Replacing Windshield
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Replacing Windshield
My wife was driving home from work yesterday and noticed a huge crack in the windshield. It's about 8 inches long so I'm pretty sure it needs to be replaced. I called our local Toyota dealer hoping they could do it cheaper than a Lexus daler. Sadly, they referred me to the Lexus dealer that is about 45 minutes away and they wanted about 1800 to do the whole thing, not gonna happen.
I called Safelite Auto Glass repair and they gave me a quote for 225 + tax for the whole shebang.
Is Safelight glass reputable? I didn't ask for what brand of glass they use, I don't know the slightest bit about whindshields so feel free to educate me on this. Are there any other brands/companies to go for or is it a matter of calling all the local shops? I live near St. Louis if anyone has any personal recommendations.
I called Safelite Auto Glass repair and they gave me a quote for 225 + tax for the whole shebang.
Is Safelight glass reputable? I didn't ask for what brand of glass they use, I don't know the slightest bit about whindshields so feel free to educate me on this. Are there any other brands/companies to go for or is it a matter of calling all the local shops? I live near St. Louis if anyone has any personal recommendations.
My wife was driving home from work yesterday and noticed a huge crack in the windshield. It's about 8 inches long so I'm pretty sure it needs to be replaced. I called our local Toyota dealer hoping they could do it cheaper than a Lexus daler. Sadly, they referred me to the Lexus dealer that is about 45 minutes away and they wanted about 1800 to do the whole thing, not gonna happen.
I called Safelite Auto Glass repair and they gave me a quote for 225 + tax for the whole shebang.
Is Safelight glass reputable? I didn't ask for what brand of glass they use, I don't know the slightest bit about whindshields so feel free to educate me on this. Are there any other brands/companies to go for or is it a matter of calling all the local shops? I live near St. Louis if anyone has any personal recommendations.
I called Safelite Auto Glass repair and they gave me a quote for 225 + tax for the whole shebang.
Is Safelight glass reputable? I didn't ask for what brand of glass they use, I don't know the slightest bit about whindshields so feel free to educate me on this. Are there any other brands/companies to go for or is it a matter of calling all the local shops? I live near St. Louis if anyone has any personal recommendations.
read this link
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ible-leak.html
no, im not saying you have to use OEM glass but if i ever replace mine again, i probably will. thats y i have insurance
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Thanks for the tip. I just called my insurance co (Allstate) and with my $250 deductable, I can have the dealer do it for the price of my deductable and Allstate covers the rest with no adverse effects to my record.
BTW, it's about 230 for Safelite and 303 for another local glass shop in my area.
Unless I'm missing something, it seems like a no brainer to have the dealer do this?
BTW, it's about 230 for Safelite and 303 for another local glass shop in my area.
Unless I'm missing something, it seems like a no brainer to have the dealer do this?
Thanks for the tip. I just called my insurance co (Allstate) and with my $250 deductable, I can have the dealer do it for the price of my deductable and Allstate covers the rest with no adverse effects to my record.
BTW, it's about 230 for Safelite and 303 for another local glass shop in my area.
Unless I'm missing something, it seems like a no brainer to have the dealer do this?
BTW, it's about 230 for Safelite and 303 for another local glass shop in my area.
Unless I'm missing something, it seems like a no brainer to have the dealer do this?
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My wife was driving home from work yesterday and noticed a huge crack in the windshield. It's about 8 inches long so I'm pretty sure it needs to be replaced. I called our local Toyota dealer hoping they could do it cheaper than a Lexus daler. Sadly, they referred me to the Lexus dealer that is about 45 minutes away and they wanted about 1800 to do the whole thing, not gonna happen.
I called Safelite Auto Glass repair and they gave me a quote for 225 + tax for the whole shebang.
Is Safelight glass reputable? I didn't ask for what brand of glass they use, I don't know the slightest bit about whindshields so feel free to educate me on this. Are there any other brands/companies to go for or is it a matter of calling all the local shops? I live near St. Louis if anyone has any personal recommendations.
I called Safelite Auto Glass repair and they gave me a quote for 225 + tax for the whole shebang.
Is Safelight glass reputable? I didn't ask for what brand of glass they use, I don't know the slightest bit about whindshields so feel free to educate me on this. Are there any other brands/companies to go for or is it a matter of calling all the local shops? I live near St. Louis if anyone has any personal recommendations.
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How are people paying for windshields, Doesn't your insurance cover it for free? I'm on #2 now with no leaks etc. Altough there is a small chip above my inspection sticker and its lloks kinda shabby form all the highway driving. I think Im getting take a rock to it and get a new one. No i dont have to clean this one hahaa
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I've been working in autobody repair for about 5 years now and I can tell you there is no difference between OEM weindshields and aftermarket aside from the "Lexus" logo in the corner. All windshields sold in auto glass shops are all "DOT" and "JIS" and "E" code approved (which you will see in the lower left hand corner. By law and auto glass manufacturer must meet these requirements in order to produce the windshield. If the windshield has a air or water leak it is due to poor installation which should be warranted by the auto glass shop and should be fixed at no extra charge. Don't waste your money at the dealership. The only difference may be the tint color, thats about it.
Hope that answered your questions. Good luck
Hope that answered your questions. Good luck
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I have had Safelite do 4 windshields on various cars through my insurance with mixed results. If they come to your car to fix, hope they bring the correct trim pieces and that they don't bend any they reuse. If you bring the car to their shop, all the parts should be there. I had a Camry windshield replaced twice by them. The second time I was at the car for most of the install. When I asked if the rust along the A-pillars was normal, the installer told me it was due to a faulty windshield install.
Some dealers sub out their windshield work. Ask them if they do what brand winshield you will get.
Some dealers sub out their windshield work. Ask them if they do what brand winshield you will get.
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Thanks everyone for the info. The dealer does sub out the work to a local auto glass shop whom I have contacted. I did confirm with my insurance that I have to pay up to my deductible which is 250 and they will cover the rest. It's $25 more than Safelite so $250 after tax. I don't think it's a bad deal. They will probably come and replace the glass in my work parking lot. I doubt this will all be worth the hassle, but I'd rather not call everybody back up a 3rd time. Oh well, thanks for the info, next time I'll just stick with safelite I guess
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How are people paying for windshields, Doesn't your insurance cover it for free? I'm on #2 now with no leaks etc. Altough there is a small chip above my inspection sticker and its lloks kinda shabby form all the highway driving. I think Im getting take a rock to it and get a new one. No i dont have to clean this one hahaa
2 reasons.
First I replaced the windshield because it was sand pitted, not cracked.
Second, my insurance would cover a broken windshield minus my $1k deductible.
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