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Old 04-09-05, 06:39 AM
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I was driving in PA on I-76 going to visit my girlfriend in Pittsburgh. As I'm passing this 18 wheeler, a rock flies out from under its tire and hits the windshield. Now there is a dime size chip in the glass. Anyone know how I can fix this? I don't want to replace the whole windshield, but I also do not want it to get any larger.
Old 04-09-05, 08:08 AM
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As long as it is dime sized it can be fixed. But get it fixed before it gets any bigger other wise u will have to replace the whole windshield.

Bring it to a windshield repair place - they are generally prety reasonable.

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Old 07-24-07, 07:04 AM
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Are these windshield replacements at cheaper places the same
glass as a Toyota glass? Same thickness??
The toyota glass itself is $650 plus installation at these cheaper
places. $150 total price otherwise.
What's the difference?????????????
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Wow Same thing happened to me the Day I bought the car. I was in NC heading back home and I saw that rick coming...

The chip has been there for a year now with no issues. I'm tihnking of bringing it in soon though before the winter comes.

I think visc's question is simple enough. I'd imagine the Toyota glass has the security glass break sensors on it, and is possibly tempered stronger. Where the $100 glass is not as durable and doesnt have the security system on it. (it's the black trim you see around all your windows.)
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im not sure of the regulations there but in Florida the insurance pays 100% no deductible.
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