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**DaFace** · 03-21-2009, 03:45 PM

We took a rock to the windshield of our car on the highway today, which resulted in a small chip (maybe dime sized or so). Anybody ever used a do-it-yourself repair kit? Is it worth it? And anybody have an idea of what the pros charge to repair something like that?

stlchiefs · 03-21-2009, 05:22 PM

As was stated, most insurance companies cover the cost of chip repair.

I'd check in the yellow pages or online for a smaller company to do it if you have to pay out of pocket. It's not a huge expense, but I've found the smaller guys try to undercut the larger companies a bit on price.

**Rain Man** · 03-21-2009, 08:20 PM

I bet it was an assassination attempt and you were saved by your bulletproof windshield.

I got a little crack fixed at a local car wash a while back. I gave them my insurance number and I don't want to know what they did with it, but it didn't cost me anything.

Mr. Kotter · 03-21-2009, 08:34 PM

Many insurance companys will waive the deductible....and pay the $50-75 bucks to get the "chip" repaired by one of the specialty shops. If it cracks....replacing the windshield is more expensive for them, depending on your deductible.

EDIT: I should have read the thread....

skky man · 03-22-2009, 04:12 AM

I had mine repaired about 9 mos ago. It cost 40 bucks and I was out of the body shop in 25 mins. Hardly tell it was ever cracked.

**Skip Towne** · 03-22-2009, 05:44 AM

I hope it isn't in the driver's vision field. They aren't supposed to fix those.

ClearmontChief · 03-22-2009, 06:49 AM

I just had mine done 2 days ago. All-Brite Glass in Bellevue, NE. $28.50 including tax.

While talking, he said "as long as it's smaller than a quarter, we can fix them".

They don't totally visably disappear, but they're filled under heat and pressure, and then it won't run into a crack across the windshield.

PastorMikH · 03-22-2009, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip Towne

I hope it isn't in the driver's vision field. They aren't supposed to fix those.

They fixed my truck's and it was just a few inches above and just about in the middle of the steering wheel .

Groves · 03-22-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagicHef

I think the rule of thumb is if a dollar bill can cover it, they can fix it.

I thought it was like 500 dollar bills.

KcFanInGA · 03-22-2009, 01:39 PM

I paid around 200 with my insurance when this happened. I had had the car only three weeks. The first two weeks I had flat tires. **** my life

**DaFace** · 03-23-2009, 01:41 PM

Got it taken care of today for $45 - insurance didn't cover it. I probably could have found it cheaper, but they were able to fix it 2 hours after I called, and it only took 15 minutes, so that's good enough for me. Thanks to all for the advice.

**Donger** · 03-23-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace

Got it taken care of today for $45 - insurance didn't cover it. I probably could have found it cheaper, but they were able to fix it 2 hours after I called, and it only took 15 minutes, so that's good enough for me. Thanks to all for the advice.

My auto policy has a no deductible windshield replacement, with a maximum of one/year/car.

I'm sure they screw me somewhere else to pay for it, though.

03-21-2009, 03:45 PM
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $-1933101	Windshield repair We took a rock to the windshield of our car on the highway today, which resulted in a small chip (maybe dime sized or so). Anybody ever used a do-it-yourself repair kit? Is it worth it? And anybody have an idea of what the pros charge to repair something like that?
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03-21-2009, 05:22 PM	#16
stlchiefs Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Loser, MO Casino cash: $10005674	As was stated, most insurance companies cover the cost of chip repair. I'd check in the yellow pages or online for a smaller company to do it if you have to pay out of pocket. It's not a huge expense, but I've found the smaller guys try to undercut the larger companies a bit on price.
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03-21-2009, 08:20 PM	#17
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-732449 VARSITY	I bet it was an assassination attempt and you were saved by your bulletproof windshield. I got a little crack fixed at a local car wash a while back. I gave them my insurance number and I don't want to know what they did with it, but it didn't cost me anything. __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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03-21-2009, 08:34 PM	#18
Mr. Kotter Self Ban Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: In some's minds... Casino cash: $3194285	Many insurance companys will waive the deductible....and pay the $50-75 bucks to get the "chip" repaired by one of the specialty shops. If it cracks....replacing the windshield is more expensive for them, depending on your deductible. EDIT: I should have read the thread.... __________________ Movin' On...
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03-22-2009, 04:12 AM	#19
skky man Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $10004900	I had mine repaired about 9 mos ago. It cost 40 bucks and I was out of the body shop in 25 mins. Hardly tell it was ever cracked.
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03-22-2009, 05:44 AM	#20
Skip Towne Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: T-Town Casino cash: $10004900	I hope it isn't in the driver's vision field. They aren't supposed to fix those. Last edited by Skip Towne; 03-22-2009 at 06:13 AM..
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03-22-2009, 06:49 AM	#21
ClearmontChief Starter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Glenwood, Iowa Casino cash: $9384930	I just had mine done 2 days ago. All-Brite Glass in Bellevue, NE. $28.50 including tax. While talking, he said "as long as it's smaller than a quarter, we can fix them". They don't totally visably disappear, but they're filled under heat and pressure, and then it won't run into a crack across the windshield.
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03-22-2009, 01:39 PM	#24
KcFanInGA I just peed a little on my leg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GA Casino cash: $10004900	I paid around 200 with my insurance when this happened. I had had the car only three weeks. The first two weeks I had flat tires. **** my life __________________ Know what the pillsbury doughboy has between his legs? DOUGHNUTS!!
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03-23-2009, 01:41 PM	#25
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $-1933101	Got it taken care of today for $45 - insurance didn't cover it. I probably could have found it cheaper, but they were able to fix it 2 hours after I called, and it only took 15 minutes, so that's good enough for me. Thanks to all for the advice.
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