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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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I caught a rock from a transport on the weekend and now I have a small (less than six inches) crack. what kind of ballpark am I looking at for replacement?
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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get $0 deductible on your comprehensive insurance. The first windshield replacement will cover the annual increase in your premium.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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How long have you had a crack problem? Nevermind, just re-read post. Sorry!
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Elegabalus

I caught a rock from a transport on the weekend and now I have a small (less than six inches) crack. what kind of ballpark am I looking at for replacement?
Same happened to me two weekends ago.

My insurance paid for it ($0 deductible) but I saw the invoice, it was just under $240 (Boston area). Safelite came and replaced it in my driveway. Great service, I'm happy.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Jiblet
Same happened to me two weekends ago.

My insurance paid for it ($0 deductible) but I saw the invoice, it was just under $240 (Boston area). Safelite came and replaced it in my driveway. Great service, I'm happy.
if you want safelite to come to you its an extra $20. and they charge a $20 glass disposal fee. the local windsheild guys here all quote me at $180 installed. im not gonna go thru insurance. im just gonna pay out of pocket for mine
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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Exact same thing happened to me about a month ago. My insurance covered it ($50 deductible) I saw the invoice, it was $212.00. Safelite came and replaced it in my driveway. Unfortunately, now it whistles a little bit over 30mph.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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Do they replace it with a windshield that has the little Jeep icon and the grille sticker (top center)?
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by sringer
if you want safelite to come to you its an extra $20. and they charge a $20 glass disposal fee. the local windsheild guys here all quote me at $180 installed. im not gonna go thru insurance. im just gonna pay out of pocket for mine
Why? $0 deductible is only an extra $4/month for me, that's around $50/year additional cost. This gets me unlimited windshield or broken glass repair. I get a new windshield every year.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Get insurance if you can. I'm on my 4th replacement in almost 2 years, with only one repair. When you catch something it doesn't graze off!
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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I'll be replacing for 2nd time. Paid $200 for the first one. Gonna change my ins. for this one.
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