#1
Taz Auto Glass Mobile Service
“I had an incident involving my car window and they were able to fix it the same day. Very professional and covienient service.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Auto Glass Repair in Gary, IN
We graded 9 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
99%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.87★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.4%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 20,356 Google reviews of 48 top-rated auto glass repair nationwide; 9 of them in Gary, IN. Updated November 1, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of auto glass repair).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | Taz Auto Glass Mobile ServiceGary, IN | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 4.99 | — |
| 2 |  Accurate Auto Glass - Valparaiso IndianaGary, IN | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.97 | — |
| 3 |  Nacco GlassGary, IN | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 4.97 | — |
| 4 |  Shield Auto GlassGary, IN | A 96How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.96 | — |
| 5 |  Glass Doctor of Crown PointGary, IN | A 91How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%43+3Craft & service penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.92 | — |
| 6 |  Glass Doctor of Northwest IndianaGary, IN | A 87How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%88+48Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%53+3.7Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.87 | — |
| 7 |  Glass Doctor of Michigan CityGary, IN | A 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%84+45.8Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%41+2.9Craft & service penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABAAC | 4.82 | — |
| 8 |  Lake Auto Glass LLCGary, IN | B 77How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%80+43.6Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%11+0.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAF | 4.79 | — |
| 9 |  Low Price Auto GlassGary, IN | C 53How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%53+28.9Reliability 24%26+6.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty63−3.7Experts Score= 53Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CDAABA | 4.59 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Auto Glass Repair in Gary, IN at a glance
How the 9 auto glass repair we rated in Gary, IN compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A778%
- Grade B111%
- Grade C111%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up556%
- 4.80–4.89★222%
- 4.60–4.79★111%
- Below 4.60★111%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality2,59324%
- Professionalism2,86027%
- Responsiveness1,49014%
- Punctuality1,48614%
- Value2,23621%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price1,07153%
- Reasonable85842%
- Overpriced181%
- Not sure814%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 9 best-rated auto glass repair in Gary, IN average 4.9★ on Google across 2,174 reviews. Taz Auto Glass Mobile Service has the top rating (5.0★), and Glass Doctor of Crown Point has the most reviews (536). Updated October 28, 2026.
9 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,174 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Glass Doctor of Crown Point
“The technician was very professional and knowledgeable. I was pleased with his work, and cleaned the window he worked on.” — Google review
#3
Accurate Auto Glass - Valparaiso Indiana
“Paul was great to work with and helped me with replacing my Transit camper van side window without needing access from the inside! His workmanship is exceptional and the finished replacement looks original!!!” — Google review
#4
Glass Doctor of Northwest Indiana
“Glass Doctor did a wonderful job on getting my windows replaced. Very quick to get a Tech out to measure and within a week I had my window glass replaced and it came out perfect. The technician was absolutely the…” — Google review
#5
Shield Auto Glass
“Working with them was an overall positive experience. Not only did they have great pricing, but they were very flexible with their schedules as well. We got our services done on the same days we had called them, and…” — Google review
#6
Glass Doctor of Michigan City
“Price, service, quality, everything was spot on. Thank you for doing a great job, Glass Doctor. I will refer you to my services in the future or call you again if needed.” — Google review
#7
Lake Auto Glass LLC
“Lety was so helpful getting me in right away and they were able to get me in and out in under an hour. I hope I never need this work again, but i know where I'll be sending friends and family 🫶🏼” — Google review
#8
Nacco Glass
“No one looks forward to the expense of replacing a windshield, but if you have to get it done, this is the place to go. Whether you need them to come to you or prefer bringing your car into their shop, they make the…” — Google review
#9
Low Price Auto Glass
“Great price and quick in/ out door window replacement. Even found a window with tint already installed to help me. Overall great/ easy experience and will come back here again.” — Google review
How we pick auto glass repair in Gary
We scan Google Maps for auto glass repair listings in and around Gary, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated auto glass repair in Gary?
Taz Auto Glass Mobile Service has the highest Google rating on our Gary list: 5.0 out of 5 from 361 reviews (as of October 28, 2026).
Which auto glass repair in Gary has the most reviews?
Glass Doctor of Crown Point has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 536, with a 4.9★ average.
How are these auto glass repair chosen?
Only open Gary-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.