A cracked windshield in Los Angeles rarely waits for a convenient day, and the dealership quote is almost always the most expensive option on the table. Between them, the windshield replacement shops covered here have logged nearly 2,000 Google reviews, and every single one holds a rating of 4.4 stars or better, so the real question is which shop can actually get to your car today.
Short answer: Ricardo Auto Glass on Wall Street leads on review volume with a 4.6 rating across 418 reviews, offering full mobile service across the city. GTO Auto Glass on Mission Road follows at 4.7 across 388 reviews, the highest rating on this page, and backs its work with a lifetime workmanship warranty. Customers report a rear window replacement running as low as $187 plus tax at Ricardo, well under typical dealership quotes.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
GTO Auto Glass
4.7★★★★★388 Google reviews
GTO Auto Glass operates from Mission Road in Boyle Heights and specialises in auto glass replacement and repair, with mobile service available for customers who can't come to the shop. Reviewers describe clear communication about the work needed, clean installation and fair quoted prices compared to dealership estimates. The shop backs its installations with a lifetime warranty on workmanship. It's open six days a week with shorter Sunday hours.
What people praise
- Windshield replacement reviewers call clean and precise, with fair, upfront quotes
- Mobile service that saves a trip to the shop for some jobs
- A lifetime warranty on workmanship, called out specifically by reviewers
- Reasonable pricing repeatedly compared favorably to dealership quotes
- A waiting area with free coffee and a space heater for customers sticking around
Worth knowing
- The shop can get busy, so some customers wait longer than expected at peak times
- Fewer total reviews than the top-ranked shop, though the rating runs higher
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
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Rating breakdown82% 5-star
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Our take: GTO ranks first on the highest rating on this page, 4.7, backed by a real 388-review base and a stated lifetime warranty. If you want the strongest track record for quality of work, this is the clearest pick.
📍1001 N Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90033
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
Ricardo Auto Glass
4.6★★★★★418 Google reviews
Ricardo Auto Glass Services runs out of Wall Street near downtown, offering auto glass repair, windshield and window replacement, and power window and lock repair. Its site describes mobile service that comes to your home or workplace to fix a damaged windshield, rear or side window. Reviewers repeatedly mention same-day or next-morning service after a break-in or accidental damage. The shop lists itself as open around the clock.
What people praise
- Mobile crews reviewers say arrive within hours of a break-in, even to addresses well outside central LA
- Fast turnaround, with several reviewers reporting a window replaced in 20 to 30 minutes
- Quotes reviewers describe as roughly half what a dealership charged
- Responsive by phone and text, according to multiple reviews
- The largest review base among the shops on this page
Worth knowing
- As a high-volume mobile operation, exact appointment windows can shift
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
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Rating breakdown88% 5-star
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Our take: Ricardo ranks second, edged out by GTO's higher rating despite carrying the largest review base here at 418. For speed and true mobile convenience after a break-in, it's hard to beat.
📍4015 Wall St #7, Los Angeles, CA 90011
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
Mike's Auto Glass
4.4★★★★★468 Google reviews
Mike's Auto Glass sits on Alameda Street in South Los Angeles and handles windshield and window replacement, including regulators and window rubber molds. Reviewers describe fast turnaround, with jobs completed within an hour, and mention a waiting area with coffee while you wait. The shop is cash only, a detail several reviewers flag directly. It's open six days a week with reduced Sunday hours.
What people praise
- Reviewers repeatedly call this the most affordable option in the area
- Fast, thorough work, including glass debris cleaned from inside door panels
- A named staff member praised across multiple reviews for helpfulness
- Multiple-window jobs completed in about an hour, according to reviewers
- The largest review count on this page at 468
Worth knowing
- Cash only, so bring payment accordingly
- Its 4.4 rating is the lowest of the shops here, though still solidly positive
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
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Rating breakdown73% 5-star
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Our take: Mike's ranks third on the largest proven volume on this page, 468 reviews, even though its 4.4 rating trails the others. For a fast, affordable job in South LA, it's a dependable option.
📍7401 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90001
#4🕑 Open 7 days
Cortes Auto Glass
4.5★★★★★371 Google reviews
Cortes Auto Glass operates from Mission Road in Boyle Heights, offering windshield and window replacement alongside auto parts and glass repair. Reviewers describe straightforward pricing without add-on fees, along with tint-matching work on side windows. The shop doesn't list a website, so booking runs through its phone line or Google listing. It's open seven days a week.
What people praise
- Reviewers specifically praise the absence of hidden fees or upsells
- Fast turnaround, with one reviewer citing a full window replacement and tint match in 45 minutes
- A clean waiting area with hand-painted artwork noted by reviewers
- Affordable pricing repeatedly called out in reviews
Worth knowing
- A small number of reviewers reported a seal failure and water leak after a windshield job, so ask about warranty coverage on the install
- Customer service experiences vary, with a couple of reviewers describing a curt front desk
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
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Rating breakdown81% 5-star
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Our take: Cortes ranks fourth on a solid 4.5 rating across 371 reviews. Its no-hidden-fees reputation is real, but weigh the handful of workmanship complaints against the many positive reviews before booking a full windshield job here.
📍580 N Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90033
#5🕑 Open 7 days
Mission Auto Glass
4.5★★★★★350 Google reviews
Mission Auto Glass sits on Mission Road in Boyle Heights and pairs auto glass work with a tire shop reviewers say they've trusted for over a decade. Reviewers describe walking in for a windshield chip or a broken rear window and getting same-day service, sometimes within the hour. The shop keeps weekday and Saturday hours plus a short Sunday morning window, useful for weekend damage.
What people praise
- Same-day and even same-hour service reported repeatedly by reviewers
- Reviewers praise honest, reliable service carried over from the connected tire shop
- Sunday morning hours, unusual among the shops on this page
- A week-later leak check mentioned by one reviewer, with no issues found
- Consistently fast, professional work across five-star reviews
Worth knowing
- Shorter daily hours than some competitors, closing mid-afternoon on weekdays
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
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Rating breakdown80% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: Mission Auto Glass ranks fifth on a 4.5 rating across 350 reviews, the smallest base on this page, though the reviews themselves are consistently strong. Its Sunday hours make it a useful option when other shops are closed.
📍748 N Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Claim this spot › How we score these shops
Every number here comes from public Google data, not from the shops themselves. Rating is the live Google average. Review volume is how many customers have rated each shop, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs that rating by how many reviews stand behind it, so a 4.7 on hundreds of reviews outranks a similar score on a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving feedback. No shop can pay to change these numbers.
How much does windshield replacement cost in Los Angeles? (2026)
Prices depend heavily on your vehicle, whether the glass includes sensors for driver-assist features, and whether you go mobile or drop off at the shop. As real anchors from customers on this page, one reviewer cites a rear quarter window replacement at $187 plus tax at GTO Auto Glass, and another describes Ricardo’s mobile quote as roughly half of a dealership estimate. Always get a written quote before the crew arrives.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| Rear or side window replacement (customer-reported) | $187 + tax |
Price cited in a customer review at GTO Auto Glass, verified July 2026. Ask each shop for a current quote based on your specific vehicle.
Where these shops serve Los Angeles
Four of the shops on this page cluster around Boyle Heights and South LA, with several offering mobile service that reaches well beyond those neighborhoods, including Long Beach and other surrounding areas. GTO Auto Glass and Cortes Auto Glass sit on Mission Road, Mission Auto Glass is just up the same street, Ricardo Auto Glass is on Wall Street near downtown, and Mike’s Auto Glass is further south on Alameda Street. A search for windshield replacement near me in Los Angeles turns up plenty of shops, but these carry the strongest verified review records.
What to ask before you book windshield replacement
- Is the quote a flat price, or can it change once the crew sees the vehicle?
- Does my windshield have a camera or sensor for driver-assist features, and is recalibration included?
- Do you offer mobile service to my home or workplace, and is there an extra charge for it?
- What warranty covers the seal and workmanship after the install?
- How long will the job take, and how long before I can drive normally?
- Do you accept insurance billing, or is payment due directly to the shop?
Frequently asked questions
Are these rankings paid?
No. Rankings come from public Google data, the live rating and how many real customers left reviews. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another shop’s score or position.
How did you choose these picks?
We compared windshield replacement shops in Los Angeles on their public Google ratings and review counts, then ranked them on a blend of rating and proven volume. We did not hire or test them ourselves.
Do any of these shops offer mobile service?
Yes. Ricardo Auto Glass and GTO Auto Glass both explicitly advertise mobile service that comes to your home or workplace, and reviewers describe fast, same-day appointments from both.
Is it cheaper to replace a windshield than go through the dealership?
Reviewers across several of these shops describe dealership quotes running roughly double what they paid at an independent auto glass shop. Get quotes from at least two shops before deciding.
How often is this page updated?
We last verified these ratings and review counts in July 2026. The live Google numbers on each shop can shift between updates.
The bottom line
GTO Auto Glass is the safe default here, with the highest rating on the page and a stated lifetime warranty on workmanship. If speed matters more than anything else, Ricardo Auto Glass’s mobile crews have the deepest track record for getting to a car fast. Either way, get a written quote before the work starts, and ask directly about warranty coverage on the seal.
