chris07is

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I was driving to LA on the freeway when a rock hit my windshield and causes this small dent and crack. Should i get a new one or just call safelite to repair it...I read something here about it cost so much to replace oem windshield..ARGHH soo fraustrated... sorry for the crappy pix...

santacruz

idk where you live but in Florida insurance companies are required to replace your windshield with no deductible so I would look into that in your area before you make a decision.

MyIS350G

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you better get it done quick! my chip was smaller than that and within a week.. the crack went across my windshield.. a friend of mine with an auto glass shop gonna get it done for me for $180..

new.era.13

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i did safelite when my windshield cracked from a rock. if you have AAA, it is free.

350FSport

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Replace. Even if you don't use insurance, I had mine replaced in my previous car for about $250.

rgarjr

iTrader: (1)

Damn pretty big chip.

shadowman

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I was told from a glass shop:

Cracks that are bigger than the size of the quarter cannot be safely repaired. Most likely it will spread again...

In CA, you cannot repair crack or chip on the driver side because it will become a distraction. This I think is stupid because it's already there.

If you can repair it, repair it ASAP because the damn thing will spread. Avoid using the heater because it will spread even quicker. Also, avoid pot holes too.

Your insurance should cover repair for free or you have to pay like 80 dollar deductible to replace with aftermarket. But this depend on your insurance, so call and ask about it.

ISRocker

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We got a chip in our MDX and was told that AAA was one of the few insurance companies that did not cover the repair. It cost us about $30 to fix the chip. It was rather small...

I was also told that they would not repair a chip that was infront of the driver.

To be sure, call and ask your insurance company.

dojoman

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If you have Farmers they will fix it for free. Covered up to $65. AAA does not cover crack repair.

new.era.13

iTrader: (10)

I have AAA(csaa) and they got safelite to come out and repair for me. But than again, i have the highest package they offer.

YoungMoney

I just had safelite come out and fix a chip I had which was very similar to yours.

It was painless and free... BUT keep in mind that when you repair a chip you can still see it. I was thinking it would be as good as new, but while the repair helps the crack not spread... it doesn't make it "disappear".

ShaunBhere

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If you don't get it done right away I was told dirt will get into the chip and then when you try to fix it this may cause it to crack

iRock

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Get safelite unless your insurance replaces for free

chris07is

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called my insurance, i was refer to another company that gives me $25 off the repair or the cost of the windshield. My insurance wouldn't cover it coz my deductible is 1k. so i was referred..they're going to replace the windshiled instead of fixing it...total cost $467.90 including labor, windhield wid the delears clip on the side and top mounting of the widshield and the $25off gift card...is that seems fair price?

shaolin

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it's funny i just got a chip just like yours two days ago...since it's not on my driver side so I'll try to seal it. Toyota seems to have weaker windshield so I don't think it's worth replacing it.