A shattered windshield, a crack that spreads while you watch it, or a break-in that leaves your back window gone — these situations need same-day service. Auto Renu handles emergency windshield and auto glass replacement across Contra Costa and Alameda counties, 7 days a week including Sundays.
Emergencies that require same-day service: shattered windshield from a collision or object impact, rear or side window broken in a break-in or vandalism, crack that has spread across the driver's vision area making driving dangerous or illegal, glass that is delaminating or separating from the seal. In California, driving with a windshield crack in the driver's primary vision zone is illegal — Vehicle Code 26710. A crack that has spread past repair into the driver's line of sight needs same-day replacement.
Call 1-800-684-3629 immediately. Auto Renu technicians are dispatched from Walnut Creek and Oakley. If glass is shattered: wear gloves to handle sharp fragments. Do not vacuum yet — leave glass for the tech to clean up safely. Cover the opening with a clear plastic tarp or garbage bag secured with tape to keep weather out and prevent further interior damage. For a broken side or rear window: the same covering approach works. Do not drive the vehicle if the windshield is shattered or if any window breakage creates a safety hazard.
Auto Renu maintains a stock of the most common windshields for East Bay vehicles at our Walnut Creek facility. Honda Civic, CR-V, Accord, Toyota Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, Silverado, Suburban, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, BMW 3/5 series, Audi A4/A6, Mercedes C and E class — these are in stock or available same-day from our Concord distributor. For rare or specialty vehicles, we can typically source glass within 24–48 hours.
Most auto glass companies do not operate Sunday. Auto Renu does — 7 days a week. If your window is broken Saturday night after a break-in, you do not have to wait until Monday. Call 1-800-684-3629 Sunday morning and we will schedule a same-day appointment. Sunday availability covers all of Contra Costa County (Concord, Walnut Creek, Antioch, Brentwood, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Danville, San Ramon, Lafayette) and western Alameda County (Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton).
Break-in window damage is covered under comprehensive insurance. Collision damage to the windshield from an accident may be covered under collision or comprehensive depending on the circumstances. Auto Renu handles the insurance claim for you — call us first, we verify your coverage, file the claim, and schedule same-day if glass is in stock. No advance payment required — we bill insurance directly.
Windshield adhesive (urethane) requires a minimum cure time before the vehicle is safe to drive. For standard fast-cure urethane: 1 hour safe drive-away time. We use professional-grade urethane rated for 1-hour cure in standard temperatures. Do not pressure wash the vehicle for 48 hours after installation. Do not slam doors — the air pressure spike can disturb an uncured seal. If your vehicle has ADAS, calibration is performed immediately after installation before we leave your location.
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