Side and rear window replacement in San Antonio. Door glass, vent glass, quarter glass, and back glass for cars, trucks, and SUVs. Same-day service in most cases. AGSC-certified technicians, all major insurance accepted, lifetime workmanship warranty.
Side and rear vehicle glass is most often broken by break-ins, hail, road debris, accidents, or vandalism — the kind of damage that needs to be cleared up fast so you’re not driving with a bag taped over the door. We carry stock or source for every common side and rear glass type, usually same-day:
Front and rear door glass — the side window that rolls up and down. Most common break point on smash-and-grabs. Same-day in most cases.
The rear window — usually tempered glass that breaks into small pieces, often with built-in defroster lines and antenna integration. We match the heating element layout and re-bond properly.
The fixed glass between the rear door and the back of the vehicle. Common on SUVs, hatchbacks, and crossovers. Often vehicle-specific and may need 1–2 days to source.
The small fixed glass at the front of a door window or behind the front door — the triangle pieces. Common on trucks and older sedans.
Side and rear vehicle glass differs from windshields in two important ways:
The install isn’t just glass swap — it’s full hardware reset. We do that on every job.

Comprehensive coverage covers side and rear window replacement for break-ins, vandalism, hail, and accident damage. Many Texas policies include zero-deductible glass coverage on auto glass claims, which means a lot of our customers pay nothing out of pocket. We file the claim for you and bill your insurance directly.
River City Auto Glass
6959 Alamo Downs Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78238
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
For most common cars, trucks, and SUVs, yes — door glass is usually in stock or available same-day from regional suppliers. We can also tape over the opening with weatherproof film if you need to wait until tomorrow.
Comprehensive coverage covers break-in glass damage. Many Texas policies include zero-deductible glass coverage. We file the claim while we install. Some carriers want a police report on file for break-in claims — we’ll let you know.
Yes — most door, vent, and back glass replacements can be done mobile at your driveway, office, or wherever your vehicle is. Quarter glass on certain vehicles may need shop tools.
Door glass: about 30–60 minutes. Back glass: about 60–90 minutes (longer because of defroster connections). Quarter and vent glass vary by vehicle.
Yes — tempered glass shatters into small pieces that get into door cavities, seats, carpet, and air vents. We vacuum the work area as part of the install, but a deep cleanup of the entire interior is recommended.
Same-day in most cases. Mobile or shop. All insurance accepted. Lifetime workmanship warranty.
Or visit us at 6959 Alamo Downs Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78238 — Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.