Honda Windshield and Auto Glass Replacement

Honda Sensing is Honda's driver-support system. In Honda's reference guide for it, the sensors are a radar sensor in the lower front bumper, a front sensor camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror, and, on some models, sonar sensors in the bumpers. The camera is what reads lane lines and the road ahead, so the glass in front of it is part of the system.

The guide is direct about that glass. It says never to apply a film or attach objects to the windshield that could block the camera's view. It warns that scratches, nicks and other damage within the camera's field of vision can cause the system to act strangely. In that case Honda recommends replacing the windshield with a genuine Honda replacement windshield, and it says that even minor repairs in the camera's field of vision, or an aftermarket replacement windshield, may also cause the system to act strangely.

We want to be honest about what that means for you. Honda recommends genuine Honda glass for these vehicles. We install OEM, OEE (original equipment equivalent) and aftermarket glass, so you can choose, and if the glass you want is not available, we have a fallback. If you want to follow Honda's advice closely, tell us when you ask for the estimate and we will quote OEM glass for your VIN. The decision is yours, and we will not push you either way.

The same guide covers what happens after the new glass goes in. It says that after replacing the windshield, have a dealer recalibrate the camera, because proper calibration is necessary for the system to work properly. We do not calibrate cameras. We refer that to your Honda dealer. Honda points you to the dealer. The tools outside shops use reach the vehicle's computer through a back door that can cause system issues, and dealers keep their equipment and access to themselves.

A small chip is a case where Honda's guide and our $85 repair meet. If a chip is nowhere near the camera, a repair is often the right call. If it sits in the camera's field of vision, Honda's guide says even a minor repair there may cause trouble, so we will tell you plainly if we think replacement is the safer path. Text us a photo of the chip and we will tell you what we see.

Honda windshields vary by option package, and one vehicle can have up to about 15 versions. That is why the free estimate runs off your VIN. We also replace Honda door, quarter and back glass.