DJSirkit13

k well today i noticed a crack in my windshield that runs from behind the rear view mirror on the driver side down to the center of the passenger side of the glass.

i thought about claiming it to the insurance (state farm) but my brother crashed to cars within a week and they were both claimed on the insurance so if i claim this the insurance might kick me out of the insurance. so i need a temp fix, so my windshield dosent come crashing in while im driving. ANY Suggestions.

98023IS250

I have seen places here advertising replacement for $200. Of course, those are not OEM but as long as it works.

Initial G

iTrader: (38)

From your description, the crack/damage seems to be significant enough that you shouldn't risk waiting to get the windshield fixed. It might start to "shatter" like a "web" even more with extreme temp. conditions.

I know from personal experience that when my front windshield was hit by a tiny rock while driving on the freeway, it first started as a tiny chip and then grew to a couple of lines across the passenger and driver side within a few hours of the car sitting in the morning sun.

Does your insurance cover windshield damage/replacement etc? Maybe you should ask before reporting anything. As for me, I ended up going through insurance and paying the deductable. I know that an OEM front windshield glass runs you close to $800. You can always get the cheaper generic one which runs around $300 but is of a lower quality. (It's called PPG or something like that) You really get what you pay for.

My suggestion for a temporary fix would be to place some clear "masking" tape cover where the crack is and along the lines on the inside on the front windshield as well as the outside ASAP. It's going to look ugly, but at least it's going to help prevent the glass to shatter even more. Good luck with the situtation though.

Lets Drive

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Have a professional look at the glass and get yourself a quote. You can also contact your State Farm agent and ask for a recommendation, as most agents have a company they work with for replacements, if your glass isn't already covered under your plan. Asking won't hurt.

If you end up having to come out of pocket, you can go with an alternative but reputable make, such as PPG who also makes OEM glass for various makes in the US. You will get the same quality at a fraction of the cost, but you'll be missing the pricey "Lexus" stamp OEM uses to jack up the price.

Whoever does assess and/or repair your glass though, be sure they are experienced at what they do. Leaks, wind noise, etc. can result from an improper installation.

benzo555

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Goto walmart. They sell kits that prevents further cracking. It is not a permanent fix. Pretty easy to do.

IZZO2FIZZO

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year/model and milage....and do u have pictures?
whatever u do do not get aftermarket glass, u will end up paying double.

sailing217

Lexus replaced my windsheild and charged my insurance company a few bucks over $1500. Yes your read it right. Lexus shipped the car to Guardian Glass a few blocks away.

I called guardian glass directly and got a quote of $326 for OEM glass. Same 1-yr warranty too.

So I doubt you'll pay double over the long run with non-oem glass compared to Lexus dealerships. They initially ordered and billed my insurance company for a GS with rain sensing wipers for over $1700, completely crazy.

We did our SUV with knockoff glass for $170 3 years ago. Our new EVO has thinner glass than a lancer to save weight and that'll be special order and we specifically got insurance on it.

B16da9

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Check with your insurance company first, at least here in Florida windshield replacement is free if you have full coverage as it's a liability to them. Then again Florida is a no-fault state so that's probably the reason why.