PDA

View Full Version : Cost of replacing windshield

Danio
07-09-2003, 03:23 PM
About how much does replacing the front windshield cost at a shop, specifically for an S13? Thanks.
Dousan_PG
07-09-2003, 03:33 PM
less then 200 USD
i had mine done relatively recently
Bill Roberts
07-09-2003, 03:33 PM
I have had to replace 3 now (Rocks on the interstate falling off trucks)

165 for tinted.

More for head up display type windshield.
ca18guy
07-09-2003, 04:09 PM
Free if you have insurance and its cracked by a "rock" (by rock I really mean a nail hammered through the windsheild :coolugh: )
jojothemonkey
07-09-2003, 05:23 PM
Actually it would not be free cause you still have to pay for your deductible on your insurance. And if you have a $500 deductible then you might as well just pay for the windshield. In less you have a really cheap deductible.
ca18guy
07-09-2003, 05:54 PM
Originally posted by jojothemonkey
Actually it would not be free cause you still have to pay for your deductible on your insurance. And if you have a $500 deductible then you might as well just pay for the windshield. In less you have a really cheap deductible.

I was on the understanding that windsheild replacement is non-deductable. I can't be for sure though cause it was the last owner that had it replaced. Most of the windsheild places around here even give you a box of steaks for going to them, cause they know that its free for you :o
jojothemonkey
07-09-2003, 06:31 PM
Well when I asked my insurace comp about they said I would have to pay a deductible. Mabey it is diffrent with diffrent comps.
s13driver
07-09-2003, 07:20 PM
how about get 1 off the junkers ? i think it may be cheaper that way. i don't really know. i need to replace mine as soon as that mofo starts to leak. it is growing from day to day ya know... it is sad to see that thing went from 1 inch to 1 feet and still growing... arrrg:bash: :mad:
95silvia
07-09-2003, 07:50 PM
FLORIDA LAW

Your insurance company has to replace your front windshield free of charge. They cannot ask you for deductible or anything. I just got mine replaced for free about a month ago.

A rock hit me on highway going 80 mph. small crack, but enough to make me worry driving. I called my agent (STATE FARM) they gave me a # to call and those peeps came to my work and changed in less than 2 hrs. oh yah STATE FARM also paid 25 dollars to me for having to put the SUN STRIP on the windshield like i had before. THAT WAS COOL TOO>......

Other states may be different.

RINKU
ca18guy
07-09-2003, 07:53 PM
Originally posted by 95silvia
FLORIDA LAW

Your insurance company has to replace your front windshield free of charge. They cannot ask you for deductible or anything. I just got mine replaced for free about a month ago.

A rock hit me on highway going 80 mph. small crack, but enough to make me worry driving. I called my agent (STATE FARM) they gave me a # to call and those peeps came to my work and changed in less than 2 hrs. oh yah STATE FARM also paid 25 dollars to me for having to put the SUN STRIP on the windshield like i had before. THAT WAS COOL TOO>......

Other states may be different.

RINKU

Ahhh its good to be from Florida :cool:
I knew I wasn't going crazy thinking it was free :D
jojothemonkey
07-09-2003, 08:07 PM
Dang mabey I should quit being lazy and look into it a little more. Just like s13driver mine started out small and now due to the screwed up weather in TX it is huge.
Bbandit
07-10-2003, 10:14 AM
yes indeed..
my windshield has like a 15 inch crack on it
im pretty sure its going to get messy

btw.. i've been quoted for 180 bux installed
but not yet.. for 180 bux.. ima get helmet first
ca18guy
07-10-2003, 10:33 AM
Originally posted by Bbandit
yes indeed..
my windshield has like a 15 inch crack on it
im pretty sure its going to get messy

btw.. i've been quoted for 180 bux installed
but not yet.. for 180 bux.. ima get helmet first

Be sure to get a visor for when the shards of glass come flying at your face :p
WhiteS12+1
07-10-2003, 03:15 PM
Sorry this is a little off topic, but did not want to start a new thread. On my S13 the piece that lines the windshield (the black strip) has came loose and his hanging out. I have pushed it back in but it comes right back out. So my questions is does anybody know of a quick fix for this.
Thanks!!!
Bill Roberts
07-10-2003, 03:37 PM
Just go by a glass shop waving a 20 dollar bill, they will reseat the strip for you....I think the word is "glue"
GotDriftS14
07-12-2003, 12:33 AM
Thanks for the responses. I was asking because I'm thinking of buying an S13 that has a big crack in the windshield, and will obviously need to replace it.

My next question: will insurance cover the cost of replacing the windshield if the crack was already on it when I got the car?

Edit: Oops. This is Danio. I'm on GotDriftS14's computer and forgot to logout first.