JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — November 12, 2026 — Lee & Cates Glass, Inc. will return to auto glass on Monday, November 16, more than five years after the company last offered the service. The relaunched auto glass division will focus on mobile service, with technicians coming directly to the customer. Drivers across the company's Northeast Florida market can book windshield replacement and repair, chip repair, and side and rear glass service without leaving home or work.

The new service covers the full range of auto glass work: windshield replacement and repair, side and rear window replacement, and chip and crack repair. Most jobs are completed on-site in the customer's driveway or parking lot, with no shop visit and no wait in a lobby.

Work that needs a shop environment will be done at the company's Orange Park location. Advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) camera and sensor recalibration is offered in the shop and, where vehicle-manufacturer procedures and equipment requirements permit, on-site. Newer windshields often carry cameras and sensors, so recalibration after replacement is an essential part of the job.

Lee & Cates Glass accepts insurance and will handle the claims process for customers, including working directly with their insurer. Customers with comprehensive coverage should ask about their glass benefits when they book.

Every installation follows the current ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS 005-2022 Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standard, along with Auto Glass Safety Council Safe Shop practices, vehicle-manufacturer procedures, and manufacturer-specified adhesives. Glass meets applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards, and repairs follow National Windshield Repair Division guidelines. Work is backed by a limited lifetime warranty, and every employee passes a background check and drug screening.

Lee & Cates Glass provided auto glass service in Jacksonville and surrounding communities from its founding in 1926 until 2020, and it remains locally owned and operated. It is also an Auto Glass University Emeritus Host, a recognition of its support for technician education and training.

"Our customers have been asking us for this, and we're glad to answer," said Thomas Lee, President of Lee & Cates Glass. "We've been taking care of glass in this community since 1926, and auto glass was part of that for most of our history. Coming back to it, and bringing it to people's driveways, is a natural step for us."

"Our goal is to make a windshield replacement as painless as possible," said John Claveau, Manager of the Auto Glass Division. "Our technicians come to you, we handle the insurance paperwork, and for jobs that need a shop, our Orange Park location is ready. Properly trained technicians do more than install glass; they protect the people in the vehicle. You get your day back."

Claveau has worked in the auto glass industry since 1991 and has trained technicians since 2003. He is an Auto Glass Safety Council Master Certified Technician and an Auto Glass University Certified Instructor.

Mobile auto glass appointments open November 16 for customers in Northeast Florida. Customers can book by calling 904-354-5538 or visiting leeandcatesglass.com/auto.

About Lee & Cates Glass
Founded in 1926, Lee & Cates Glass, Inc. is a locally owned and operated glass company serving Northeast Florida and Georgia from seven physical store locations: Downtown Jacksonville, Amelia Island / Yulee, St. Augustine, Jacksonville Beach, Orange Park, Mandarin, and Brunswick, GA. The company is an Auto Glass University Emeritus Host.

Media Contact:
John Claveau, Auto Glass Manager
Lee & Cates Glass, Inc.
Phone: 586-222-3550
Email: jclaveau@LeeandCatesGlass.com

Contact Information:

Lee & Cates Glass

5355 Shawland Road
Jacksonville, FL 32254
United States

Gordon Mobley
+1 (904) 354-4643
https://leeandcatesglass.com