testarossaguy

I've been quoted $365 for a new windshield from the Glass Doctors....using an OEM replacement this is reasonable I think. But they say that the molding may be destroyed during the removal process, and new molding is $228. Should I go ahead and get new molding too, or wait and see if it can be carefully removed and re-used.

skiracer

and replace it later if it gets buggered up.

dimitristx

I had the windshield replaced at ~$500 at the dealer, so I'm assuming the modling was salvaged.

svxit

I lean towards replacing it. The Little Woman had to have a windshield replaced on her car a few months ago and I watched whilst it was done; that molding undergoes a lot of tugging and prying. Sure enough, she had leaks at the top of the windshield, requiring two additional visits. Most likely attributable to workmanship, but still, just to be on the safe side. ...

testarossaguy

Re: Okay...I'll wait and see how it turns out....

skiracer1313

Doesn't your insurance cover it? Why not replace the seal as well? $100 ded no matter what.

2A8Lemons

I went to about ten places and heard from $350 - $580.

Then on my last place to check the guy had a used one for $80 and he used the original molding.

The glass had already been replaced according to the installer.

The Way I see it ..... It's a used car so what will it hurt if you can get a good glass.

NO LEAKS!

testarossaguy

No....unfortunately my insurance "comp" is under the collision umbrella with a healthy deductable. So I'm paying for this one myself. I am going to see if they can seperate glass from the rest of the comp & collision coverage.

Always Overcharged

$2000.00NZD last month -metal layer etc