Compare the price. Read the reviews. Then ask what that national name is actually worth to you.
At valueGLASS, we welcome the comparison. Safelite. Novus. The other glass shops serving Kitsap County. Put us beside them. A familiar name does not get a free pass on price, and a lower bill does not have to mean settling for less.
We are fiercely independent, veteran-owned, and ready to earn your business. Here is the evidence behind our Best for Less attitude—and the links to check it yourself.
Independent shoppers checked the prices. Here is the comparison.
Consumers’ Checkbook’s Puget Sound auto glass report describes undercover price checks for four specific jobs. Checkbook is a nonprofit consumer organization; it says it accepts no advertising or referral fees from the businesses it evaluates.
The figures below are transcribed from the Kitsap-area excerpt of Checkbook’s price research supplied to valueGLASS. They are survey quotes, not offers to perform these jobs at those prices today. Safelite’s excerpt row covers multiple locations; Novus is the Port Orchard entry and valueGLASS is the Bremerton entry.
| Job checked | valueGLASS | Safelite | Novus Port Orchard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota Camry XLE — windshield replacement | $527 | $956 | $873 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Malibu LS — passenger-side rear window replacement | $204 | $539 | $273 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S — windshield replacement | $384 | $479 | $583 |
| Repair a 1-inch-wide windshield chip | $40 | $180 | $75 |
Four jobs. Four lower valueGLASS prices than either Safelite or Novus in this excerpt. The Camry windshield quote was $429 below Safelite and $346 below Novus. The chip repair quote was $140 below Safelite and $35 below Novus. Those differences come straight from the figures above.
The price score makes the gap easy to see
Checkbook’s price-comparison score adjusts for the mix of jobs, with 100 representing the surveyed average. A lower score means lower prices. It is an index, not a dollar estimate for your repair.
| Company | Price score | Price compared with the survey average |
|---|---|---|
| valueGLASS | 70 | 30% below average |
| Novus — Port Orchard | 110 | 10% above average |
| Safelite — multiple locations | 162 | 62% above average |
Read Checkbook’s report and explanation of its methods, visit valueGLASS’s Checkbook listing, or explore the complete auto glass ratings directory. Some detailed ratings require a subscription. Checkbook’s public report was last updated in June 2026; the excerpt does not identify the individual quote dates. This is valueGLASS’s comparison, not a Checkbook endorsement.
Same service category, three very different business models
| What differs | valueGLASS | Safelite | NOVUS Port Orchard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business model | Independent, veteran-owned, and run by the Kitsap founders | Part of Belron, a global glass group with institutional investors | Locally operated franchise inside the global Fix Network system |
| Insurance-system role | Works with insurance networks as an independent shop | Safelite Solutions says it administers claims for 180+ insurance and fleet companies and manages a roughly 9,000-provider network | Says it works directly with most insurers and handles claims |
| Public price transparency | Publishes $39.95 chip repair and $175 ADAS recalibration; written quotes include tax | Vehicle-specific quote process; no standard public chip or ADAS price | Online quote process; most service prices are not posted |
| Notable strength | Local awards, published pricing, auto plus residential and commercial glass, and direct founder accountability | National reach and a nationwide lifetime workmanship warranty | Repair-first technology, long-crack repair claims, Saturday hours, and specialty vehicle work |
| ADAS/mobile reality | In-shop and mobile recalibration when the vehicle procedure and site conditions allow | Mobile recalibration for qualifying vehicles; eligibility depends on static, dynamic, or dual requirements | Port Orchard page advertises ADAS and specifically confirms mobile ADAS for heavy-duty trucks; ask how your passenger vehicle’s procedure is handled |
The strongest competitor advantages are included because a useful comparison should help you choose, not hide inconvenient facts. For the deeper local breakdowns, read valueGLASS versus Safelite and valueGLASS versus NOVUS Port Orchard. Ownership and service details were checked against the companies’ public pages on October 16, 2026.
Now put customer reputation beside the price
A low price deserves a second question: What happens when the work is done? Read what customers say about communication, workmanship, leaks, follow-through, and how a shop handles a problem. We are happy to have our record examined.
On September 12, 2026, the Google review feed on our site displayed 5.0 stars from 471 Google reviews. These are customer ratings—not a score valueGLASS assigns itself.
| Business | Stars / reviews | Snapshot source | Google listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| valueGLASS — Bremerton | 5.0 / 471 | Google feed on our site | Read Google reviews |
| Safelite — Silverdale | 4.1 / 395 | Birdeye’s Google-only listing | Read Google reviews |
| Novus — Port Orchard | 4.5 / 213 | Earlier recorded Google snapshot | ReadGoogle reviews |
valueGLASS and Safelite snapshots were checked September 12, 2026. Novus Port Orchard’s 4.5 stars and 213 reviews are an earlier recorded Google snapshot. Ratings and counts change; open the Google listings for the current figures. The Safelite rating belongs to Silverdale. Customer reviews describe customer experience and are not an independent technical inspection of every installation.
Compare the rest of the Kitsap field, too
Start with our Google reviews, then open the shops you are considering. The links below include the significant chains, franchise, and local providers with facilities in Kitsap, WA. Where a verified numerical snapshot was unavailable, the link takes you to the current Google listing or business search instead.
| Shop / location | Compare on Google |
|---|---|
| valueGLASS — Bremerton | Open Google listing / reviews |
| Safelite AutoGlass — Silverdale | Open Google listing / reviews |
| Safelite AutoGlass — Bremerton (formerly Auto Glass Plus) | Open Google listing / reviews |
| Novus Glass — Port Orchard | Open Google listing / reviews |
| The AutoGlass Clinic & Mobile Radio — Bremerton | Open Google listing / reviews |
| The AutoGlass Clinic & Mobile Radio — Poulsbo | Open Google listing / reviews |
| Go Mobile Auto Glass — Silverdale | Open Google listing / reviews |
This directory covers identified local options, not every business that may travel into Kitsap. For a broader search, see auto glass providers across Kitsap County on Google Maps. Check each branch’s current business name and address.
Quality belongs in the written quote
We do not ask you to compromise on the work to get a competitive price. Ask every shop—including us—to put the complete job in writing:
- The correct glass: the specified part and the features your vehicle needs.
- The installation: labor, necessary moldings and materials, and any additional work identified before you authorize it.
- The calibration plan: whether your vehicle requires ADAS recalibration and what the estimate includes.
- The warranty: what is covered, who handles a problem, and how to get help.
- The actual total: taxes and applicable fees, so you compare complete prices.
Our written warranty and service commitments give you something concrete to inspect. Windshields we replace also come with free future rock chip repairs for life on that windshield when the damage is repairable.
Bring us a competitor’s comparable written local quote. We will beat it by $50 or more. Our quotes include taxes. See valueGLASS pricing and our $50 Price Beat Guarantee for the current offer. The survey prices above are historical comparisons; your vehicle gets its own complete quote.
Fiercely independent.
valueGLASS is a preferred vendor for every insurance company we know of, participates in all the networks we know of, and works with them all. Tell us your insurer and we will confirm the details for your claim. You can choose a fiercely independent shop and still have help with the insurance process. Read how an auto glass claim works and where steering enters the conversation.
Best for Less is our promise. The price research and customer reviews give you evidence to judge it. We like this kind of competition. Compare us with Safelite, Novus, and the rest. Then let us earn the job.
Put valueGLASS to the test — get your quote
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