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How long does it take to replace a car’s windshield?

I’ve got a crack in my windshield, so I need to get it replaced—but I don’t really have time! What’s the standard amount of time it takes to replace a car’s windshield?

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Will Baldwin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The time it takes to replace a windshield depends on your car and whether you do it yourself or have a
professional shop
handle it for you. That said, it should only take around an hour to change your windshield.
However, most experts recommend you don’t drive the car for at least an hour after the windshield has been replaced. So, even though the replacement itself only takes an hour, it essentially puts your car out of commission for two hours.
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