windshield crack
#1
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windshield crack
Hi, I have a new crack in my windshield. It's about a quarter inch to half-inch in diameter. I got it while driving on 880S. There were a whole convoy of 18-wheelers in the right lane, and I was two lanes over to the left, and I still got smacked by a rock.
Is there anything I can do to slow down the growth of the crack? Thanks in advance.
Is there anything I can do to slow down the growth of the crack? Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by sandwi54
you can get it repaired and it shouldn't spread anymore unless the weather is hot, at which point you may have to get it replaced.
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call your insurance... many insurance policies have a "windshield/glass" section. Mine for example, says that they will repair any windshield cracks/bullseyes for free. If they can not repair it, I have to pay a $100 deductable of replacing the windshield. Most chips/cracks, when caught before they are too big, can be repaired thus preventing further cracking. The longer you wait, the more it can crack and thus make a repairable windshield non-repairable--thus call now! If you have this coverage, your insurance company should recommend for you some glass repair places.
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Originally Posted by lndbrusr
call your insurance... many insurance policies have a "windshield/glass" section. Mine for example, says that they will repair any windshield cracks/bullseyes for free. If they can not repair it, I have to pay a $100 deductable of replacing the windshield. Most chips/cracks, when caught before they are too big, can be repaired thus preventing further cracking. The longer you wait, the more it can crack and thus make a repairable windshield non-repairable--thus call now! If you have this coverage, your insurance company should recommend for you some glass repair places.
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When my windshield broke my insurance company referred me to Diamond Autoglass in San Jose or Santa Clara. They did a decent job. They'll go to your work place to do the repair, which is pretty nice.
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Premier Auto Glass - Windshield Repair Specialists.
Operations Manager: (Contact): Elmer Ramirez
Main (408) 943-1200
Mobile (408) 829-9367
this guy is awesome, he comes out in 3 hours and charges a flat $175 for a brand new windscreen (pilkington glass)
beat that price. Tell him your an i-clubber for the great price
Operations Manager: (Contact): Elmer Ramirez
Main (408) 943-1200
Mobile (408) 829-9367
this guy is awesome, he comes out in 3 hours and charges a flat $175 for a brand new windscreen (pilkington glass)
beat that price. Tell him your an i-clubber for the great price
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Originally Posted by glenspen
Premier Auto Glass - Windshield Repair Specialists.
Operations Manager: (Contact): Elmer Ramirez
Main (408) 943-1200
Mobile (408) 829-9367
this guy is awesome, he comes out in 3 hours and charges a flat $175 for a brand new windscreen (pilkington glass)
beat that price. Tell him your an i-clubber for the great price
Operations Manager: (Contact): Elmer Ramirez
Main (408) 943-1200
Mobile (408) 829-9367
this guy is awesome, he comes out in 3 hours and charges a flat $175 for a brand new windscreen (pilkington glass)
beat that price. Tell him your an i-clubber for the great price
http://www.google.com/local?num=50&hl=en&hs=ZNe&lr=lang_en|lang_es&safe= off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&q=premier+auto+glass&near=San+Jose,+CA &sa=X&oi=locald&radius=0.0&latlng=37335278,-121893889,798178017101421887
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Originally Posted by glenspen
Premier Auto Glass - Windshield Repair Specialists.
Operations Manager: (Contact): Elmer Ramirez
Main (408) 943-1200
Mobile (408) 829-9367
this guy is awesome, he comes out in 3 hours and charges a flat $175 for a brand new windscreen (pilkington glass)
beat that price. Tell him your an i-clubber for the great price
Operations Manager: (Contact): Elmer Ramirez
Main (408) 943-1200
Mobile (408) 829-9367
this guy is awesome, he comes out in 3 hours and charges a flat $175 for a brand new windscreen (pilkington glass)
beat that price. Tell him your an i-clubber for the great price
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Heh, i called "elmer ramirez" earlier today and set up a appointment for tommorow.
Elmer's on vacation so I talked to some girl instead.
Here's what they told me over the phone:
$180 for thier glass with weather stripping.
$240 for oem glass with weather stripping (have to wait a few days for them to get the oem glass).
I went with the $180 deal.
Elmer's on vacation so I talked to some girl instead.
Here's what they told me over the phone:
$180 for thier glass with weather stripping.
$240 for oem glass with weather stripping (have to wait a few days for them to get the oem glass).
I went with the $180 deal.
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I have used the 'do-it-yourself' kits from autoparts stores in the past. They have worked in most cases. They are far more effective on small bullseye chips with small cracks of 1/2" or so, but it may be worth a try.
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...rtnumber=09103
-Chris
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...rtnumber=09103
-Chris
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yay!
On my way to work today my chip turned in to a crack that went all the way from the passenger side to the drivers side. Luckily its at the bottom. I am calling Elmer at 8. :x
On my way to work today my chip turned in to a crack that went all the way from the passenger side to the drivers side. Luckily its at the bottom. I am calling Elmer at 8. :x
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Called and the woman that answered quoted me $572+$60 labor+materials for OEM glass, then $750 for the Pilkington glass installed.
I asked her for the "i-club price" and that is what she gave me.
Any other options?
I asked her for the "i-club price" and that is what she gave me.
Any other options?
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Originally Posted by mcdrama
Called and the woman that answered quoted me $572+$60 labor+materials for OEM glass, then $750 for the Pilkington glass installed.
I asked her for the "i-club price" and that is what she gave me.
Any other options?
I asked her for the "i-club price" and that is what she gave me.
Any other options?
Linda did a great job taking care of the crack this morning. Good luck.
-Stan