tiny piece of gravel hit windshield
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Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Falls Church, VA USA
Well...
And have 3 chips in the windshield, with only one being noticeable by most people. Called the insurance company because they used to repair the star chips so they would not have to buy a windshield. They no longer do this and wanted to set up an appointment for me to have it fixed on my dime.
I told them no thanks, I would rather have a new windshield and wait for it to break and pay the deductible. The price of fixing this at a glass shop was ridiculous, so I ordered a kit off Amazon and will try fixing it myself.
I will let you know how it goes. Good thing is that it is on the passenger side, so it doesn't bother me as much.
I told them no thanks, I would rather have a new windshield and wait for it to break and pay the deductible. The price of fixing this at a glass shop was ridiculous, so I ordered a kit off Amazon and will try fixing it myself.
I will let you know how it goes. Good thing is that it is on the passenger side, so it doesn't bother me as much.
Amazon.com: Fix-A-Flat - Fix-A-Windshield, Do-It-Yourself Windshield Repair Kit (161890): Automotive
It might have made a little difference, but with the time and effort required it should have made more, price was cheap, but "repair" was only mediocre.
You can pick up a glass repair kit for like $12. I've used one before on a small chip and it worked great.
There is a possible problem with using that service. Right now, it saves you money and your insurance rates won't go up. However, let's say you theoretically have an accident six months from now. When you make that claim, your insurance company will view that as having made two claims in the last six months, the windshield and the accident. That's when they hit you with the increase in premiums.
I'm not saying you shouldn't take advantage of that service, but it could potentially cost you down the road. Just something to consider if the chip is really small.
There is a possible problem with using that service. Right now, it saves you money and your insurance rates won't go up. However, let's say you theoretically have an accident six months from now. When you make that claim, your insurance company will view that as having made two claims in the last six months, the windshield and the accident. That's when they hit you with the increase in premiums.
I'm not saying you shouldn't take advantage of that service, but it could potentially cost you down the road. Just something to consider if the chip is really small.
Worth it if you ask me, to not have to think about and make it nicer all-around
You were lucky!
The other day I had a small pebble hit my windshield in the very corner right by the molding and the glass immediately started to split.
Now I have 8" long crack running sideways
My first window crack in 15 years, I guess it was a pretty good run or auto glass just isn't what it used to be.
The other day I had a small pebble hit my windshield in the very corner right by the molding and the glass immediately started to split.
Now I have 8" long crack running sideways
My first window crack in 15 years, I guess it was a pretty good run or auto glass just isn't what it used to be.
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Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 782
From: WV
You were lucky!
The other day I had a small pebble hit my windshield in the very corner right by the molding and the glass immediately started to split.
Now I have 8" long crack running sideways
My first window crack in 15 years, I guess it was a pretty good run or auto glass just isn't what it used to be.
The other day I had a small pebble hit my windshield in the very corner right by the molding and the glass immediately started to split.
Now I have 8" long crack running sideways
My first window crack in 15 years, I guess it was a pretty good run or auto glass just isn't what it used to be.
When it hit this morning, it was loud. I immediately thought the windshield had to be cracked. There's a nice 3/4 inch or so vertical line there, but no crack. I also thought, what if that had hit the hood? That would have been one humongous ding!
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Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 95
From: USA wide traveling in the RV
Windshield coverage under comprehensive varies by state. Some sates require compaines to do zero deductible for windshields. Other states - it is whatever you overall deductible is.
I have lived in many different states (retired USAF).
I have lived in many different states (retired USAF).
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