windshield cracked, Repair or Replace?
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windshield cracked, Repair or Replace?
sup guys~
I just found out my windshield is cracked(about 5~6 inches) this morning when I'm going to work. Most likely rock hit it during last weekend. I did a search on the forums. I could not make up my mind either reapir or repalce it?
I don't really know if that's repairable or not. As for replacement, I'm concering abount the quality of the new one. I don't really want to pay for a new one,then crack again 3 months later. I would rather pay more for a better one.
Any recommand shop would be great too.
Thanks for the help =)
I just found out my windshield is cracked(about 5~6 inches) this morning when I'm going to work. Most likely rock hit it during last weekend. I did a search on the forums. I could not make up my mind either reapir or repalce it?
I don't really know if that's repairable or not. As for replacement, I'm concering abount the quality of the new one. I don't really want to pay for a new one,then crack again 3 months later. I would rather pay more for a better one.
Any recommand shop would be great too.
Thanks for the help =)
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General rule of thumb : if the crack/chip can be covered by a dime (in area), it is fixable. Any bigger than that, you're getting a new windshield
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First thing talk to your Insurance Agent and see if they have any special deductable for windshields. Mine was only $100 and thats all I had to pay. They paid for the entire new windshield and on an 05 STI would have costed me around $700 with installation.
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i was wondering what happens if u have a crack, and it starts to spread and u dont do anyhting about it? is it dangerousl ike the windshield isnt as strong and pretty soon it'll burst into pieces in your face? because i have a pretty big crack that im probably not gonna take care of on my 1993 corolla. just wondering if its too dangerous that i should replace it.
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No it won't burst but the crack will get larger and larger until you will almost have to replace it. It's not like you HAVE to get it fixed A.S.A.P I would just wait till it is a good time for you.
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I think they repair the cracks upto 7 inches.
I replaced mine for $200 for a Forester(I have 3 big cracks for
3 yrs). I call the person and he show up at my work place in 1 1/2hr.
Also, he did others WRX for $180.
It was good.
-Kendo.
I replaced mine for $200 for a Forester(I have 3 big cracks for
3 yrs). I call the person and he show up at my work place in 1 1/2hr.
Also, he did others WRX for $180.
It was good.
-Kendo.
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Originally Posted by Impala SS AutoX
General rule of thumb : if the crack/chip can be covered by a dime (in area), it is fixable. Any bigger than that, you're getting a new windshield
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