Trust Heritage Collision as Your Windshield Replacement Body Shop in Ann Arbor and Canton
At Heritage Collision, windshield repair and replacement are not treated as a quick add-on. Our technicians know that a windshield is a structural part of your vehicle, and on most current models, the mounting point for the camera that runs your safety systems.
We repair or replace to manufacturer specification, using OEM-approved adhesive, correct cure time, and full recalibration of any camera or sensor the glass supports.
We follow the exact procedure your vehicle’s manufacturer documents, not a generic industry shortcut. Your vehicle stays in trained hands, at either location.
What we check and calibrate after a qualifying windshield replacement:
Forward Collision Warning: Detects vehicles ahead and warns of an imminent impact.
Automatic Emergency Braking: Applies the brakes automatically to prevent or reduce a collision.
Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist: Alerts you, and on many vehicles corrects you, if you drift out of your lane.
Adaptive Cruise Control: Maintains your set following distance automatically, useful in Michigan’s frequent stop-and-go winter traffic.
Automatic High Beams: Detects oncoming headlights and switches beams for you.
Rain Sensing Wipers: Mounted near the same camera housing on many vehicles, and checked as part of the same process.
Did you know windshield replacement requires ADAS calibration on most vehicles built after 2018?
Your ADAS system only works as well as its last calibration. A camera aimed even slightly off after a windshield replacement usually will not throw a warning light. It simply detects hazards later, or not at all, while your dashboard shows nothing wrong.
Our technicians restore your camera and sensor system to factory alignment after every qualifying windshield replacement, no guesswork, no shortcuts.
On a daily Ann Arbor commute or a snowy stretch of US-23, that forward-facing camera is doing constant work most drivers never think about, until a windshield replacement disturbs its alignment.
Our technicians recalibrate every affected system so it reads the road correctly again.
Because a windshield that looks right and a windshield that is actually right are not always the same thing. That gap is exactly what proper installation and calibration closes.
Benefits of Choosing Our Heritage Collision Certified Body Shop
Repair or replace, decided correctly. A chip smaller than a dollar bill, away from your direct line of sight, and not near the edge of the glass can often be repaired with resin instead of a full replacement. We assess this honestly at both locations, not just to make a bigger sale.
OEM glass, explained honestly. Insurance companies often default to aftermarket glass to reduce claim costs. Aftermarket glass can vary in thickness, curvature, and camera bracket position, which affects both your view of the road and how accurately your camera calibrates afterward. We advocate for OEM glass on qualifying repairs, especially for vehicles with a forward facing camera.
Correct adhesive cure time, not a rushed one. Your windshield is bonded with urethane adhesive that needs time to cure before your vehicle is safe to drive. Michigan cold weather can extend that cure time well beyond the summer average, and we tell you the real number before you leave, not an optimistic one.
WINDSHIELD CHIP REPAIR
A small chip caught early, away from your direct line of sight, can often be repaired in under an hour with resin injection, preserving your factory glass.
FULL WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT
When a crack has spread too far, sits in your direct line of sight, or reaches the edge of the glass, we replace it with OEM or OEM equivalent glass to factory specification.
SIDE AND REAR GLASS REPLACEMENT
Door glass, quarter glass, and rear windows, including reconnection of heated glass elements, are all replaced to the same standard as your windshield.
MANUFACTURER CERTIFICATIONS
HERITAGE COLLISION
ANN ARBOR, CANTON
📍 Ann Arbor: 6550 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
📍 Canton: 4985 Belleville Road, Canton, MI 48188
No guessing whether your safety systems still work after a windshield replacement.
Bring your vehicle to Ann Arbor or Canton once, and we handle the glass, the calibration, and the paperwork.
What to know about Heritage Collision windshield repair and replacement.
A chip smaller than a dollar bill, away from your direct line of sight, and not near the edge of the glass can usually be repaired.
Cracks longer than six inches, damage in your sightline, or damage near the edge of the glass generally require full replacement.
Heritage Collision can inspect your windshield anytime you want to stop by.
Yes. OEM glass matches your vehicle’s exact factory specification, including camera bracket position.
Aftermarket glass can vary, which can affect optical clarity and how accurately your camera calibrates afterward.
Heritage Collision will make every effort to get the correct glass as long as it is still available. For some older cars, it may not be available.
If your vehicle has a forward facing camera, which includes most vehicles built after 2018, yes.
Heritage Collision assesses every vehicle for the presence of cameras and calibrates them when required.
Not immediately. The adhesive needs time to cure, typically about an hour in normal conditions, longer in Michigan cold weather.
Heritage Collision will confirm the exact safe drive-away time for your vehicle before you leave.
Many Michigan comprehensive policies cover windshield replacement with a very low or zero deductible.
Heritage Collision will verify your coverage and handle direct billing.
Do you work with all insurance companies? Yes, all carriers, with direct billing so you do not have to manage the claim yourself.
Yes, domestic, import, luxury, and commercial vehicles.
We confirm OEM glass availability for your specific vehicle before scheduling.
Ann Arbor & Canton’s Best Collision Centers
Get a photo estimate online, right from home or wherever you are!
Our estimate will be more detailed and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. These extra items ensure that your vehicle is repaired correctly, maintaining its safety features and structural integrity, and maximizing its resale value.
With two locations, you’ll find a convenient repair center near you. Each facility offers fast turnaround times, professional communication, and the highest level of care.
