Windshield Replacement
 

Got hit by a rock a couple of nights ago, before I even realized it had done damage the next morning a crack had already started, which has grown to about ten inches. I assume there's no way to fix it, but I haven't had to have a windshield replaced in so long I have no idea how much it costs. All the web pages for local auto glass guys say call for estimate, which won't work very well on Labor Day.

Any ideas how much this will set me back? The car is a 2006 Impala.

1 million dollars. Or in exchange for one melted outdoor grill.

Seriously, I just had my windshield replaced a couple months ago for about $250. I'd assume yours would be in the $200-300 range too.

That sucks, but it's about what I expected. I wonder if it's even worth calling the insurance company?

Can't hurt.

You had me at ten inches.


(no homo)

I have State Farm and have never filed a claim for anything. You'd think that would earn me a free windshield, but somehow I doubt if they see it that way. :D

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It depends on the car. It can range from $200 - $1200. If you have comprehensive coverage, your insurance policy should pay for it, minus your deductible.

My insurance will cover the cost to replace the windshield with a $100 deductible. Might want to check your policy.

IIRC, I have a $500 deductible - it won't cost that much.

As do I. That being said, by doing it that way, you have already saved enough over the years to buy a shit load of windshields, smart move.

Not that this helps you now, Frazod...but we have Geico and I had 3 small rock strikes on the windshield. I called up and they sent Safelite out free of charge to me and filled the chips at my house. It doesn't hurt to check.

I had a chip in mine a while back and learned online that some insurance policies have a no-deductible-applied windshield policy. However, I'm with State Farm as well and my policy didn't have it, so I just paid mine out of pocket.

My deductible is $500 too but they have a special windshield replacement that it is only $100. If it's not cracking and just a chip they will fix that free.

Depends on the window.. What sensors are built in if any..

My blazer was 50bucks, My avalanche was 90 some bucks.. It was cheaper for me to pay out of pocket then use insurance.. If yours does get into the 200-300 dollar range, see what your windshield replacement costs through insurance..

No it's not worth it unless you want to see your premiums go up.

That is why I have a 1000 deductible.

2000 Nissan Maxima... $140. They did it in my garage.

I bet it was an assassination attempt. lay low for a while and vary your route to work.
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I'd definitely contact your insurer. Cracked windshields are safety issues and oftentimes fixed at no cost to you.

Probably between 200 and 500 bucks.

Call every little place you can though. When I had to get the back windshield of my car replaced cause some dick through a bag of nuts and bolts through it, every place I called wanted around $500 because they had to go out of their way to get it from somewhere else and it would take a few days to get it. I called this one guy who barely spoke any English and he just so happened to have the exact windshield and charged me like $150, and I tipped him $30 for all the money he saved me.

are you sure it was a rock and not a guy who jumped off a 39 story building and ricocheted?
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safelite windshield repair (down here, I'm pretty sure they're nationwide) advertises the fact that they have a resin that will fix the crack (no need to replace windshield, apparently) and it's covered by most insurance companies. don't ask me, never had to try.

It's my understanding that the damage has to be smaller than a dollar bill for it to be repaired.

eh, it might be. I don't pay enough attention to the advertisements to know the details.

True 'dat.

Could have been some vegan liberal pu$$y that confused depression for an epiphany...

same here.

Call around, especially here in KC area, don't be afraid to call the mom and pop shops.

Impala windshields should be very cheap. My buddy is an auto body supply salesman and says they buy common Chevy vehicle windshields in bulk and they come cheaper that way.

Bargain with the shops and pay cash.
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Run it into a hot dog cart
to get it above the deductible

That was my situation. Cost about $250.

Just replaced my windshield on Friday. $160 on a ford fussion. Not bad at all.

My first thought when I saw that Frazod started this thread? He prematurely discharged his fire arm when he spilled his beer and spit cup onto the floor.

Glass coverage in Tucson is about $15/month. I'd need to replace my windshield every 10 months to justify that. It's ridiculous. I might be able to justify it since I am an absolute magnet for rocks. I get a new ding every 4 month or so. I think at the time that I replaced mine a couple months ago, i had 7-8 of them. My wife's car has gotten 2 in the last 6 months while I was driving.

I just checked - I think the crack is too long now. The website said it must fit within the size of a dollar bill.

****. :cuss:

Do you get pitted windshields from the sand, though? It may not be a big crack, but it really lowers one's visibility when the windshield has a billion tiny sand dings in it.

Check junkyards. Got a windshield for my 02 camaro in good shape for $40 bucks and a local place installed it for another $40

Do what I do and rub some boar cum in it !

damn guys i just had my winshield replaced on my 2000 Chevy Silverado and it cost me like $135 and they come to you and takes about less than hour to replace, the guy i used was Auto Glass Shop (816) 765-4048 --Office (816) 808-2303 --Cell ask for Neil.

The company is located out of grandview and did me well, they are good ole boys, trying to make a honest living with out raping you like some of the other guys!

Tim, the last three I had done, they came right out to the house and did it.

In Florida, statute 627.7288 dictates that your deductible does not apply to windshield damage. However, you must have either comprehensive or collision coverage.

If you were in the NY area, I have a guy who does a great job, and not that expensive.

Do you have window insurance for your vehicle? Doesnt raise your rates.

Looks like this is going to cost me around $210. Of course, my deductible is $250.

Oh well. Life's a bitch in the big city.

Make sure your state doesn't have the $0 glass deductible. Florida had that, and American Family has that standard as part of their comp coverage.

DT

No such policy in the People's Republik of Illinois.

I have State Farm and windshield replacements are free. I get the windshield on my cars replaced every two years or so. Definetely worth calling your agent. State Farm contacts the window company, they do a 3 way call with you that lasts about 3 minutes then they come out to your house ans swap you out.

Might want to price shop American Family. I had them for years in MO, and FL but they didn't write in GA when I moved here. They just started last year and I just switched over. Overall with all my policies (3 cars, home, umbrella, boat) American Family is saving me $800/year and all my deductibles are lower.

Comprehensive claims are not chargeable and will not make your rates go up.

DT