| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | About $264 without ADAS; about $440 with ADAS calibration |
| Time | Installation 60 to 90 minutes; add 30 to 90 minutes for ADAS |
| Who's qualified | Insured, licensed windshield replacement technician |
Liberty, MO: what's different here
Liberty sits in Clay County, about 15 miles and roughly 19 minutes by car from Kansas City via I-35 N. Much of the city's housing stock was built during the 1970s through 2000s suburban expansion. Liberty receives about 42 inches of annual rainfall, and severe weather such as hail and damaging winds is common across the Kansas City area.
How long do I have to wait before driving after replacement?
Safe drive-away time after the adhesive is applied is usually 1 to 2 hours. Cold weather can make that wait longer. Ask your technician for the specific drive-away time before you leave.
When does a cracked windshield fail a Missouri inspection?
A windshield can be rejected if it has cracks over 3 inches in the driver's vision area. Unrepaired star breaks, bull's-eyes, or half-moons in that area also fail. Breaks that expose sharp edges are rejected as well.
Which windshield damage is allowed outside the driver's view?
Missouri rejects star breaks, bull's-eyes, or half-moons over 2 inches in diameter outside the driver's vision area. Distortion is also grounds for rejection. Smaller chips outside that zone can pass inspection under these rules.
Does my vehicle need safety glass in the windshield?
All 1936 and later motor vehicles originally equipped with glass must have approved safety glass in the doors, windows, and windshield. Make sure any replacement glass meets this requirement. Ask your technician to confirm it is approved safety glass.
What to do next
- Ask for an itemized quote that lists whether ADAS calibration is included, since it adds about $176 to the price for a sedan.
- Confirm the technician is insured and licensed before booking, because Missouri does not require an auto body repair facility license for glass replacement.
- Ask whether the replacement glass is approved safety glass, as required for all 1936 and later vehicles originally equipped with glass.
- Plan for a 1 to 2 hour drive-away wait after installation, and ask for a longer estimate if the work is done in cold weather.
- Call (816) 667-6157 or email [email protected] for a free referral to an insured, licensed windshield replacement technician.
KC Windshield is a free referral service: an independent contractor does the work and may pay us a referral fee. You never pay us anything.
