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Frazod · 09-06-2010, 11:11 AM

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.

**TrebMaxx** · 09-06-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

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

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.

Valiant · 09-06-2010, 11:41 AM

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..

**007** · 09-06-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

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

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

**007** · 09-06-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

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.

That is why I have a 1000 deductible.

**jAZ** · 09-06-2010, 12:12 PM

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

**Rain Man** · 09-06-2010, 02:26 PM

I bet it was an assassination attempt. lay low for a while and vary your route to work.
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Stewie · 09-06-2010, 02:30 PM

I'd definitely contact your insurer. Cracked windshields are safety issues and oftentimes fixed at no cost to you.

**Buck** · 09-06-2010, 02:32 PM

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.

**Rain Man** · 09-06-2010, 02:45 PM

are you sure it was a rock and not a guy who jumped off a 39 story building and ricocheted?
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Ebolapox · 09-06-2010, 02:46 PM

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.

**Bugeater** · 09-06-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

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.

Ebolapox · 09-06-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

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.

**Rausch** · 09-06-2010, 02:50 PM

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are you sure it was a rock and not a guy who jumped off a 39 story building and ricocheted?
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True 'dat.

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

**bevischief** · 09-06-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

That is why I have a 1000 deductible.

same here.

**bevischief** · 09-06-2010, 02:52 PM

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

09-06-2010, 11:11 AM
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-826615	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.
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09-06-2010, 11:41 AM	#17
Valiant Valiant 'The Thread Killer' Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $4492380	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..
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09-06-2010, 12:12 PM	#20
jAZ Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Casino cash: $9817493	2000 Nissan Maxima... $140. They did it in my garage.
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09-06-2010, 02:26 PM	#21
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-722449 VARSITY	I bet it was an assassination attempt. lay low for a while and vary your route to work. Posted via Mobile Device
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09-06-2010, 02:30 PM	#22
Stewie MVP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $-1860099	I'd definitely contact your insurer. Cracked windshields are safety issues and oftentimes fixed at no cost to you.
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09-06-2010, 02:32 PM	#23
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $5950295	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.
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09-06-2010, 02:45 PM	#24
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-722449 VARSITY	are you sure it was a rock and not a guy who jumped off a 39 story building and ricocheted? Posted via Mobile Device
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09-06-2010, 02:46 PM	#25
Ebolapox remember, remember Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: como Casino cash: $-1820097	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.
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09-06-2010, 02:52 PM	#30
bevischief .... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere Kansas Casino cash: $7729352 VARSITY	Call around, especially here in KC area, don't be afraid to call the mom and pop shops.
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