Where is the quarter glass on a car?
It is behind the doors and above the rear wheel. A quarter glass is never in the rear door. Quarter glass windows are either stationary or retractable, depending on the window next to which they are mounted.
When did the quarter windows in cars disappear?
As automobile air conditioning became more popular, front window vents disappeared by the 1980s. Some vehicles also have glass that rolls down like a regular window or have hinged opening vent quarter windows for rear seat passengers.
What does a quarter glass side window do?
Quarter glass (also known as a quarter lite or in older vehicles, a valence window) is a side window. Whatever you choose to call them, they are an often-unnoticed piece of glass that has an important function to play in the safety and security of the vehicle, and for enabling all-round visibility for the driver.
Can a quarter Lite be replaced with laminated glass?
In certain exceptional cases, a quarter lite may also be made from laminated glass – this is the case with some luxury models, but these are few and far between. Tempered glass cannot take a surface repair, so no matter how much or how little damage there has been, replacement of the whole pane is often the only option.
It is behind the doors and above the rear wheel. A quarter glass is never in the rear door. Quarter glass windows are either stationary or retractable, depending on the window next to which they are mounted.
When do I need to replace my quarter glass?
Since quarter glass is made from the same tempered safety glass as side windows and the rear windshield, it is extremely important to your safety that you replace the quarter glass if there is any damage to the auto glass pane. How do I replace my quarter glass?
Can a quarter glass be mistaken for opera glass?
Quarter glass should not be mistaken for opera glass, which could be found in the rear pillar of older cars. If you need to replace your quarter glass, put your trust in the auto glass experts. Avoid exploding glass and get it replaced with Safelite!
Why do I need quarter glass in my minivan?
Most vehicles with windows in the doors have a quarter glass pane. On minivans, which have an extra roof pillar, venting quarter glass is fairly popular, to allow more ventilation in the additional row of seats. Older minivans are fitted with manual tilt mechanisms, where the passenger had to unfasten the latches to tilt out the window.