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Old Apr 25, 2018 | 09:43 AM
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The damage occurred just off camera, but you can see some of the interior glass splatter. I took the footage & modified it some -I zoomed in on the area I'm talking about in this link:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/swqoc7i0FgL260qz2
-you can see it better there.
The rock didn't go through, but it was enough of an impact that it threw glass inside the cab.

I do have the pano roof. So I guess OEM is the only choice, no matter what then. The local dealership have me a quote of $1500 to do the job. Crazy!!

It sounds like the trucking company is going to cover it. I went & talked to them yesterday. They were pretty impressed with the dash cam footage. They said they'll get back to me tomorrow (today) for sure w/ details.
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Here's a close up of the main damaged impact area. It spidered though. And it's growing. Almost all the way up the windshield now.
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Old Apr 25, 2018 | 10:35 AM
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Thanks to to all on this thread. As the originator wanted to inform that my cost is also near $1500. With $1k deductible, I will be out $500. Good news is Lexus provides a loaner car for the days out.
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Old Apr 25, 2018 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by dsvetcov
Thanks to to all on this thread. As the originator wanted to inform that my cost is also near $1500. With $1k deductible, I will be out $500. Good news is Lexus provides a loaner car for the days out.
How long are they going to have the car for??
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Old Apr 25, 2018 | 01:33 PM
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I have used Pilkington on my previous Lexus LS, and no issues. They are an OEM manufacturer for both Toyota and Lexus.

I personally think it's a waste to pay for "dealer" glass unless you absolutely have to. I know in the case of my LS the dealer wanted something like $1,600 vs $200 for the Pilkington.

Also, my wife's car was broken into and they shattered the driver's glass, dealer wanted $1,200, my insurance company wouldn't pay it but had their mobile glass install it for "free" but actual cost was like $200. The glass was quality and made in the USA (not Chinese)
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Old Apr 27, 2018 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by thekopp
How long are they going to have the car for??
Can you give info on what dash cam you have and if you like it? I wish they had one with 4 cameras: front sides and rear all in one
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Old Apr 27, 2018 | 08:38 AM
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What kind of dash cam do you have? Guess it only takes once to be glad you have one. I have been considering one.
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Old Apr 27, 2018 | 10:09 AM
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The dash cam is a 70MAI. I actually got it on Indiegogo. I believe it is actually made by Xiaomi. This dash cam has been in production for a long time overseas, in China. But this is the first English version of the unit. So far I'm pretty happy with it. I can "live view" the footage on my phone too, quality is decently good but not super great. It records on a continuous loop on a 32GB micro SD card. Paid less than $50 for it.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/7...voice-control/
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Old May 9, 2018 | 01:58 PM
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My 17 ES windshield as replaced last month by an independent shop with an lexus OEM windshield. Cost $1230 total and I paid $50 deductible.
Never had the windshield calibrated afterward and the rain sensor or radar still works perfertly.
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