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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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windshield crack

looking for a place that would do windshield repair. i want to see how much it would cost or if i need a new windshield.
i have a crack from the bottom corner drivers side that goes in a diagonal line up ( maybe 16 inches )
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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a repair is limited to drilling a hole at the edge of the crack to keep it from spreading. you will still see the crack unfortunately. basically look at replacing the glass.
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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cheapest route to go is find your own windshield from a junk yard then take it to someone. New its going to cost you around 250 installed. With a crack that large i think repair is out of the question but i could be wrong.
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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if you can cover the crack/damage up with a dollar bill its repairable

if its bigger/longer than that you have to get it replaced.

craplite, excuse me, safelite glass will cost you $250 as was previously said.
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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ok, thanks for the heads up people. guess i'll start looking for places to replace the whole thing.
Old Aug 11, 2010 | 12:28 AM
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Safelite quoted me $298 for my 04' WRX without the winter package (you know, those heated wipers, lol.)

No-hookup price.

Unfortunately, that weekend they were booked for at least a week ahead, so I went somewhere else.
Old Aug 11, 2010 | 12:34 AM
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Julio, try and hit up elway(Aeros). He had his windshield repalced for almost 350 bucks and they come to your house and do it.
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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Ace auto glass Cost me about $350.00 for a Generic Brand glass(just as good)a Jdm subaru glass will run about $900.00 Hope this helps.
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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ended up going to ace auto today. cost was just a bit over 300 for a replacement. i was surprised to see a lingerie coffee lunch wagon about 2 blocks down. i think i will have to return to that area for an inspection.

thanks for the help people.
Old Aug 17, 2010 | 01:12 AM
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^^^lol ive heard so much good things about that lunch wagon. i have yet to see it for myself
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Originally Posted by namakemono
ended up going to ace auto today. cost was just a bit over 300 for a replacement. i was surprised to see a lingerie coffee lunch wagon about 2 blocks down. i think i will have to return to that area for an inspection.

thanks for the help people.
how was the coffee ??
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Hahah.. across from OCCC .

One day, the inmates were all working outside, checking out the lingerie girls and a big *** van blocked their view. They were outraged! rofl.
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Originally Posted by Irish_car_B0mb
if you can cover the crack/damage up with a dollar bill its repairable

if its bigger/longer than that you have to get it replaced.

craplite, excuse me, safelite glass will cost you $250 as was previously said.
you had problems with safelite also? ***ers made a very small rock windshield chip into a big a$s crack....and now, the crack has spread to giant sized...been meaning to repair it also. for some reason, i thought it was more around the $500 price range....
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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JEFFFFFFFFFF!!!! i haven't gone yet. want to hit it up with me?

doll: i'm not sure how the windshield will turn out in long term quality, but replacing the windshield was $300 ish.
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