My windshield suddenly started cracking from the rear view mirror on down until it reached rock bottom. I'm killing myself right now for not getting it sealed b4 it got huge. Anyway, I have to get a new windshield now and i work at a car dealership so i get somewhat of a discount but they want 400-600 dollars. I know we drive lexus and i know things are expensive because i just did a 1700 tune up 3 months ago but come'on give me a break. Is that true for the price. Surely someone has replaced a windshield. They say the reason for the price is becayse the 1993 SC400's had a tint embedded on the top part of the glass which is hardly noticeable. Any help or cheaper places???

 

From what I've heard, private installers will do the install itself for under $200. Dealerships are outrageous, don't believe them. Also, does your particular insurance coverage cover this? You may want to find out, many policies cover windshield malfunction in full.

 

I can CO Sign...$200 bones

 

Sucks you dont live in florida, here its free......Lee and Cates Glass....We're gonna make a big difference.

 

I heard that it can be free because of safety issue if you have a full coverage insurance.
Premium will not go up.

Check with your insurance agent.

 

its 150 by me in ny.

 

Factory glass is expensive but worth it. There are different grades of glass, some of the cheaper glass is thin. I had a friend replace his windshield with Pinkerton(?) and 3 months after replacement he had to have it replaced from a stone on the expressway.

 

Guys, I really appreciate the advise. Never crossed my mind about the insurance companys. I will have to call them in the morning.

 

$140 for a tinted new front windshield in Down Town Los Angeles on Alemeda Street...Replaced mine six months ago and couldn't be more happy..

 

Yeah I read in the LA Times about that section of downtown where all the glass shops congregate.
The competition drives the prices way down.