A glass technician lifting a fresh pane out of a padded rack inside Russell's Auto Repair on Snyder Avenue
South Philadelphia · In-shop & mobile

Windshield replacement in South Philly, same day.

Russell’s Auto Repair has been the glass shop on Snyder Avenue for years — windshields, chips, door and rear glass, with the price agreed before the work starts.

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4.1 from 137 Google reviews Mon–Fri 8:30–5:30, Sat 8:30–4:00 2640 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19145

What we do

Auto glass work, done on Snyder 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

Break-ins are what most South 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 Point Breeze to Packer Park. 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 2640 Snyder Avenue, or we come to you anywhere across South and Southwest 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

Russell’s sits on Snyder Avenue in the middle of South Philadelphia, a few blocks off Passyunk and a short run from the Schuylkill. That location decides a lot about how the work goes: most of our customers walk in or drive over rather than book a week out, and a good number arrive the morning after a window went in overnight.

South Philly is hard on glass. The block paving and the trolley tracks shake a chip into a crack faster than smooth road does, the Platt Bridge approach throws stones off trucks, and street parking on a narrow one-way street is where most side windows get broken. 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.

A bullseye stone chip with crack legs spreading through a car windshield, dashboard visible behind the glass
A chip this size is usually a 30-minute repair — if you bring it in before the cold snap spreads it.
Service areas

Where we work

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

In the shop — South Philadelphia

Mobile — we come to you

See every area we cover →

Gloved hands pressing a continuous urethane bead along the pinchweld of a stripped windshield frame
The same install, in the bay or at your kerb.
Reviews

What South Philly drivers say

4.1/5

From 137 Google reviews of Russell’s Auto Repair.

Read them on Google

“They were able to install a new drivers side rear window for me the same day I called, when all the other shops were saying it could take a few days. They did a wonderful job and even cleaned up all the glass that was in my car (even folded a blanket I had in there that got glass on it) from my window being busted in.”

— Nicolette Argyros

“Clearly a community place. Really nice and responsive. Fixed my windshield by far for the cheapest price. The initial install was bad and I had leaking… so I went back again and they installed another new windshield! Very glad they remedied the mistake and saved me some money.”

— Skylar Bobadilla

“Russell’s Auto Repair repaired my rear window amazingly. I came to them during the evening, other glass repair shops told me no because it’s too late. I never write reviews, however Russell’s A.R saved my day at the very last minute. They were fast and professional.”

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.

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 Passyunk Avenue can turn a chip into a full crack.

What kind of glass do you install?

OEM-quality glass that meets or exceeds federal safety standards (FMVSS), with new moldings and primer — never reused seals. If you prefer dealer OEM glass we can source that too; we'll quote both.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes — every installation carries a lifetime workmanship warranty for as long as you own the vehicle. Leaks, wind noise, or trim issues from our install are fixed free.

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 shop2640 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Hours
Monday – Friday8:30 – 17:30
Saturday8:30 – 16:00
SundayClosed
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