What to Check After Your Windscreen Is Replaced

What to Check After Your Windscreen Is Replaced

Once the technician has finished, it is worth spending five minutes checking the job before you drive off. Most issues are easy to spot early and much easier to sort out straight away.

Before the Technician Leaves

1. Mouldings and trims — sitting evenly, nothing lifted or loose.
2. Cowl panel and wipers — refitted, wipers parked correctly and sweeping cleanly.
3. No adhesive on the glass or paint.
4. Glass marking — check the corner stamp and ask what glass was fitted. See car glass markings explained.
5. Mirror, rain sensor and camera housing — reattached and secure.
6. Interior clean — no glass fragments on the dash or seats.
7. Drive-away time — confirm when you can drive. See how long after replacement you can drive.

In the First Few Days

1. Warning lights — check for camera or sensor warnings when you start the car.
2. Automatic wipers and headlights — test them. See rain sensor and camera reset.
3. Leaks and noise — after the first rain, check the top corners and footwells, and listen for whistling. See wind noise after replacement.

Aftercare

• Leave any retention tape on for as long as advised.
• Avoid slamming doors and high-pressure car washes for the period advised.
• Wait before refitting toll tags and dashcams — see toll tags and dashcams.

Paperwork to Keep

• Your invoice, showing the glass fitted
• Warranty details — see windscreen warranties
• Calibration documentation, if your car has a camera. Calibration costs vary by vehicle and are quoted separately; Aussie AutoGlass coordinates with specialist calibration providers where it’s needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a little extra wind noise normal?

A new windscreen should be no noisier than the original. Report any whistle.

When can I wash the car?

Follow the installer’s advice, and avoid high-pressure jets at the edges early on.

What if I find a problem later?

Contact the installer promptly — workmanship issues are usually covered under warranty.

Why keep the calibration report?

It shows the camera was checked, which is useful for insurance, resale and peace of mind.

Booking a windscreen replacement? Aussie AutoGlass is a mobile service across greater Sydney — we come to your home or workplace. Book an appointment or call 0405 412 951.