Windshield repair/replace
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2018
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From: Scotts Valley, California
Insurance claims
You can have Safelite give you the insurance price as a cash purchase. All you have to do is show them your card.
If you are within your deductible, it will save you from having this replacement as an incident on your record. Yes, a windshield replacement goes on your insurance record as an incident.
If you are within your deductible, it will save you from having this replacement as an incident on your record. Yes, a windshield replacement goes on your insurance record as an incident.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Atlanta GA
You can have Safelite give you the insurance price as a cash purchase. All you have to do is show them your card.
If you are within your deductible, it will save you from having this replacement as an incident on your record. Yes, a windshield replacement goes on your insurance record as an incident.
If you are within your deductible, it will save you from having this replacement as an incident on your record. Yes, a windshield replacement goes on your insurance record as an incident.
Just like they won't raise for a not at fault accident , your windshield breaking is not your fault
Dave
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Atlanta GA
I have ALLSTATE insurance in the state of FL. I had a running crack across the windshield of my truck, when I called to put in the claim, their very first question was..."Can the crack be completely covered by a dollar bill?" evidently, ALLSTATE wont replace until the defect is larger than a dollar bill. In my truck's case...it was a lot larger than a dollar bill. I see you are also in Florida, check with your insurance company. Good Luck!
Dave
Race Director
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From: Bonneville Salt Flats
I'm sure it's been asked, but a Heads-up Display? Big difference. If it bothers you that much replace it (though, it may well last indefinitely--one on my C5 has). I'd likely leave it and drive on until it gave me a reason to do otherwise. All the best. 
Racer
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Recently purchased a 2014 C7. The prior (and original owner) got a small impact crack in the windshield from debris impacting the glass. He took the car to a windshield specialist who sealed the crack. Apparently, they did not feel it was necessary to replace the windshield. The area seems to be stable at this point, however, I am thinking about looking into a new windshield in the near future. This brings up a few questions:
Is there a certain size or diameter the crack (chip) must be to warrant replacement?
Can you trust the well-known mobil repair companies to do the job right for UTV Windshield? Not sure if installs on C7s are any more difficult?
Can you have this done at a body shop or dealer of your preference and still get reimbursed by insurance?
The size is less than a pencil eraser. Most people don't even notice it's there, but it 's certainly noticeable to me!
Any input shared would be greatly appreciated!
Is there a certain size or diameter the crack (chip) must be to warrant replacement?
Can you trust the well-known mobil repair companies to do the job right for UTV Windshield? Not sure if installs on C7s are any more difficult?
Can you have this done at a body shop or dealer of your preference and still get reimbursed by insurance?
The size is less than a pencil eraser. Most people don't even notice it's there, but it 's certainly noticeable to me!
Any input shared would be greatly appreciated!
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
St. Jude Donor '13
If the crack was there when you bought the car, then insurance probably won't pay for repair, unless maybe the crack starts to grow. Of course you can make up a story, but there are hazards to doing it that way.
We've had 3 windshields replaced on our various Corvettes over the years by 3 highly rated shops in different states, every one of them turned into a frustrating and time-consuming PITA.
If the current repair doesn't actually effect your vision (instead of just bothering your mind), I'd leave it alone unless/until it gets worse.
We've had 3 windshields replaced on our various Corvettes over the years by 3 highly rated shops in different states, every one of them turned into a frustrating and time-consuming PITA.
If the current repair doesn't actually effect your vision (instead of just bothering your mind), I'd leave it alone unless/until it gets worse.
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