# FAQ — Auto Glass Myrtle Beach (Myrtle Beach, SC)

## Is windshield replacement free in Myrtle Beach SC?
Yes — currently. SC Code §38-77-150 requires insurers to cover auto glass claims at zero deductible. Myrtle Beach drivers with comprehensive coverage pay $0 for windshield replacement right now. SC HB 4817 is pending and may end this benefit starting January 1, 2027.

## I'm a tourist visiting Myrtle Beach and cracked my windshield — what should I do?
Call us immediately at (839) 222-6907. We come to your hotel, resort, condo, or vacation rental anywhere on the Grand Strand. Your auto insurance travels with you — if your home-state policy includes comprehensive coverage, your windshield replacement is covered subject to your policy deductible. We handle the claim with your insurer directly.

## Can you come to my hotel in Myrtle Beach?
Yes. Hotel and resort mobile service is our most common request during peak tourism season (May through September). We serve all oceanfront and inland properties from North Myrtle Beach through Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, and Garden City Beach. We complete most replacements in 60 to 90 minutes at your location.

## What is SC HB 4817 and how does it affect Myrtle Beach drivers?
SC HB 4817 is pending legislation that would repeal SC §38-77-150 — ending South Carolina's zero-deductible auto glass mandate starting January 1, 2027. After that date, windshield replacement would be subject to your standard comprehensive deductible (typically $500). If you have existing windshield damage, schedule now before the law changes.

## Does beach sand damage windshields?
Beach sand and salt air can accelerate micro-pitting on windshield glass over time, reducing optical clarity. However, most acute windshield damage in Myrtle Beach comes from US-17 (Ocean Highway) construction and commercial truck traffic, and US-501 rock chip exposure during peak tourism season when traffic density is highest.

## Does my car need ADAS recalibration after windshield replacement?
Vehicles manufactured after approximately 2018 with lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, or rain-sensing wipers typically require ADAS camera recalibration after windshield replacement. Under current SC §38-77-150, recalibration is covered as part of your comprehensive claim at zero cost. We discuss recalibration requirements at booking.

## How long does mobile windshield replacement take?
Installation takes 60 to 90 minutes on-site. Drive-away time after replacement is typically one hour for the urethane adhesive to reach safe drive-away strength. Plan for approximately two hours total at your location — hotel, home, or workplace.

## Do you serve Conway, Murrells Inlet, and Pawleys Island?
Yes. We serve the full Grand Strand and Horry County, including Conway (29526, 29527), Murrells Inlet (29576), Pawleys Island (29585), Garden City Beach (29576), Litchfield Beach, North Myrtle Beach (29582), and Surfside Beach (29575). Call (839) 222-6907 to confirm same-day availability for your specific location.