My car is garage kept and doesn't see much rain so it hasn't had a good rain test yet. If it does leak, I will know why. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Cmobley_]

No problem.

[@Cmobley_]

I would also check to see if the cowl fasteners have been put back in. They will be at the bottom front of the cowl panel where it rests on a ledge under the hood. There are white retainers and black rectangular headed fasteners that push in. I didn't see him put those back and they commonly break removing them.

[@seanfoster7836]

That’s why you clean and disinfect the glass lol do you know how many people probably touched that glass barehanded before this tech touched it? No. And you only need to prime what you scratch IF you scratched any of the metal at all that is. If you’re careful and actually know what you’re doing that shouldn’t be too difficult to do.

[@th31ndonly]

Was it OEM ? Or

[@CarStory]

First thing the installer told me was that he didn't have an OEM windshield but I could request one. I didn't care at the time but next time I will request an OEM windshield.

[@peterroussin5073]

Just had my infinity q 50 red sport done yesterday and what a mess they left. Crap work I’d rather pay someone to do it after this…

[@smegmaspeke]

Wich brand was the new windshield?

[@CarStory]

I don't know but it's still on the car.

[@teeduck]

Should have got OEM, it's got better sound proofing

[@CarStory]

I will next time.

[@MrTherandomvidsguy]

Eh there's other ways to fix that

[@sinfullcore]

Nice minmun ppe and no primer on the window being this was 2 years ago this gentleman probably is fired for not following company regulations and I can only imagine his actual warranty rate

[@CarStory]

many parts of the install were cut for time

[@karkule5919]

How much did they charge.

[@photographermikephotos746]

Any Safelite employees wanna tell me what it's like working for the company? If you could give a review of it what would you say it's like?

[@coughtr]

When safelite arrived I asked if it was the same tint and windshield as the original and he checked in the back of his truck and said yes. Later that day I went for a drive and there was no tint . Not the same as the original. Very upset at being lied to. Going to call them to replace it again. Don’t take for granted they know what their doing .

[@huaethan05]

I install the windshield myself

[@CarStory]

I would too if I was able to.

[@CS-bu2xq]

For a belron employee where is your proper gloves seat protector safety glasses not sun glasses ?

[@paddy9449]

Had UNsafelite replace my windshield....Had Full coverage with state farm..{Ripp-off}..Still cost me $100.00 deductible.....And had 2 drive 2 them....{30 miles} the "mobile" van was NOT working....F'em!!!!!!

[@dnumyaroedat4162]

how much total cost?

[@CarStory]

Dnumyar Oedat Here is FL its covered by insurance but it would cost at least $250 without.

[@Alawicous]

At least choose an American company next time. Safelite is owned by Belron a European company. You can choose any business you want if you use insurance. Safelite owns the call centers so they steer customers illegally to use safelite.

[@CarStory]

When we needed a windshield replacement for our GTI we wanted to try a local glass replacement company instead of Safelite. Due to our insurance company SafeCo being affiliated with Safelite, the local glass company had to get approval from Safelite to do the work. They were able to do the replacement and we were even able to get an OEM windshield. Total cost was about $850.00 and our insurance covered all of it.

[@Alawicous]

@@CarStory That is absolutely false. Safeco and Safelite are not affiliated whatsoever. ANY glass company can and may be chosen, but because Safelite owns the call center that takes the calls some of their employees are robots and always push safelite.

[@BARNEYFIFE317]

Would have failed an assessment.

[@MrTherandomvidsguy]

Any updates?

[@CarStory]

I still have the replaced windshield and all is good for now.

[@MrTherandomvidsguy]

@@CarStory awesome I'm getting mines installed tomorrow.

[@rachaelc2023]

@TheDude How is your windshield holding up? I’m getting mine replaced this week.

[@MrTherandomvidsguy]

@@rachaelc2023 pretty great. It actually made highway rides more quiet. Just gotta stay away from big rigs if I can that is. I eventually sold my '18 elantra for an '21 elantra N-line.

[@TheRayg1976]

Safelite scratch deeply my AMG steering wheel! Now I can see why!

[@buk6708]

That’s wh6 you gotta have a pos ranger that nobody even cares about, nor loves.

[@camilo0032426]

I am wondering 🤔 how much was it 🤔?

[@CarStory]

Windshield replacements are covered 100% by insurance in Florida but this service would have cost at least $300.00

[@JamesJones-ou6bs]

@@CarStory 300$ is that including the glass?

[@CarStory]

@@JamesJones-ou6bs Yes.

[@sleal1194]

So just wanted to know if this installer and his company was ok with all this being camera? Jw I know this was over a year ago.

[@hueroski]

Intercooler not mint anymore.

[@CarStory]

they don’t stay mint very long

[@hubertchung5223]

I would have been mad if they bend my intercooler. I also don’t like that he put that dirty tarp or mat on top of your hood. I don’t want any swirl marks. I also don’t like him standing on your door sill. Doesn’t he know it scratches?

[@CarStory]

I am the same way with my cars but I let him do what he needed to do so it was done right. The pad he put on the hood had a soft material on the bottom that kept it from sliding. He was only about 150lbs so I didn't mind him stepping on the door sill. The front of my car has rock damage that damaged the xpel film and I'll show you that in a future video. I'm more upset about that than anything else.

[@Chris-us7tj]

ntercooler fins bend sooo easily. He pointed out his mistake and didn't try to hide it. No need to get mad. Just bend em back with a screwdriver.

[@CarStory]

Chris they bend from bugs hitting them too. I check the inter cooler on a regular basis and straighten out any fins that look out of line.

[@OGStinkywizzleteats]

He's standing on the door sill because you have to hold the urethane gun very straight as you run the bead.

[@CarStory]

​@@OGStinkywizzleteats I rather him stand on the door sill than use a ladder that could possibly hit the car.

[@sonic1314]

I wish every safelite technician performing the work like this guy does.

[@rocxylemmon8535]

I am about to have this done this Saturday, I hope I get him..LOL!

[@migueljackson7487]

@@rocxylemmon8535 sounds fruity

[@rocxylemmon8535]

@@migueljackson7487 😂😂😂😂.... i will bring the correct candy...😉

[@kccink]

Call a local shop instead

[@Fishing4reel956]

Lol what are you talking about? This dude wouldn’t last at my shop. We do 3 an hour.

[@ladypink3473]

Kudos to this guy for doing what he does. I’m 5’ I would struggle to reach even more on a truck.

[@DanDaMann2023]

They give us stools so the short guys can still do huge trucks

[@RaitisRides]

I’m glad it was taken care of properly.

[@Aburtodabeast]

Can I go to the Toyota event with you 😁😁

[@dgr5421]

SMH

[@robotfinger5]

He didn't put on the seat covers. Tech trainer gonna get him for that

[@brattt78]

I had my windshield replaced today and wanted to watch so badly just to see the process but I had a meeting at the time he arrived so I ended up looking it up. Thanks for posting this, I was so curious!

[@PaullieVicious]

I use to be a Safelite employee as a tech, best of belron competitor, and manager I would also occasionally help in training guys that were going through Safelites training course to become an installer. Unless times have changed where is this kids chemical resistant gloves, he for sure wasn't wearing cut resistant gloves for either the removal or installation of the glass, most importantly the removal. Especially in Florida where it tends to be hotter climates and glass can fracture or break much easier and he was bare handed lifting that glass up. Prepped the glass barehanded as well and only put a single glove on for shooting a skin on the glass and to smooth the adhesive out. Also is Safelite using primerless glue now? I thought they were using Sika products which require primer if its Mach 30 and Mach 60 I don't think I saw him prime his windshield at all. I also don't think I saw him use a scotchbrite abrasive pad, or sika's, HDX version of the magic erase pads to remove any oils or contaminates from the frit installation area especially handling the glass barehanded and the natural oils in our skin. While using his easy wire tool he only used the dash protector, he didn't use the pillar and headliner protector, I didn't look like he used any type of a positioning clips on the bottom of the glass to hold the wire in place, which is why when the wire tightened up he got out to look to see if it was caught on something before finishing wiring it out. No seat covers, no steering wheel cover. Safelite is funny, I know guys that have lost their jobs for much less then this. These are "compliance violations" and each one were to be considered grounds for termination. I'm not knocking the installer at all, he's not bad with the Safelite tools. It's Safelite period how things are suppose to be consistent through out any region, any market, you're suppose to be able to go over seas and pickup where you left off.... Search KZbin for installations done by the company "Carglass" they just as Safelite does fall under their parent company Belron and watch a CarGlass installation. Sorry it's just very interesting to me. I fell in to their politics and that is a company I would never return to and work for. I was an award winning employee every year until they started bringing in people from like Walmart, DHL, Fedex to run an automotive business that knew nothing about automotive! But hey as long as their numbers are looking good on paper and in the system I guess it is what it is because that's all they care about. Safelite there is no room for growth either, you land the job you want start making the money you want and when you make a little to much they find a way to take it away or just cut you loose regardless how many years you have invested. Unless there is a natural disaster that strikes then you are all in and it's whatever you want until that runs out too...... Someone show me Safelites turn over rate for employees! I want to see that.

[@CarStory]

Hot damn Paullie, that’s a comment for the ages.

[@pirihern9329]

The mother of all comments

[@jaimegarrido1469]

Speaking nothing but the truth here

[@crimsondragon4231]

To be fair given I wouldn’t know the situation, nor company guideline but at least for me if someone was recording me work I’d be nervous as heck, probably messing up with some stuff, but I do agree that when you work with a company and they have a strict set of guidelines to uphold if your not doing that well and are actively aware, it’s fair id fire em too

[@fernandocg7859]

very professional, he even cleaned the side windows on the doors. great job indeed.

[@Jaxal333]

I have been wanting to use Safelite to replace my windshield , but wanted to see the process before doing so. I appreciate the video. =)

[@michaelle7637]

This guy is good. Great company but depend on the servicing technician. I got a lousy one. Hope the company recruits more qualified candidates.

[@BryanTanKYoung]

Having Safelite come out this afternoon to replace the windshield on my Taurus SHO. Wanted to see how they did it before they showed up. Thanks for sharing!

[@matthewcollins7660]

How was it? Mine is showing uo this afternoon too

[@BryanTanKYoung]

@@matthewcollins7660 the experience was great. Professional, quick, easy. All in all very happy.

[@grady.stu.8300]

I work for Safelite. Most techs are like this. Unfortunately we don't know the bad ones till they show us. If you're nervous about the appointment you can always ask for an experienced tech. Safelite will always work with you, very big on customer service. I like the yellow brakes btw

[@CarStory]

The windshield from this video is still on my car and I've had no problems with it. The tech in this video was very kind and I think my install went well. I have no problem with Safelite. : )

[@jzepp7013]

Grady. How long you been with Safelite and would you say it is a good career? I just got a job offer to work at Safelite as a Technician trainee in a couple weeks. I am excited but nervous also. After training do you usually get to take a Safelite van home with you or is it only available while at work? Also, i was given an hourly base pay in my offer letter. Does that increase after the training program? Is it 6 weeks training? Thanks for any advice or help. I am very customer focused and love working with cars as a hobby doing window tinting, car stereo installation and customizing so thats what really made me apply to Safelite.

[@REDACTEDD1]

@@jzepp7013 hey! I see you posted this 2 months ago, If you took the job I hope you’re enjoying. Safelite is by the best job I have had to have a career in. In Alabama the starting pay is $18 during training and then after your 8 weeks training you will get a pay raise. Also after your training you will work in your stores shop for 2-3 months then get your van which you can take home

[@leogolive]

@@REDACTEDD1 I’m thinking about applying to Safelite here in Texas. Do you think it’s a good company and career?

[@MISTER__OWL]

He's a pro. Does a great job.

[@CarStory]

I thought so too!

[@geobeard3804]

Thanks for sharing this! I'm currently trying to land a job with Safelite and loved being able to see their process. Wish me luck!

[@rocxylemmon8535]

Good Luck and take pride in the job and you will do great!

[@2k21beats9]

Did you get it?

[@dynamicaudiomastering6487]

How did it go... I'm currently trying to get a job with them because they pay pretty damn good. If I'm getting paid that good then I'd take pride in my work and do a good job too.

[@michaelgeddie2177]

I’m going for my 2 interview with them tomorrow pray for me lol

[@geobeard3804]

@@michaelgeddie2177 good luck. Turned out the local supervisor was my sup from another job. Did not go well haha

[@deandrariley7470]

thank you so much for this video! btw-that's a nice looking Subaru! ☺️

[@CarStory]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked the video!

[@pish180]

Thanks for recording this I was wondering how they did some of the things because I've never watched the entire process! They did a great job with your car and that tech seems very efficient and skilled.

[@CarStory]

Glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@kevindargan3071]

One mistake tho he is not wearing the nitrile gloves like we are trained to do can cause contamination to the glass and later in can be a problem with bonding for the glass to stick

[@johnnybeddi547]

Glue the frame not the glass first

[@REDACTEDD1]

@@kevindargan3071 I didn’t notice him prime the pinchedweld, use aktivator or prime new glass. Could’ve been cut out for the video length

[@rocxylemmon8535]

@@CarStory Good Job With All This ;) Your Skilled at the video angles too.

[@JT_8283]

Did he try up selliing you some of their unbeatable wiper blades

[@CarStory]

LOL I think he did.

[@purberri]

Everything I’ve read says that windshield install that are correctly done require wearing gloves to keep hand oils from interfering with adhesive

[@Cmobley_]

You are correct.

[@grady.stu.8300]

If the tech is careful it's fine. It's not hard to not touch the thin line where the glue goes. That's the only place it matters. People always find something negative.

[@honestnewsnet]

In other words it’s not OEM and it costs them much less and they don’t pass this savings on to the customer. The website says they use OEM glass.

[@CarStory]

True, when you call Safelite you have to request OEM glass up front. I didn’t do that and could not wait for another appointment. This windshield is still on the car today but next time it breaks I’m demanding an OEM windshield.

[@honestnewsnet]

@@CarStory yep I just called Safelite $300 for OE and they want over $1000 for OEM.

[@chrism8436]

My QM would freak if I didn’t aktivate in one direction or use nitrile gloves lol but he did an excellent job! Good work 👍

[@CarStory]

Thanks for watching and commenting Chris!

[@SelkeMusic]

I was thinking the same thing but he still did great and his attention to cleanliness was nice

[@CarStory]

Keep in mind that this video is edited and some of his steps may have been cut out.

[@Mdroudian]

My 21 (17k miles) WRX just got a spider crack from a rock on the 605s FWY in Cali. I have my fix scheduled for tomorrow.

[@skitzvitz]

The windscreen spontaneously cracked on my 18 WRX. Getting replaced tomorrow. Wanted to see how they did it, this satisfied my curiosity. Thank you!

[@GlassworksAG]

Just wanted to comment being from the same industry. Kudos to this technician for doing everything by the book. Great asset to that company and a great install.

[@cesarovalles1626]

Safelite sucks I used to work for them and I was one of the best call Glass America and ask for Cesar.. remember it’s not the company is the technician 🤟

[@grady.stu.8300]

Everyone that quits Safelite thinks they're the best and that it's a big loss for Safelite. I can assure you, we've moved on.

[@ew7512]

Funny, I have the same Subaru with a crack in the exact same place. Safelite is coming out in a couple of hours and I was curious to see the process.

[@CarStory]

You have a WRX STi?

[@dajw7540]

The technicians might be good, but it's been my daughter's experience that their windshields are poor quiality glass. She just spent $400 on a windshield and the VERY NEXT DAY it had a rock chip that spidered. You can't tell me they can't make a windshield any better than that. They won't do anything about it either. They were a total waste of $400!

[@CarStory]

Same thing happened to me a month after this windshield replacement. I got a small crack that had to be repaired.

[@SparkyBrah]

Thanks! Just got back from a successful appointment and I got curious about the replacement process

[@michaelmobray9964]

I just came to watch him brake all the cowl clips and try to hide it from from. Lol

[@CarStory]

+Michael mobray LOL! Luckily he didn’t break anything!

[@michaelmobray9964]

Lol i work in auto glass and he did a good job. Your car is easy to do. But those cowl clips are cheap bastards and I usually have to put them back in as decorations. Mr.Honda is a cheap bastard too.

[@CarStory]

Michael mobray I have no issues with the new windshield so I assume it was done right 😀

[@christianguitron6316]

Can't blame them sometimes. Especially in older cars where the plastic is very brittle. My technician had it easy cause my clips were already all broken 😂

[@mikesanford3176]

Take them out the correct way. Maybe you won't break them.

[@pattygrooms5412]

I have a Safelite guy replacing my windshield now. I was curious to see the process, but didn’t want to watch him. He’s not unfriendly, but does seem to be a little introverted. It’s interesting, thanks for sharing.

[@CarStory]

Glad you found this video so you didn't have to stare at the installer! Thanks for watching Patty!

[@sjorlando7282]

I had a 2019 Forester sport - something hit the windshield at 4000 miles - Safelite did ti for me. Thenthe car got totalled. Replaced witha 2021 Forester sport and guess what happened at 4000 miles? Yep. Back to the same Safelight. Just 1 thing. if you have any kind of Camera-assist (subaru I-Sight, etc) they have to do the work at their shop so they can recalibrate the System. Other than that they do awesome work.

[@CarStory]

wow thats crazy! glad you survived the accident!

[@OneCraZyWhoDat]

What do they do with the inspection and emission stickers? My windshield is being replaced this Friday and was wondering what about the stickers on the old windshield?

[@CarStory]

We don't have those in Florida but the installer may have a method of removing them from your old windshield.

[@imperialtekk9443]

Depends on the state you live in. I live in New Jersey and the stickers are easy to take off after the windshield is removed from the car. States like New York and Pennsylvania stickers cant be removed. They have serrations on the sticker when you try to remove they fall apart. They make them like that so you cant transfer the sticker. I know this response is 2 month from when you posted your comment but hope this helps you

[@mcarey2205]

Just had my done here in La. Safelite guy removed inspection stickers, oil change stickers, etc. from old windshield very carefully and then reinstalled on new one. 100% professional

[@Acelele320]

Even tho this windshield installation to a normal person seems very professional, it actually isn't. Safelite is ownd by Belron Group, and me as part of that Group, I know all rules and safety measurs that technician needs to know and do on a installation. This technician broke A LOT of rules, espesially safety measurs. I hope he will re-think his actions and start using safety gear that has been provided to him. Belron Group has a precise manual on how to install a glass called "Belron way of fitting" and this technician did absolutly all wrong.

[@sexyanonymous4962]

ive had two windshields replaced with safelite and i always wanted to see how its done!! thanks for this video

[@CarStory]

Glad you found this video! Thanks for watching!

[@thesnapper84]

A couple bent fins for a sweet KZbin video sounds like a deal to me 😎🥳

[@CarStory]

lol, that was no big deal at all. im always checking the intercooler for bent fins anyway. thanks for watching and commenting!

[@elbuitre22]

I work for safelite, to be master tech you have to do at least 6 or 7 jobs in 1 day, in 1 week has to be 27 or 30, thats crazy

[@marlonorsburn4345]

You mean master hack

[@lisaamante5384]

Las Vegas, NV, USA: I'm so stoked you did this! I feel so much more confident now that I know what to expect. My 2017 Forester has only 25K, and a rock cracked the windshield last week on the freeway. I've been researching how to choose a windshield brand and an install vendor. This was great. Thanks so much!

[@CarStory]

So glad you liked it and found it helpful! Good luck with your replacement!

[@AeroAstro_321]

Same story here, but a 2021 Tacoma with 10k that I just bought in January 😔

[@wharris7594]

Safelite is the name to call

[@rocxylemmon8535]

@@IlluzionMe 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stevepiacenza2426]

You must have got the 1 good installer

[@CarStory]

I still have the windshield and it doesn’t leak or have any wind noise so it was a good install! thanks for watching!

[@willardcrafto]

I have a 2007 Silverado 2500 and I’m taking it to safelite tomorrow to get the windshield replaced. I’m so afraid they’re gonna tear the interior up or not put something on right or break the parts. How do I prevent this and what do I do if it happens?

[@desiv1170]

Thanx for the vid! Just (like an hour ago) had mine done by Safelite. Originally they said between 12:00 and 5:00. Guy called today and said between 1:00 and 3:00 and he showed up a bit before 2:00. So, that was great. Except the only meeting I couldn't move was at 2.. ;-( So I got him started and went to my meeting. I was wondering what he was doing. ;-) He was very polite and professional and it looks great so far. (I was able to run back out to check it after he had left...)

[@Arrowhead1972]

Literally as I am watching this video, I'm watching my RING Cam too🤣. I have a 2016 Chevy Malibu LS... Was curious of the process so this was insightful and helpful. Thanks!

[@CarStory]

Glad this video helped Gene! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Arrowhead1972]

@@CarStory No problem thanks for the Video!👍