Auto Glass / Windshield Repair
Insurance pays the bill — your customer has zero reason to say no
Auto glass businesses repair chips and replace cracked windshields. The killer angle: in most states, windshield replacement is fully covered by comprehensive auto insurance with no deductible. That means 90%+ of customers pay nothing out of pocket. You bill the insurance carrier directly at $350-$700 per replacement. Zero price resistance. A mobile van does 6-10 jobs a day.
Avg Revenue
$220K
Profit Margin
45%
Acquisition Multiple
2x - 3.5x
Startup Cost
$15K - $60K
Difficulty
2/5
How It Works
Customers call or book online after chipping or cracking their windshield. You dispatch a mobile technician (or they visit a shop) to perform the repair ($50-$100) or replacement ($300-$700). You handle insurance billing directly. Shops also build contracts with auto dealers, fleet operators, and body shops for steady commercial volume.
Revenue Range
Pros
- +Insurance-covered jobs mean customers never push back on price
- +Mobile model eliminates shop lease overhead
- +Fleet and dealership contracts create predictable recurring volume
- +Low skill ceiling — technicians can be trained in 1-2 weeks
Cons
- -Insurance reimbursement rates have been declining gradually
- -Requires relationships with insurance networks (TPA agreements)
- -Parts inventory management and windshield storage take space
Best For
Customer-acquisition-focused operators who can build insurance and fleet relationships
Operating Costs
Major costs include windshield glass inventory (largest COGS), technician wages, mobile van fuel and maintenance, insurance, and billing software. Mobile operators eliminate rent entirely.
Where to Buy
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Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Acquisition Price
- $440K - $770K
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Auto Glass / Windshield Repair
$220K/yr • 45% margins • 2x–3.5x multiple
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