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Went to Tahoe over last weekend, parked the car in the ski resort parking lot. When I returned at the end of fun day, the windshield had cracked for about 6" for no clear reason. There isn’t any sign of hard object hit the glass; weather was rather warm up there, so I don’t think that is the cause either. Only thing I have done before the trip was apply a light layer of glass wax inside of window to avoid fogging up. That can’t be it , can it?

Anyway, crack ! crack ! crack !

Any suggestion for a south bay shop does good job with fair price is much appreciated.

solmooth

I got mine 2 years ago in a business plaza across from Eastridge Mall in San Jose. They did a good job considering they used my old molding and no leaks. Cost was like $250. They do onsite too. I'll try to find a reciept tonight.

soundwave

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Low Price Auto Glass
625 Tradezone Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
408.935.9777

My cousin got his for $138.88 on his 91 mr2 turbo.

I'll be bringing mine in pretty soon since I have a 6" crack in my windshield as well.

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thanks for the info guys.
I think the crack has grow another inch or so while driving around town today..
I got a quote for $220 at Safelite AutoGlass, but I should give 'Low Price Auto Glass' a call to see if they have better price tomorrow.

Lorry

Does that include a new gasket? I seem to remember them quoting me a similar price, and they called back a few minutes later saying - "Oops, there's an extra $75 on top of that for the gasket". They did a good job though so I was pretty happy.

Any quote under $250 is probably re-using your existing gasket because this alone costs > $70.

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thanks for heads up.
Gasket likely not included in previous quote.. i going to find out today.

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Done, took it to Stevens Creek Safelite's store manager Paul. About 50 mins and $228 included tax. Used the original molding.. Will check for leak after driving around in the rain.

Just FYI, also got a quote from Low Price Auto for $185, pretty good, but they donot come to your location for job.

eastbaysubaru

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Didn't you just say you took it to the Stevens Creek Safelite store? Doesn't that negate the benefit of having someone come to your location? Not trying to be a d*ck, just wondering why you wouldn't save yourself the $40 if you had to take it somewhere anyways.

-Brian

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No problem. I took it to store because I found out it's few blocks from my house and already made arrangement yesterday afternoon (Before I got responds). After that, Safelite's customer service lady just sounds more profession on the phone … I know that doesn’t mean s*it some times, but just going with my guts …

So mainly for convenience reasons. But I do appreciate the suggestions folks made.

SuzWRX

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Have you tried checking with your insurance about this?? I have State Farm and all they made me do is pay a $100 deductable and I got my windshield for free. Some have special deductables for windows that are way cheaper than your regular one.

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Really?! I checked with my agent at State Farm, he told me $500 deductable I have to pay before they kick in .. I will check again, thanks. It will be nice to get some money back.

SuzWRX

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^ Really?? Thats crazy you should ask him if they have a special deductable for windshields, it should only be $100.

Lorry

I'm getting mine changed on Monday. $345 from Safelite with a new moulding - so that doesn't sound too different from your $228 plus the extra part.

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humm. no luck with that special deductable like yours.
My agent told me windshield crack replace fall under the comprehensive coverage which for me is $500.

I was hoping to get some kick back to paint my side skirt.. well, now maybe later.

SuzWRX

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^ Thats dumb, good luck with the windshield though. I also got mine done at Safelite.