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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

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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

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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

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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: $-1893101	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: $-692449 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 The Dude Abides Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Dakota Country Casino cash: $3234285	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.... __________________ "I've always said I worry about legacy and winning rings more than making money at this moment...We see what's going on around the league, but at the same time, I'll never do anything that's going to hurt us from keeping the great players around me.”
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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: $-1893101	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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