Updated October 23, 2026
From highway debris on California interstates to overnight stress cracks, Santa Cruz vehicles take a beating. The 7 shops listed here repair and replace windshields, door and rear glass, and oversized commercial windshields, with same-day mobile service and direct insurance billing throughout the Santa Cruz area.
1650 Mansfield St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(888) 774-0517
2931 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(408) 660-3568
826 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 784-8426
1053 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-920-5414
765 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 706-2125
125 Post Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-920-0006
1334 Brommer St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 706-4229
Estimated Santa Cruz-area pricing, based on national installer data and adjusted for California labor and parts rates. Your exact quote depends on the vehicle, glass features, and whether ADAS recalibration is required.
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windshield Replacement | $275 | $425 | $575 |
| Windshield Replacement + ADAS Calibration | $575 | $775 | $1,255 |
| Rock Chip Repair | $70 | $115 | $180 |
| Side Window Replacement | $205 | $290 | $515 |
| Rear Window Replacement | $225 | $380 | $740 |
“Washington Auto Glass Shop is my first call now. Fair, quick, and genuinely friendly — the kind of local shop worth supporting. They've earned every star.”
Diana G. · Washington Auto Glass Shop
“Shopped around Santa Cruz and Zipy Glass beat every other quote for my windshield. Workmanship was excellent and they back what they do.”
Madison E. · Zipy Glass
“Real pros here. The Teds Auto Glass crew kept a tidy work area, ran modern gear, and double-checked the ADAS calibration before handing my car back.”
Holly L. · Teds Auto Glass
Around Santa Cruz, a standard windshield replacement usually lands between $275 and $575, with most drivers paying near $425. Newer vehicles that need ADAS camera recalibration can climb to $575–$1,255, and truck or van glass varies with size. A quick rock chip repair runs only $70–$180 and is frequently free if you carry comprehensive coverage. These are California-adjusted estimates, not firm quotes.
Yes. Qualtech network shops in Santa Cruz handle more than passenger windshields — they service truck glass, van glass, side and rear windows, and quarter glass. When you book, mention your vehicle type so the shop confirms it stocks the correct glass for your make and model.
Most Santa Cruz shops in the Qualtech network send a mobile technician to your home, workplace, or roadside at no extra charge, so you never have to drive on a damaged windshield. Same-day mobile appointments are widely available across the Santa Cruz area.
If you have comprehensive coverage, windshield repair and replacement are generally covered in California, and many policies waive the deductible on chip repairs. Qualtech network shops in Santa Cruz verify your benefits and bill your carrier directly, so most drivers pay little or nothing out of pocket.
Compare the Santa Cruz shops on this page by the services they offer, mobile availability, and direct insurance billing. Choose technicians who follow AGSC safety standards, install OEM or OEM-equivalent glass, and have strong recent reviews before you schedule.
Side and door glass in Santa Cruz typically runs $205–$515, with a common price near $290. Cost depends on whether it's a laminated or tempered pane and whether the door needs to come apart to clear broken glass. Qualtech network techs vacuum out the debris and can usually handle it mobile — figures are California-adjusted estimates.
A rear windshield in Santa Cruz generally falls between $225 and $740, often around $380. Glass with a heating grid or antenna connections sits toward the higher end because those wires have to be reconnected. Truck and van rear glass varies by size, and these are estimates rather than a locked-in quote.