What this guide covers
PDX Auto Glass Guide is an independent informational website about windshield and auto glass repair in Portland, Oregon. It covers rock chips and cracks, full windshield replacement, side, rear and sunroof glass, driver-assist camera calibration, glass for particular vehicle types, and the practical side of insurance claims and Oregon rules.
Who it is for
Readers are usually drivers who have just discovered damage: a chip from a gravel truck on I-84, a spreading crack after a cold morning, a smashed window after a break-in. The pages aim to answer the questions that come up first. Can this be repaired? What should I ask a provider? Will my insurer cover it? Is it safe to drive?
How the content is prepared
Articles are based on general information from public sources, vehicle manufacturers' guidance, recognized safety standards and widely accepted industry practice. Costs and timelines are given as typical ranges, never as quotes, and you should verify them with the provider or insurer you deal with. Laws and insurance terms change over time. The guide provides general information only and is not legal, insurance or mechanical advice.
Independence
This site is not the website of Bright Auto Glass PDX, a Portland auto glass business, and has no connection with it. It is also not affiliated with any other business that previously used this domain or with any similarly named company. The site does not repair or install glass, take bookings, give quotes or pass messages to any provider.
Some pages carry links to unrelated independent sites, such as driver education resources. These are not glass providers, and the links are not endorsements of a particular company.
Corrections
If something looks out of date or a topic is missing, use the contact page. A good place to begin reading is the overview of windshield replacement or the guide to what replacement costs.