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Downloadable, informative, step-by-step Windscreen Repair Instruction Manual delivered to your email inbox for ease of access. Includes the printable Windscreen Repair Instruction manual in downloadable PDF file format.
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Why Offer Windscreen Repair?
For such a simple service, windscreen repair is high value and easy to add to an existing operation. According to the National Windscreen Repair Association’s Repair of Laminated Auto Glass Standards, windscreen repair is defined as “…a permanent process that can be used to repair a laminated windscreen.” Here we examine the benefits to both your business and its customers.
Potential Market
According to a 2003 article in Auto & Flat Glass Journal, “… one in every seven of these vehicles (on US roads) has repairable windscreen damage – which makes windscreen damage more common than a flat tire.” A luxury automobile manufacturer that utilizes Delta Kits equipment in all of its North American repair facilities estimated that one in ten US vehicles has repairable windscreen damage.
There are over 248 million vehicles on the road today which puts the estimated number of vehicles with repairable windscreen damage between 24 and 30 million. With an average price per repair of $55 the total annual market for windscreen repair is between $1.3 and $1.6 billion.
There is an increase in windscreen repair services advertisements on a national basis. More people are aware of and seeking a windscreen repair instead of replacing their auto glass. Additionally, many insurance companies will waive the deductible for a windscreen repair, so the customer has no out-of-pocket expense.
Profit
Especially relevant, windscreen repair is a highly profitable service with low up front and marginal costs. In fact, the initial investment in recommended equipment includes enough supplies to complete 100 repairs. When resupplying, the cost in supplies for each additional repair averages only $0.97. For a gross margin of 98% based on a single $55 retail repair. The direct labor time it takes to complete a repair is about 15 minutes.
Marc R. –
A very clear detailed instructional DVD. Have a notebook ready, and take notes to keep with you in the field. The times for curing, vacuum and pressure cycles are important for a successful repair.