Anyone ever break their windshield?
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Pro
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Elverson PA
my windshield accidently broke.... I called one place and got a quote @ $580! They said b/c there is a $250 trim piece around it! This is also a safety lite brand, not a gm (I was referred here by chevy dealer). They say it meets oem specs. I did find another quote for $380, but you gotta wonder "are they skimping somewhere?" They also said it was a similair brand, but not GM. Also, they can get gm windshields, but would have to call me back with that quote. At this point I decieded to use insurance so it will only be $100 (my deductible).
Anyone have any good or bad experiences getting your windshield done? I've heard a couple stories of it taking a few tries to get it right.
Anyone have any good or bad experiences getting your windshield done? I've heard a couple stories of it taking a few tries to get it right.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Boston, MA
I had a rock hit mine, and just got it replaced a few weeks ago. Total cost was about $650 I think (Cost me $0.00 'cause of insurance w/$0 glass deductible in MA).
The weatherstripping that goes up the a-pillars, and over the top is the $250 peice.
The OEM glass are LOF, PPG, and one other one that I cannot remember that was just added recently to the list. I got an LOF piece.
Check it out here....
http://www.corvetteforum.cc/ubb/Foru...ML/023073.html
The weatherstripping that goes up the a-pillars, and over the top is the $250 peice.
The OEM glass are LOF, PPG, and one other one that I cannot remember that was just added recently to the list. I got an LOF piece.
Check it out here....
http://www.corvetteforum.cc/ubb/Foru...ML/023073.html
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: SE NY
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Had mine done copla months ago. About $250 for the weather strip and $200 for an OEM windshield plus tax came to about $500.
Be sure you get one with the same tint as current.
Be sure you get one with the same tint as current.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Northern CA
I think there's only a few companies that manufacture auto glass for all the car companies. LOF and PPG are two major ones. As long as it meets OEM spec you should be fine.
My original and current windshields are both LOF. BTW, both the insurance co and glass place said you must use new GM weatherstripping, no cheap stuff.
My original and current windshields are both LOF. BTW, both the insurance co and glass place said you must use new GM weatherstripping, no cheap stuff.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 346
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From: southwestern Michigan USA
just had mine done a week ago by safetylite, they were a day late and forgot the new weatherstripping. makes it tough to take the car if there is a chance of rain since you cant put the roof on. might want to remind them to bring that with them. not sure of cost,was an insurance job.
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Middletown New Jersey
I had mine done about a year ago and I believe it was around $250. Keep trying local auto glass stores. The dealer and a number of local glass shops quoted me numbers over $500. I believe the glass was different on ZR 1's but I'm not sure.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Slidell la
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Had mine done a few months ago. Cost me 50 (deductible) and 250.00 for additional weather strip. Insurance covers the 200.00 pillars but the previous owner tried to stop a leak with silicon, had to tear the weather strip off to get the window out.
Total cost 750.00
Total cost 750.00
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 193
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From: Hobe Sound Fl
I had mine replaced about seven years ago.
After six tries and water leaks the ins. Co.
sent me to a covette body specialty shop. It was finally fixed right. It cost the ins.Co.
$800. and me $100. Good Luck
After six tries and water leaks the ins. Co.
sent me to a covette body specialty shop. It was finally fixed right. It cost the ins.Co.
$800. and me $100. Good Luck
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Elverson PA
I found someone to do it yesterday for $200. They said they usually reuse the seal unless it is really dryrotted. Since it was just $200 I deceided not to claim it (I have a $100 deductible.) This glass place was highly recommended by the Volvo shop I go to. Anyway, they tried to fix it today and broke their cutting tool, so their coming back tomorrow. I really hope it doesn't leak. If so, I'm gonna file an insurance claim get reimbursed and get it fixed right.