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Windshield Repair Market Potential

The market for windshield repairs in the Domestic US is a multi billion-dollar industry. The number of vehicles driving on roads in the US has exceeded 263 million and an estimated 9-14% of these have repairable windshield damage. That's right, 24 to 37 million vehicles at any point in time in the Domestic US have a windshield that needs some type of repair.

Specialists typically charge an average of $50 per repair, which makes the total potential market between $1.2 and $1.8 billion annually. 

The total number of vehicles has grown 5.2% over the past 5 years and is expected to continue growing at a similar rate through 2030.

The time is ripe to take a slice of that pie for your new business!

Whether starting a stand-alone Windshield Repair business or adding that service as an additional income stream for your existing auto glass, auto body, or repair shop, the barriers to entry are low and the profit potentials are astronomical. 

As a Windshield Repair Specialist, your potential customers can range from local retail customers to fleet and wholesale accounts. It's up to you whether you set up a mobile shop or a brick-and-mortar location.

Some potential fleet customers may include:

  • Car Dealerships

  • Utility Companies

  • City Government Vehicle Fleets

  • Police, Fire, and Emergency Departments

  • Energy Companies

  • Trucking Companies

  • Car & Truck Rental Companies

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