Car glass replacement & repair

Car glass replacement & repair

Updated 4 November 2026

In Canada, a windshield replacement costs approximately CA$190 to CA$400 and a chip repair CA$50 to CA$150, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. In Toronto, quotes reach about CA$600. To get a price for your own car, describe the damage in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Insurance and your province

Coverage often decides the final bill. In British Columbia, ICBC Comprehensive coverage can pay for a windshield repair with no deductible, and one glass company's guide notes that if your policy covers glass damage, you pay nothing. In Manitoba, the public insurer MPI accepts a repair only for new damage, with a maximum of four chips. Check your policy before you book, and ask the seller whether they can work with your insurer.

Certified technicians in Ontario

Automotive glass technicians in Ontario can train through an apprenticeship and receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship from Skilled Trades Ontario, which is the highest level of certification in the trade. Ask whether the person who fits your glass holds that certificate, and whether the fitting comes with a written warranty.

Why book before winter

Winter in Canada runs from December to February, and cold weather arrives quickly in Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary. Because some insurance plans accept a repair only for new damage, book early, while the chip is still small and recent, rather than waiting for the next cold snap.

How the work is priced and booked

Quotes are per car and per glass type, not per hour. Some sellers offer a home visit or mobile fitting in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa, which saves a trip to the shop. Mobile service and same-day appointments differ between areas, so give your city and district when you ask for an offer.

What to put in your request

Name the make, model and year, the part damaged (windshield, side or rear window), and the size and position of any chip or crack. Say whether you want original or compatible glass, whether you need a home visit, and your budget. If the car has cameras or driver-assistance sensors behind the glass, mention it, because recalibration adds to the price.

On BlaBlaPrice, buyers pay nothing to post a request. You describe the job in your own words in a chat, and a photo helps. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you decide whom to contact. For related work, see car and motorcycle servicing or car air conditioning repair & recharge.