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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 11:47 AM
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I saw several threads here about windshield replacement $$ of about $250 - $350. A shop quoted me $800 "to have it done right" - $200 for the glass, $350 for the rubber moldings (three ? pieces) and the rest for labor....

does that sound right ? will the insurance pay that or does this sound overpriced ??

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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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Replacement on the 80 was $225 installed at my house. I think I would shop around $800 way to high and I don't think the Insurance company would pay anything close to that amount.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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Agree, Dont go to that guy. I think thats the old "Corvette name added to the price" trick.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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It's a racket...they give you a lower price out of your own pocket..shop around...$300.00 sounds about right...I'd watch them do it though..
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$800 ??? I'd say you're getting raped - I got quoted $270 with the rubber mouldings
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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thanks for the replies, that confirms what I thought .... .....although I actually believed that guy that the rubber parts are that expensive and that some shops re-use the old moldings
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