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Old 04-25-2008, 11:00 AM
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i got a big crack in my windshield and i was wondering whats the avarge price for replacing one. thanks guys
Old 04-25-2008, 11:11 AM
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Just over 2 bills.
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a buddy of mine called around town like a crazy man and found a place that came out to his work parking lot and did it there....he had to drive around with a tape over all the edges for a week but you couldnt beat the "come to me" service....

best part..only cost him 100 bucks...
this was in tx though....
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Old 04-25-2008, 11:32 AM
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+1 Safelight charged just over $200 for the one on my Z. They came out and did it under my carport and I watched the whole time. The tech was very experienced in doing Zs so it was quick, clean and damage free.
Old 04-25-2008, 11:37 AM
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does your insurance not cover your windshield?
Old 04-25-2008, 12:30 PM
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my policy pays for free repair...tried it but the hole spread more so they went and replaced it for free
Old 04-25-2008, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonZ-YA
a buddy of mine called around town like a crazy man and found a place that came out to his work parking lot and did it there....he had to drive around with a tape over all the edges for a week but you couldnt beat the "come to me" service....

best part..only cost him 100 bucks...
this was in tx though....
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A week? That's way overkill. Takes the adhesive a few hours to cure.
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Originally Posted by 350z_racer05
does your insurance not cover your windshield?
his deductible is probably more that what a new windshield would cost.
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A glass guy that works with my cousin told me that they scratch the
frames, and don't use primer before replacing the glass. He says that causes
the frame to rust and eventually break. They do it purposely to imports!
They all hate imports, espicially Toyota's. I could not believe what I was hearing, but he was being honest about how they screw with cars.
He tells me that customers are such a-holes, and ask stupid questions, so
they just do some damage before installing the glass. He works for one of the
bigger, more reputable companies. BE CAREFUL!
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Originally Posted by VENOMSZ
A glass guy that works with my cousin told me that they scratch the
frames, and don't use primer before replacing the glass. He says that causes
the frame to rust and eventually break. They do it purposely to imports!
They all hate imports, espicially Toyota's. I could not believe what I was hearing, but he was being honest about how they screw with cars.
He tells me that customers are such a-holes, and ask stupid questions, so
they just do some damage before installing the glass. He works for one of the
bigger, more reputable companies. BE CAREFUL!
He's full of it. Even if they did do that the adhesive would go over the scratches the same as the paint does, to protect it from rust.
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Originally Posted by invazn
his deductible is probably more that what a new windshield would cost.
If it's full coverage it's usually "free", or atleast nothing out of pocket. I guess it may depend on the insurance company.
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Mine was $189 installed. They came to my work and did it there. Did a good job.
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GeeZ nobody flaming the nOOB for being too lazy or unsmart to use the search feature.........I've lost my faith in the members here.
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i had my windshield replaced for around $200 also. i didnt drive it for a couple days so that it could dry
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Originally Posted by VENOMSZ
A glass guy that works with my cousin told me that they scratch the
frames, and don't use primer before replacing the glass. He says that causes
the frame to rust and eventually break. They do it purposely to imports!
They all hate imports, espicially Toyota's. I could not believe what I was hearing, but he was being honest about how they screw with cars.
He tells me that customers are such a-holes, and ask stupid questions, so
they just do some damage before installing the glass. He works for one of the
bigger, more reputable companies. BE CAREFUL!
Why don't you name the company so we know who to avoid.
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Originally Posted by 350ZTheStandard
GeeZ nobody flaming the nOOB for being too lazy or unsmart to use the search feature.........I've lost my faith in the members here.
Be cause that shouldnt be the reason for us to respond to the thread. Its not that big of a deal and requires 30 seconds out of your life to reply. Reason for a forum is to help ppl out.
Old 04-25-2008, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
Why don't you name the company so we know who to avoid.
Well it's here in Houston, so...Apple Glass
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Originally Posted by 350z_racer05
If it's full coverage it's usually "free", or atleast nothing out of pocket. I guess it may depend on the insurance company.
i have full coverage and my deductible is $500. i had to pay for my windshield.


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