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Old 11-14-06 | 01:49 PM
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When we bought our LX the finance manager was going over the usual warranty protection packages with us and asked if our LX had the Night View system. It seems that if you do, your windshield is over $3k OEM!!!!
Old 11-14-06 | 02:09 PM
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Wow! I bet it's made of optical quality glass or something.
Old 11-14-06 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim_Chow
Allstate. But glass coverage varies from state-to-state. I'm in Arizona. I actually can't remember if I pay extra for the glass coverage or not.:-) I know it's not under comprehensive. If I did pay extra, it's because when I lived in Denver 16 yrs ago, my 84 toyota pickup got bombed by golf-ball sized hail. Back then, my insurance was based in CA, as I was living in CO for only a few months. Glass was under comprehensive in CA.

I gotta say, making the claim was very hassle-free. I did it all over the phone and faxed the guy the estimate so he could start the paperwork, then the invoice after the work was completed. Got the check in a week or two, never even had to take the vehicle in to have it inspected!
Are you sure? Glass is ALWAYS covered under comprehensive and glass claims are not considered chargeable (no rise in premiums).

Check with your agent first if you don't want to file a claim.
Old 11-15-06 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Gohawks63
Are you sure? Glass is ALWAYS covered under comprehensive and glass claims are not considered chargeable (no rise in premiums).

Check with your agent first if you don't want to file a claim.
In NY, it was included in the comp. If it were under comp in AZ (my comp deductible is either $500 or $1K, can't remember), I would have had to pay the deductible. My glass coverage is 100%.
Old 11-15-06 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim_Chow
In NY, it was included in the comp. If it were under comp in AZ (my comp deductible is either $500 or $1K, can't remember), I would have had to pay the deductible. My glass coverage is 100%.
Well that's a different issue versus it's not covered. Yes, if you have a high deductible you're out of luck.

With that said, I've worked for a mjor insurance carrier for close to 19 years so I'm a bit familiar with this stuff. Carrying such a high deductible on comp may not be as cost-eefective as one might think.

I went through the same decision process a few years ago. I had a $0 deductible on comp. When I inquired about raising it, the money I was going to save annually wasn't enough to justify the cost I would have in the event I had a claim, so I kept it at $0. Now it may be different in NY so I will defer and assume you've already done that research.

Deductibles on collision coverage are an entirely different story. Raising your deductible there could provide substantial savings.
Old 11-15-06 | 12:27 PM
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Guys I jst gave my insurance a call and I have to pay $100 deductible...
What do u guys think about this?
Old 11-15-06 | 01:04 PM
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100 dollars instead of a lot of dollars...ied be happy.
Old 11-15-06 | 03:20 PM
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Why would I be happy when my windshield is all jackedup now its like 15' long Would you be happy? Its better to not have any cracks at all man
Old 11-15-06 | 04:34 PM
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your truck is about 15 feet long, so i doubt the crack in your windshield is such a length.

For 100 dollars, get it fixed with OEM Toyota/Lexus glass and be on your way.
Old 11-15-06 | 06:03 PM
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All right, I already turned it in like three hours ago so....
*sigh*
Old 11-15-06 | 09:51 PM
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I definately agree: only having to pay $100 and getting OEM materials and dealer warranteed workmanship, backed by insurance - probably the best way to go...

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