Mobile Service vs. In-Shop: Which to Choose
Mobile technicians save you a trip, but weather, adhesive cure time and calibration equipment can make an in-shop appointment the safer choice.
When mobile works well
Chip repairs and straightforward replacements on vehicles without camera systems are ideal for mobile service, as long as the technician has a dry, sheltered spot to work.
When to go to the shop
Rain, freezing temperatures and high humidity extend adhesive cure time. Vehicles needing static ADAS calibration also need a level bay with targets, which mobile units rarely carry.
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Safe drive-away time
Ask for the adhesive's safe drive-away time in writing. It is typically one to three hours; driving sooner risks the glass shifting in a crash.
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