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On my last car new car I made it 4 days and 550 miles on the odo before I got my first rock chip on my windshield. I was pissed because someone cut me off on the freeway and his tire picked up a rock.
My 2016 RX350 had a large rock hit the windshield approx two months ago which left a very large star in it. I was blown away by the cost, as it cost $1100 just to have Lexus realign the camera for the safety system. The windshield companies do not have the proper equipment in this area to perform this realignment. That was in addition to the windshield replacement cost. So I ended up placing an insurance claim (comprehensive) as it was north of $2K in total.
got my first one when some retread jumped up on the hood, flopped around for a while ten flew off. 4 inch scratch down to primer and a couple of small dents. Afraid to have someone touch it, thinking it might turn out worst than living with it. I see it every time I drive the car. Wheel rash as well but I found a guy that repairs wheel rash - I cannot tell it ever happened.
Originally Posted by Rpickoff
Happens with every new car. Got my first small scratch on the plastic part of the front bumper while parking. Touch up paint ordered -as is tradition with first scratch. Now I don’t have to worry as much and can truly enjoy the great bones of the car!!