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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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Angry Where to replace windshield?

Stupid truck with out mud flap kick up a small pebble from 4 length car away and now i have a 8 inch crack

SO............

Where to get my crack winshield replace?

Dealer or some other place?

Price range?







Old Jan 23, 2004 | 07:18 PM
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if you have the money, you can buy the windshield parts from the dealer & have them install it for you. we're talking about $700 plus tax.

if you're in a budget, you can go to any windhield glass repair shop. at the same time, i've heard not so good results.

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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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$150 from the recycler window glass place up here in Rancho.
Old Jan 23, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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I've been in your shoes before. Same thing happened to me. Some truck kicked up pebbles and I got a crack on my windshield. First, see if you have any coverage on your insurance for it. I think I was covered for $150 or $200. I can't quite remember. But that should cut the pain down wherever you decide to get it done. I just got it done by some place that goes right to your house and does it in about an hour.
Old Jan 23, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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i got my windsheild replaced at safelite in south sf. i think it was like 270 or so for the new windshield installed.

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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 12:02 AM
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I'm getting mine done saturday at high noon, at my house for $140 installed. Just praying he does a good job at that price. I'll let you know how it turns out. Guy has been in bussiness for 8 years now. Checked BBB and no complaints. Lifetime against leaking and defects.

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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 04:06 AM
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Is the aftermarket windshield better? worst? same? Can you tell the differnet between them?
Old Jan 24, 2004 | 12:25 PM
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aftermarket glass doesn't crack from breathing on it like stock glass.

I got DuPont quality aftermarket glass from Oakland Glass installed as part of bodywork done on my car, and they did an excellent job.
Old Jan 24, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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isn't the 04 antenna mounted in front of the windshield?
Old Jan 24, 2004 | 03:14 PM
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Originally posted by lowball
I'm getting mine done saturday at high noon, at my house for $140 installed. Just praying he does a good job at that price. I'll let you know how it turns out. Guy has been in bussiness for 8 years now. Checked BBB and no complaints. Lifetime against leaking and defects.

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Is that out the door price, windshield and everything? DAMN let me know how it turns out. I might just go to him if he does good work. THanks
Victor
Old Jan 25, 2004 | 11:43 AM
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Is that out the door price, windshield and everything? DAMN let me know how it turns out. I might just go to him if he does good work. THanks
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Victor,

Yep, that was the out the door price! Took him about 45min. Great workmanship and he was on time. He replaced the glass and the rubber seal that goes around the glass but re-used the old factory rubber molding.

He said that some of the glass companies try and replace that too, but if it doesn’t need replacing they don't do it just because. Most of the time on a newer car it doesn't need replacing. If you want that too then he said another $60 would cover it. Still $200 wouldn't be that bad either.

Import Auto Glass is the company and the guys name is Sergey. He and his two or three brothers own the business. They offer a lifetime warranty on leakage and workmanship. 916.296.4445 or 916.416.1333.

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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Victor,

Yep, that was the out the door price! Took him about 45min. Great workmanship and he was on time. He replaced the glass and the rubber seal that goes around the glass but re-used the old factory rubber molding.

He said that some of the glass companies try and replace that too, but if it doesn’t need replacing they don't do it just because. Most of the time on a newer car it doesn't need replacing. If you want that too then he said another $60 would cover it. Still $200 wouldn't be that bad either.

Import Auto Glass is the company and the guys name is Sergey. He and his two or three brothers own the business. They offer a lifetime warranty on leakage and workmanship. 916.296.4445 or 916.416.1333.

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thanks for the info bro
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