Cracked front windshield--what to do, what to DO?

Seveneighty · 07-28-2003

My front window has two long cracks, both stemming from rock chips.

Do I take it to the dealership, or a glass specialist? And if its the latter, where would you recommend that I go?

Also, how much should I expect to pay for a new windshield?

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Cisco88 · 07-28-2003

Dealer => $$$$

Glass Specialist => Reasonable

But the dealer gives you an OEM Windshield

I don't know what the Glass Specialist gives you

yeloguy · 07-29-2003

the glass specialist usually fixes the original windsheild. but Cisco88 is right bringin the windsheild back to the dealership is gonna be expensive.

NitehawkVTEC · 07-29-2003

i replaced my windshield. $700

dret · 07-30-2003

SHIET $700
dam man
i'll check around for you tomorrow...
you could go through insurance if you needed to i think.. they pay for majority of the work
How bad is it..... cause Glass Specialist can fix em' most likely...
Dam gotta get those crackes fixed right when they start.

dret · 07-30-2003

Your from Edmonton hey'?
what kind of civic do you drive?

Seveneighty · 07-31-2003

Wow, $700?
I went to Apple and it cost me just over $300. Still a little expensive, but hey.

chrisgushue · 08-01-2003

i got it 350 in calgary, make sure they use oem glass, not the cheap chinese shit that breaks with one rock ship

bamb00 · 08-01-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by chrisgushue
rock ship

From Mars?
You should be able to fix the crack at places like Speedy, last time they fixed my rock chip/crack free because ICBC covers that kind of stuff.

NitehawkVTEC · 08-01-2003

hmmm, maybe i got scammed. haha. i dunno. looks like i paid way too much. didn't shop around thou.

ceejay2005 · 09-22-2009

First and foremost, you should call your insurance company as soon as possible. Many insurance companies cover 100% of the windshield repair or replacement. You may be stuck going to their recommended shop, but who cares if they cover it, right?However if it’s a full blown crack you’re gonna need to shell out the cash for a brand new windshield. In this case make sure you shop around.