Windshield replacement
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From: Chandler az
Windshield replacement
Just had my windshield replaced for having a large chip in it. I have free glass replacement on my insurance.
I was blown away though, on what it took to have it replaced.
The Seal moulding that goes around from each door (side windows), around the top of the windshield, and seals the roof panel, has to be replaced. The tech said that piece costs $700.00. Total cost for the windshield replacement was at $1800.00. Thank god I had insurance on it.
I was blown away though, on what it took to have it replaced.
The Seal moulding that goes around from each door (side windows), around the top of the windshield, and seals the roof panel, has to be replaced. The tech said that piece costs $700.00. Total cost for the windshield replacement was at $1800.00. Thank god I had insurance on it.
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Why to have $0 deductable comprehensive
Ditto here. Don't know what it cost but got the OEM windshield and the entire surround for my vert. One time pays for years of insurance.
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I had to have my windshield replaced ~1-1/2 years ago. They also replaced to rubber molding as well. The total cost was around $700.00. I think you're getting hosed. Just my .02. Good luck.
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At least the insurance co. hosed hosed anyway. That glass guy was giving out 
. That rubber windshield moulding does NOT cost anywhere near $700.00. 
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Then how could the total cost for the replacement have been $1800.00 as he said? 
Are you saying there was $1100.00 in labor?
Actually I was thinking jnfigueroa's post. Sorry.
Are you saying there was $1100.00 in labor?
Actually I was thinking jnfigueroa's post. Sorry.
Last edited by LoneStarFRC; Sep 13, 2007 at 08:23 PM.
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Ditto....
Our vette had a pothole in the windshield when we bought it.
We took *a chance* in contacting our insurance company about replacement - not really expecting them to cover it because it was a pre-existing condition that we didn't create.
To our luck (and surprise) - they covered it completely.
The total was like $1300 (give or take, can't remember) for an exact factory replacement HUD windshield plus labor (and everything else needed) to install it.
Pretty neat watching the guy install it though.....The spatula vibrator thing was pretty interesting.
Our vette had a pothole in the windshield when we bought it.
We took *a chance* in contacting our insurance company about replacement - not really expecting them to cover it because it was a pre-existing condition that we didn't create.
To our luck (and surprise) - they covered it completely.
The total was like $1300 (give or take, can't remember) for an exact factory replacement HUD windshield plus labor (and everything else needed) to install it.
Pretty neat watching the guy install it though.....The spatula vibrator thing was pretty interesting.
Last edited by Janster; Sep 13, 2007 at 08:05 PM.
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Hope I never have to replace mine, but if I do, the $100 comp deductible will come in handy.
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I didn't know that the HUD windshield was any different than the one without the HUD option? What's different about it? The HUD camera is located on the dash.
I'm asking as I need to replace mine due to a typical BS I-95 stone chip.
I'm asking as I need to replace mine due to a typical BS I-95 stone chip.
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From: Tempe AZ
Some feel the coating on a hud glass better reflect the light. Others say they see no difference
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Well I do agree that some have said that they put non hud glass and see no difference, but I have seen people also say that when non hud was put in, they saw double images. Just didnt want the guy asking to think it was a "personal preference" thing, some of them had a significant problem with the non hud glass.
I would at least make sure you discuss it with them prior to any work being done so that you both can live with the outcome.
I would at least make sure you discuss it with them prior to any work being done so that you both can live with the outcome.
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Just had my windshield replaced for having a large chip in it. I have free glass replacement on my insurance.
I was blown away though, on what it took to have it replaced.
The Seal moulding that goes around from each door (side windows), around the top of the windshield, and seals the roof panel, has to be replaced. The tech said that piece costs $700.00. Total cost for the windshield replacement was at $1800.00. Thank god I had insurance on it.
I was blown away though, on what it took to have it replaced.
The Seal moulding that goes around from each door (side windows), around the top of the windshield, and seals the roof panel, has to be replaced. The tech said that piece costs $700.00. Total cost for the windshield replacement was at $1800.00. Thank god I had insurance on it.
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Just had my windshield replaced for having a large chip in it. I have free glass replacement on my insurance.
I was blown away though, on what it took to have it replaced.
The Seal moulding that goes around from each door (side windows), around the top of the windshield, and seals the roof panel, has to be replaced. The tech said that piece costs $700.00. Total cost for the windshield replacement was at $1800.00. Thank god I had insurance on it.
I was blown away though, on what it took to have it replaced.
The Seal moulding that goes around from each door (side windows), around the top of the windshield, and seals the roof panel, has to be replaced. The tech said that piece costs $700.00. Total cost for the windshield replacement was at $1800.00. Thank god I had insurance on it.