LC500 Windshield replacement who has experience ?
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LC500 Windshield replacement who has experience ?
So about 2 months into owning my new lc500 one day a huge star crack appeared on my windshield. It wasn’t even there when I parked the car. Came back and a huge star crack.
anyways I had it filled with resin. But it looks like it has failed. The crack is now growing in one longer line.
so I am assuming the only option is a windshield replacement.
I am also assuming there is only oem. Now I just want to know what or how all this works when going thru insurance. Or anyone’s experience or advice. Thanks.
anyways I had it filled with resin. But it looks like it has failed. The crack is now growing in one longer line.
so I am assuming the only option is a windshield replacement.
I am also assuming there is only oem. Now I just want to know what or how all this works when going thru insurance. Or anyone’s experience or advice. Thanks.
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Well it seems a lot of standard places that do windshield replacements. Don’t do this car. Safelite for example doesn’t even do the LC.
should I go thru insurance or pay for this out of pocket ? I am thinking about long term cost if rates go up.
should I go thru insurance or pay for this out of pocket ? I am thinking about long term cost if rates go up.
I replaced mine 5 years ago:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lc-...indshield.html
All is good
My advice - Avoid Safelite
Lou
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lc-...indshield.html
All is good
My advice - Avoid Safelite
Lou
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Lexus dealer did it but they farmed the work out to a glass shop.
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From what I understand, I'd pay out of pocket and don't let the repair be reported to Carf@x, as it well may if it is an insurance claim. That will really mess with resale as well as possible insurance increases due to a claim.
Question: Has anyone used the protective windshield films? Which brand? How well do they work against breakage?
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Question: Has anyone used the protective windshield films? Which brand? How well do they work against breakage?
Lou
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On mine, I only wanted the dealership to replace it, though I think places like safelite are actually using OEM as there wasn't aftermarket when I had mine replaced back in 2021.
I paid out of pocket for the dealer to have it replaced then insurance reimbursed me. I think it was around $1900 give or take then.
I know there were some trim pieces they needed to replace, etc. No way im letting someone touch a $100k car im not familiar with for liability purposes.
I paid out of pocket for the dealer to have it replaced then insurance reimbursed me. I think it was around $1900 give or take then.
I know there were some trim pieces they needed to replace, etc. No way im letting someone touch a $100k car im not familiar with for liability purposes.
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Call your local lexus dealer and ask them who they use for glass replacement and get a quote. Or call that glass place directly and get a quote, make sure they include the upper and lower moldings and the side molding clips, and calibration.
I would avoid insurance, unless you have glass coverage and won't take a ding.
I would avoid insurance, unless you have glass coverage and won't take a ding.
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Bypassing the dealer and going to a Lexus certified collision center might be a cheaper option.
https://www.lexuscollisioncenter.com/find-a-center/
https://www.lexuscollisioncenter.com/find-a-center/
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Bypassing the dealer and going to a Lexus certified collision center might be a cheaper option.
https://www.lexuscollisioncenter.com/find-a-center/
https://www.lexuscollisioncenter.com/find-a-center/
That's a good suggestion, cheaper labor than the dealership, but most of those places also farm out the actual installation, but are qualified to do the sensors.
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Bypassing the dealer and going to a Lexus certified collision center might be a cheaper option.
https://www.lexuscollisioncenter.com/find-a-center/
https://www.lexuscollisioncenter.com/find-a-center/
That's a good suggestion, cheaper labor than the dealership, but most of those places also farm out the actual installation, but are qualified to do the sensors.
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I needed a replacement. Cost ~2k. The most expensive part was actually the needed calibration for the sensors after the replacement. The dealer got some external glass installer into the dealership to do the install, and then did the calibration. From what I can remember the glass was ~$700, install ~$400, calibration the rest!
Insurance covered it (State Farm) minus the deductible.
And I already have small chips on it.
Insurance covered it (State Farm) minus the deductible.
And I already have small chips on it.
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Not if you garage your car
Although it is not windshield film per se, we have had 3M film on a white MB GLK for over 10 years. It has not yellowed and still protects. Except for work, car is always garaged.