AUSTIN DAILY HERALD
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016
Austin Daily Herald
BUSINESS REVIEW Terry Schmidt, owner of Austin Windshield Plus, uses a windshield swing-arm that allows a single technician to install a windshield with accuracy and precision.
Name of the business: Austin Windshield Plus, LLC Owner(s) of the business: Terry Schmidt Please provide a brief history of the company: Terry purchased the business in June of 2013 from a relative. It was then known as Viking Auto Glass & Bumper, which was in operation locally for many years. In late 2015, the name was changed to Austin Windshield Plus as part of an overall rebranding strategy under new ownership. How many employees do you have? 1 employee; self employed, with occasional assistance from family and friends. Tell us a little about your business. What are your specialties? Most importantly, we provide auto glass repair and replacement services. For no extra charge, we can often come to you with our mobile service van, or bring your vehicle in to our shop in Austin. We also sell “crash parts” such as bumpers, fenders, hoods, lights and more. Austin Windshield Plus is also a local PBE Jobbers warehouse distributor (PBE means “Paint Body & Equipment”), offering automotive paints, body fillers, sanding and masking supplies, and more!
What are some of the new things your business is doing? What are you most proud to tell customers, and why? Perhaps the newest thing we are doing is utilizing a new windshield “swing-arm” we recently purchased. It allows a single technician to install a windshield with accuracy and precision, we are proud to tell our customers that our quality standards are high because their happiness and satisfaction is important o us! What sets you apart from other companies and why? We provide very friendly service because we love what we do. Our lead technician received an Auto Glass Safety Council Certification in 2015. We study new industry advancements and trends so we can remain knowledgable to better inform and serve our clients. What is your address? 1309 4th Street SE
What are your goals for the upcoming year? One current goal is to acquire another high-tech piece of equipment for 2016: an automated wire cut-out tool that “pulls” a special wire or reusable cord through the entire perimeter of the windshield urethane (glue) to remove the damaged windshield. This advanced method greatly reduces the chances of damaging or scratching the customers vehicle. What is your website? www.austinwindshieldplus. com Any other information that would be helpful to know? As often as possible, we offer free local rides or transportation of your vehicle if you need that service. Also, if your vehicle insurance provides auto glass repair and replacement coverage, simply call Terry Schmidt at 507-437-6771 ASAP, he will then call your agent for you, and process all your paperwork as well!
Schmidt carefully prepares a broken windshield to be removed and replaced.
Austin Windsheild Plus, formerly Viking Auto Glass and Bumper, is located at 1309 4th Street SE in Austin. Austin Windshield Plus offers on-site service, or they will come to you!
The Business Review is a weekly feature produced by the Austin Daily Herald Advertising Department. For more information, call 507-434-2220.
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