North Philadelphia · In-shop & mobile

Windshield replacement in North Philadelphia, same day.

James E Linus Sons is the glass shop at 3115 Germantown Avenue — windshields, chips, door and rear glass, with the price agreed before the work starts.

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4.5 from 132 Google reviews Mon–Fri 7:30–4:00 3115 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19133

A glass technician lifting a windshield out of a padded rack in the open bay at James E Linus Sons on Germantown Avenue
What we do

Auto glass work, done on Germantown Avenue

Five things, done properly, with a lifetime workmanship warranty on every installation.

Windshield replacement

Full replacement with OEM-quality glass, new moldings and fresh urethane — then a specific safe drive-away time, not a vague “wait a bit”.

Windshield replacement →

Chip & crack repair

A chip smaller than a quarter and out of your sightline is usually a 30-minute resin fill, not a new windshield. Often free with comprehensive cover.

Chip & crack repair →

Auto glass replacement

Any pane on the car: quarter lights, vent glass, sunroof panels and back glass, matched to your year, make and model before you drive over.

Auto glass replacement →

Side & rear window replacement

Broken door glass is what most North Philly drivers call about. Tempered glass shatters into thousands of pieces — we fit the new pane and vacuum out every one.

Side & rear windows →

Mobile auto glass service

If the car is not safe to drive, we come to it — your street, your work lot, anywhere from Strawberry Mansion to Tioga. Same glass, same warranty.

Mobile service →
Why us

The reasons people come back

The quote is the price

You hear a number on the phone and that is what you pay. Nothing gets added while the car is in the bay.

Same day, most days

Call in the morning and the common windshields are on the shelf. Anything unusual is sourced same day rather than next week.

Lifetime workmanship warranty

Leaks, wind noise or trim trouble from our install are fixed free for as long as you own the vehicle.

We clean up the glass

After a break-in every shard comes out — seats, carpet, door cards and the channel under the window.

How it works

Three steps, no surprises

  1. Tell us the vehicle

    Year, make, model and the VIN if you have it — or use the instant quote. Mention a rain sensor or heated wiper park; it changes the glass.

  2. Shop or mobile

    Drive to 3115 Germantown Avenue, a block off Lehigh, or we come to you anywhere across North Philadelphia.

  3. Drive away safe

    We fit it, give you the real safe drive-away time, vacuum the car out, and back the work for as long as you own it.

About

A neighbourhood shop, not a call centre

James E Linus Sons sits on Germantown Avenue in North Philadelphia, a few blocks up from Lehigh and a short run over to Broad Street. That location decides a good deal about how the work goes: most people walk in or drive over rather than book a week out, and a fair number arrive the morning after a window went in overnight.

North Philly is hard on glass. The block paving and the old trolley rails on Germantown Avenue shake a chip into a crack faster than smooth road does, Roosevelt Boulevard throws stones off trucks all day, and one pothole on the Schuylkill Expressway finishes the job. None of that is unusual to us — it is most of what comes through the door.

So the shop runs simple. You get a price before the work starts, the glass is matched to the car before you make the trip, and the interior is vacuumed before you get the keys back. If a chip can be filled instead of replaced we will say so, because a $0 insurance repair keeps people coming back better than an unnecessary windshield does.

Gloved hands pressing a continuous urethane bead along the pinchweld of a stripped windshield frame
Fresh primer, a full urethane bead, new moldings — the part of the job nobody sees once the glass is in.
Service areas

Where we work

In the shop on Germantown Avenue, or mobile across the neighbourhoods around it.

North Philadelphia

Nearby — we come to you

See every area we cover →

Reviews

What North Philly drivers say

4.5/5

From 132 Google reviews of James E Linus Sons Inc.

Read them on Google

“I had a great experience with this glass replacement company. They were quick & very professional throughout the process, and the pricing was extremely reasonable compared to others I contacted. The work was done efficiently and the quality was top-notch. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for affordable and reliable glass repair or replacement!”

— Trisha Gronendyke

“Excellent job and great professional service. Dropped my car off 8am and it was done within two hours. Pricing for my window replacement was the most reasonable in the city of Philadelphia. Highly recommend.”

— Melanie Kamuesa

“I can’t recommend them enough. They did an incredible job and were so fast. They were able to get me in same day. Fair pricing. Nice guys. Great service. Thank you so much.”

Free quote

Get your price in 60 seconds

Tell us the vehicle and which glass is damaged — you’ll see your price straight away, and we’ll hold it for you.

Odd job the widget can’t price? Send us the details and a human will quote it fast.

FAQ

Questions we get on the phone

Will my insurance cover the windshield?

Usually yes. With comprehensive coverage, glass claims are often fully covered — many chip repairs cost $0 out of pocket. We bill your insurer directly and handle the paperwork, so most Philadelphia drivers never touch a form.

How long does a windshield replacement take?

Plan on about an hour of work plus the adhesive's safe drive-away time. Call in the morning and you're almost always back on the road the same day.

What areas do you serve?

All of Philadelphia — including North Philadelphia, Germantown, Nicetown, Allegheny West — plus nearby Center City, Cheltenham, Elkins Park. In-shop and mobile.

Can you come to my home or job?

Yes — our mobile unit covers Philadelphia, Center City and the surrounding area. Driveway, workplace lot, or street parking: same glass, same lifetime workmanship warranty as in-shop.

Can a chip be repaired instead of replacing the glass?

Often, yes. If the chip is smaller than a quarter and not in the driver's direct sightline, a 30-minute resin injection stops it spreading — a fraction of the cost of new glass, and often free with insurance. Don't wait: one pothole on the Schuylkill Expressway can turn a chip into a full crack.

Impact damage in a car windshield with crack legs radiating from the chip, a resin injector held against the glass
A chip this size is usually a 30-minute repair — if it comes in before the cold snap spreads it.
Contact

Couldn’t get your price online?

The instant quote is the fastest way to a number. For unusual jobs, fleet work, or anything that needs a human, use the form — we answer fast during shop hours.

Visit the shop3115 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Hours
Monday – Friday7:30 – 16:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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