62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 313 Google reviews, the most in Nanaimo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Auto Glass Repair Shops in Nanaimo, BC (2026)
16 auto glass repair shops ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Nanaimo: Budget Glass, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 313 Google reviews.
- 14
Most-reviewed: Glass Doctor of Sunshine Coast, 246 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 16 ranked after Budget Glass; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Nanaimo auto glass repair shops are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 auto glass repair shops in Nanaimo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Budget Glass | 62 | 4.8★ (313) | Nanaimo | Overall |
| 2 | Apple Auto Glass Nanaimo | 58 | 4.9★ (221) | Nanaimo | — |
| 3 | Nanaimo Autobody & Glass Ltd | 58 | 4.6★ (61) | Nanaimo | — |
| 4 | CSN Mid-Island Auto Collision Ltd | 58 | 4.3★ (107) | Nanaimo | — |
| 5 | Seaview Home & Auto Glass | 57 | 4.6★ (42) | Nanaimo | — |
| 6 | Speedy Glass Parksville | 57 | 4.8★ (238) | Parksville, 31 km away | — |
| 7 | CARSTAR Quality Assured - Terminal | 56 | 5.0★ (94) | Parksville, 31 km away | — |
| 8 | Pittsburgh Glass Works | 55 | 3.3★ (4) | Nanaimo | — |
| 9 | Speedy Glass Nanaimo North | 54 | 4.8★ (133) | Nanaimo | — |
| 10 | Kodiak Windows & Screens | 54 | 2.3★ (3) | Nanaimo | — |
The 16 best auto glass repair shops in Nanaimo, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Nanaimo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto glass shop”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto glass shop”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto glass shop”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 31 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto glass shop”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 31 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto glass shop”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto glass shop”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 133 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto glass shop”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 134 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Gator Auto Glass
Based in Parksville, 34 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gibsons, 40 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 246 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Sand Piper Glass
Based in Salt Spring Island, 31 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Our Glass Shop
Based in Parksville, 28 km away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Nanaimo
2 more auto glass repair shops within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Distance |
|---|---|
| Crestline Auto Glass | In Nanaimo |
| PGW Auto Glass | In Nanaimo |
How we ranked Nanaimo auto glass repair shops
We scored 16 Nanaimo auto glass repair shops on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 2, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Nanaimo data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Auto glass repair shops in Nanaimo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best auto glass shop in Nanaimo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked auto glass shop in Nanaimo, BC is Budget Glass with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 313 Google reviews. Apple Auto Glass Nanaimo (#2) and Nanaimo Autobody & Glass Ltd (#3) follow. We ranked 16 auto glass repair shops on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many auto glass repair shops are there in Nanaimo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 auto glass repair shops serving Nanaimo, BC. 10 of them are based in Nanaimo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 2 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which auto glass repair shops in Nanaimo work on weekends?
1 of 16 ranked auto glass repair shops post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Sand Piper Glass (#15). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Nanaimo auto glass repair shops have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated auto glass repair shops in Nanaimo is 4.7★, with a median of 79 reviews. Budget Glass has the most, 313 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank auto glass repair shops?
Each auto glass shop gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do auto glass repair shops outside Nanaimo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Nanaimo city centre, our service radius for auto glass repair shops. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can auto glass repair shops pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Nanaimo
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 auto glass repair shops serving Nanaimo.
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