Cracked Windshield
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Racer
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From: NEW JERSEY
Cracked Windshield
Driving last night I was behind a semitruck on the back roads a good size rock hits my front windshield. There is a half inch round crack :mad I'm afraid it may spider out. How much to replace the windshield and can i claim on insurance? :cry
Le Mans Master
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From: Richmond Ca
Re: Cracked Windshield (Vixin)
Yes, your insurance should cover it. How much you will have to pay depends on the deductable on your comprehensive.
If a rock comes out of a truck, and damages your car you should try to get the license number or any information about the owner, they usually pay for any such damage they cause. If you have deductable, that could be important to you.
A new HUD windshield cost about $2500!
If a rock comes out of a truck, and damages your car you should try to get the license number or any information about the owner, they usually pay for any such damage they cause. If you have deductable, that could be important to you.
A new HUD windshield cost about $2500!
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Racer
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From: NEW JERSEY
Re: Cracked Windshield (wwashing)
Yes, your insurance should cover it. How much you will have to pay depends on the deductable on your comprehensive.
If a rock comes out of a truck, and damages your car you should try to get the license number or any information about the owner, they usually pay for any such damage they cause. If you have deductable, that could be important to you.
A new HUD windshield cost about $2500!
If a rock comes out of a truck, and damages your car you should try to get the license number or any information about the owner, they usually pay for any such damage they cause. If you have deductable, that could be important to you.
A new HUD windshield cost about $2500!
Team Owner
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From: San Antonio Texas
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Re: Cracked Windshield (Vixin)
I know the feeling, going to Colorado last summer I got a ½" crack in my windshield from a truck going the other way!! What luck!! When I got back home 2 weeks later I had it repaired for free and it's been 15+ months since and it has not spread at all...but I can still see the crack. :( I just wasn't ready to have the windshield replaced on a 4 month old car and since then I have received several more rock chips in the windshield...I'll replace it someday though.
Burning Brakes
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From: Dallas TX
Re: Cracked Windshield (Vixin)
THEY won't pay for it. They call it road hazard and laugh at you. Your insurance company will however. They are expensive! Make sure you have a reputable company do the work, it's a PITA.
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Racer
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From: Troy MI
Re: Cracked Windshield (Vixin)
I'm on my third one! :cry
The glass company has been billing my insurance company about $1300 with a new window gasket!
I heard that the gasket is about $200 alone!
And I do have a HUD.
The glass company has been billing my insurance company about $1300 with a new window gasket!
I heard that the gasket is about $200 alone!
And I do have a HUD.
6th Gear
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From: Brush Prairie WA
Re: Cracked Windshield (louzon)
There are companies out there that can repair a cracked windshield as long as it isn't too big. I forget offhand what the largest size is. It would be a lot cheaper than replacement. You can probably do a internet search for windshield repair to get the name of the franchise company.
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Racer
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From: NEW JERSEY
Re: Cracked Windshield (louzon)
I'm on my third one! :cry
The glass company has been billing my insurance company about $1300 with a new window gasket!
I heard that the gasket is about $200 alone!
And I do have a HUD.
The glass company has been billing my insurance company about $1300 with a new window gasket!
I heard that the gasket is about $200 alone!
And I do have a HUD.
speedluvr- I'l keep that in mind if the insurance will not cover :blueangel:
Melting Slicks
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From: Central NJ
Re: Cracked Windshield (Vixin)
I see you're in Jersey..if you want I could call my glass guy and see what he'd want to throw in a new one for ya. I usually get a great deal using my old shop's name, maybe it would be cheap enough to cover your deductible. Drop me an email if you're interested....
Artie
Artie
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Racer
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From: NEW JERSEY
Re: Cracked Windshield (NJVetteGuy)
I see you're in Jersey..if you want I could call my glass guy and see what he'd want to throw in a new one for ya. I usually get a great deal using my old shop's name, maybe it would be cheap enough to cover your deductible. Drop me an email if you're interested....
Artie
Artie
Melting Slicks
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From: Wa.
Re: Cracked Windshield (Big Carrot)
THEY won't pay for it. They call it road hazard and laugh at you. Your insurance company will however. They are expensive! Make sure you have a reputable company do the work, it's a PITA.
Le Mans Master
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From: Richmond Ca
Re: Cracked Windshield (pewter02)
Vixen, I just looked back at this thread and see that I typo-ed the price of the windshield. They are around $1500, NOT $2500! Sorry to scare you more than nesc!
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Racer
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From: NEW JERSEY
Re: Cracked Windshield (wwashing)
Vixen, I just looked back at this thread and see that I typo-ed the price of the windshield. They are around $1500, NOT $2500! Sorry to scare you more than nesc!
