Windshield questions, repairs, replacements
#197
If you go with Safe Light make sure that the wiper heater connector at the bottom of the windshield is intact. I tried to go with them a couple of years ago, but twice they brought a windshield with the connector broken at the bottom. The leads broke off at the solder joint. After the second defective part I decided to go through insurance and pay the deductible to have OEM glass installed. The quality of the electrical connector on the OEM part was much much better than on the Safe light provided glass. I only had to pay about $100 more out of pocket for the OEM part.
#199
If you go with Safe Light make sure that the wiper heater connector at the bottom of the windshield is intact. I tried to go with them a couple of years ago, but twice they brought a windshield with the connector broken at the bottom. The leads broke off at the solder joint. After the second defective part I decided to go through insurance and pay the deductible to have OEM glass installed. The quality of the electrical connector on the OEM part was much much better than on the Safe light provided glass. I only had to pay about $100 more out of pocket for the OEM part.
#200
btw. just wonder in your case how to get OEM glass for just $100 more out of pocket expense?
Aftermarket windshild glass usually cost less than $300 installed without going through insurance,
Aftermarket windshild glass usually cost less than $300 installed without going through insurance,
If you go with Safe Light make sure that the wiper heater connector at the bottom of the windshield is intact. I tried to go with them a couple of years ago, but twice they brought a windshield with the connector broken at the bottom. The leads broke off at the solder joint. After the second defective part I decided to go through insurance and pay the deductible to have OEM glass installed. The quality of the electrical connector on the OEM part was much much better than on the Safe light provided glass. I only had to pay about $100 more out of pocket for the OEM part.
#201
I am in the process of replacing my 16 LX570 windshield due to the crack by flying rock. During the claim process with insurance and I insist on OEM replacement, and dealership involvement of recalibrating of the safety feature such as LDA camera and functions. At replacement day, I have personally examined the replacement windshield with original Toyota/Lexus package on it with part number and factory location, in my case, the OEM windshield was manufactured in Japan. Out of pocket cost would be for deductible based on your policy. In my case, the windshield deductible is $500.
#202
Sounds like the Lexus Dealer convinced your insurance company that only OEM glass meet the requirements of LX570.
Wonder which insurance company you have?
My insurance company Geico tries to use aftermarket parts whenever possible, probably same way with lots of other insurance companies.
Wonder which insurance company you have?
My insurance company Geico tries to use aftermarket parts whenever possible, probably same way with lots of other insurance companies.
I am in the process of replacing my 16 LX570 windshield due to the crack by flying rock. During the claim process with insurance and I insist on OEM replacement, and dealership involvement of recalibrating of the safety feature such as LDA camera and functions. At replacement day, I have personally examined the replacement windshield with original Toyota/Lexus package on it with part number and factory location, in my case, the OEM windshield was manufactured in Japan. Out of pocket cost would be for deductible based on your policy. In my case, the windshield deductible is $500.
#203
Sounds like the Lexus Dealer convinced your insurance company that only OEM glass meet the requirements of LX570.
Wonder which insurance company you have?
My insurance company Geico tries to use aftermarket parts whenever possible, probably same way with lots of other insurance companies.
Wonder which insurance company you have?
My insurance company Geico tries to use aftermarket parts whenever possible, probably same way with lots of other insurance companies.
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texas008 (07-31-18)
#204
I went through insurance. My deductible is $500 and I was quoted just under $400 for the SafeLight part. Had I not gone through insurance it would have been about $1500 for OEM glass.
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texas008 (07-31-18)
#205
Windshield Crack
Hello!
Well it didn’t take long. Not even a month in and here it is. First crack. Ugh...
Please advice. Leave it be, till it gets worse? Try to repair it? Replace the windshield? Your input is really appreciated. Thank you
Well it didn’t take long. Not even a month in and here it is. First crack. Ugh...
Please advice. Leave it be, till it gets worse? Try to repair it? Replace the windshield? Your input is really appreciated. Thank you
#206
If it reaches the edge of glass it will definitely have to be replaced.
If you do end up with replacement make note of the needed clips.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...ml#post9884882
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...eld-crack.html
If you do end up with replacement make note of the needed clips.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...ml#post9884882
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...eld-crack.html
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GX4TATI (08-23-18)
#207
Any cracks larger than a quarter is advised to be replaced for safety reasons. Depends your insurance coverage, I will insists for OEM glass instead of after market one. I had recently an incident to replace my '16 LX windshield and requested for OEM. At day of replacement work, I had personally meet the installer (Safelite) and ensure the glass is OEM one with Toyota/Lexus part number sticks and original manufacture information. If you have to pay out your own pocket, the difference on those glasses would be $1200 (OEM) vs. $300 (roughly with aftermarket).
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GX4TATI (08-23-18)
#208
The Safelite guys were able to fill the crack. No charge with our Allstate insurance. Happy did not have to replace the windshield. Good to know though that Allstate replaces with OEM parts.
Thank you Acrad and Hzhao, your knowledge is outstanding. Have a great weekend
Thank you Acrad and Hzhao, your knowledge is outstanding. Have a great weekend
#210
OEM glass is expensive but if you can get your insurance to pay for it go for it.
Some windshield replacement discussion here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...indshield.html
Some windshield replacement discussion here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...indshield.html