Windshield chipped- need to replace
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Windshield chipped- need to replace
Guys,
Bad news
I-40 this evening ,80mph and wat happened i was afraid about.
Some freaking truck on my front throwed a stone straight at my windshield and yes its badly chipped.
Anyone have a recent experience changing windshield? Cost?
Thinking of getting oem at audi dealership itself to avoid potential problems with fixing and later rattles and stuff.Any advise will be helpful..
Its a audi a6 c7 3.0T prestige.
Thanks guys
Sherry
Bad news
I-40 this evening ,80mph and wat happened i was afraid about.
Some freaking truck on my front throwed a stone straight at my windshield and yes its badly chipped.
Anyone have a recent experience changing windshield? Cost?
Thinking of getting oem at audi dealership itself to avoid potential problems with fixing and later rattles and stuff.Any advise will be helpful..
Its a audi a6 c7 3.0T prestige.
Thanks guys
Sherry
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Depends on your state and coverage.....in Arizona insurance isn't required to replace so I had to pay my $500 deductible, which was still a lot cheaper than paying outright.
Now that the first was over with I just lowered my deductible to $250 as the windshield coverage was an extra $50 per MONTH! No brainer on that decision.
I actually have a chip pretty similar to that on my current windshield and haven't even bothered as it hasn't spread, thankfully.
Now that the first was over with I just lowered my deductible to $250 as the windshield coverage was an extra $50 per MONTH! No brainer on that decision.
I actually have a chip pretty similar to that on my current windshield and haven't even bothered as it hasn't spread, thankfully.
Last edited by Glacier6; Feb 13, 2015 at 06:03 PM.
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Look for a windshield repair service. Mine got hit in the first 2 months, smaller star-type crack than yours, but it only cost me $75 for a guy to come out and fill it. Can barely notice it. I also have the HUD, so assume it'd be more expensive than normal to replace.
They should be able to tell you if it's too large for repair -- but have someone look at it ASAP before it starts to expand.
They should be able to tell you if it's too large for repair -- but have someone look at it ASAP before it starts to expand.
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Looks repairable and center of the windshield, so not in your line of sight if I can tell correctly from that picture. Just contact your insurance, they probably have a partnership with Safelite or similar. Cost will be less than $100. Not sure how it is in NC, but in CA, glass repair is not subject to your comprehensive deductible.
Tip: Put Scotch tape on it to keep the dirt out of it. Will be a better repair if they don't have to drill a bigger hole to wash it out.
Tip: Put Scotch tape on it to keep the dirt out of it. Will be a better repair if they don't have to drill a bigger hole to wash it out.
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Looks repairable and center of the windshield, so not in your line of sight if I can tell correctly from that picture. Just contact your insurance, they probably have a partnership with Safelite or similar. Cost will be less than $100. Not sure how it is in NC, but in CA, glass repair is not subject to your comprehensive deductible.
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I've used Safelite for Repair and it really works out great--your chip is small enough to be repaired, no problem. A lot of insurance companies don't charge you a deductible if you opt for repair--that's free. If you don't like the way it looks after repair, you can always get the windshield replaced and pay your deductible.