I just had my windshield repaired from a rock that hit the speed3 onthe way back from Daytona. I called safelite they gave me a quote of $119 for a chip/crack repair. I called my insurance agent and the told me to call gardian auto glass there price was $75 but I got a discount for be a state farm customer it was $53 with tax. try giving them a call the came to my place of work and fixed in there it took about 20min.
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I just had my windshield repaired from a rock that hit the speed3 onthe way back from Daytona. I called safelite they gave me a quote of $119 for a chip/crack repair. I called my insurance agent and the told me to call gardian auto glass there price was $75 but I got a discount for be a state farm customer it was $53 with tax. try giving them a call the came to my place of work and fixed in there it took about 20min.
Coppertone
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i'll call them, that was one of the names that my insurance company gave me, just didn't make it down that far on the list in my calling ... i don't care what they charge for a repair, because my deductible is waived on that and i don't pay a dime. if it's a full replacement though, i'll be shopping around, because that will be coming out of my pocket. i know they normally will come to me, but the first place i called said because it was so cold out, they couldn't do outside repairs. ?? let me see what guardian has to say ... thanks, marc!
Coppertone
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just called guardian, and anything over 2" they replace the windshield ~ they quoted me $217.84. so far Safelite is the only place willing to possibly repair it. i'll take it down there for them to look at and if it needs replaced, i'll call around. i already got a quote of $200.71 from Advance Auto Glass for full replacement. i'll have to check on the oem status though ... if it comes down to alot more money out of my pocket, it ain't gonna happen.
I can understand why they wouldn't replace a windshield outdoors perhaps because of the caulk or silicone they use. If my work wasn't so far away from you guys I would just offer you to drop your car off here and leave it inside for them to work on it. Plenty of room here.
Larry, those Enkeis Nate posted look really nice. Shoot, if you don't buy them I might for my track tires I bought of Marlon I still need to find wheels for... And I like Rotas too. Hell I like just about any brand of wheel. But you get what you pay for. I bought my RPF1's because they have been my dream wheel since I first got into imports 12 years ago. They were local and Jon is a great guy and they were a great deal so I snagged them. Granted, I had to sell my beloved upright acoustic bass to pay for them though ($1000 for the wheels and tires). And I nailed a pothole in Cleveland and bent one of them and smacked a curb and bent another so light weight wheels are easier to damage, but that's the trade off. From then on, I bob and weave every little pothole.
Larry, those Enkeis Nate posted look really nice. Shoot, if you don't buy them I might for my track tires I bought of Marlon I still need to find wheels for... And I like Rotas too. Hell I like just about any brand of wheel. But you get what you pay for. I bought my RPF1's because they have been my dream wheel since I first got into imports 12 years ago. They were local and Jon is a great guy and they were a great deal so I snagged them. Granted, I had to sell my beloved upright acoustic bass to pay for them though ($1000 for the wheels and tires). And I nailed a pothole in Cleveland and bent one of them and smacked a curb and bent another so light weight wheels are easier to damage, but that's the trade off. From then on, I bob and weave every little pothole.
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I've ran into a few nasty ones, the roads just suck out here, especially with coilovers. So far the wheels are still perfectly round (as far as I can see), lightweights are not a good idea for me (unless they're track only).
Lauri that really sucks, I'm actually surprised my windshield is not cracked or chipped after what I've heard on the highway several times
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ok, this will be the end of my story for today - went to safelite and little did i realize that under the dirt and the windshield wiper there is a nice maybe 6" crack running along the bottom of the windshield, in the dark tint, before it turned north to where i finally saw it (i felt like such a blonde!! duh!) ... so it HAS to be replaced at this point. they quoted me $175 for their safelite glass, $199 for an oem 'knockoff' or she said i'd have to order the oem from the dealer ... i told her my concern about 'waves' in the glass. she said all glass can have defects, but if it's something that i see that's a defect, they will replace for free.
that's where i stand right now. no major rush at this point, i'll keep my eye on it and get it replaced soon, but at least i can drive the car (unlike my debacle last week)
that's where i stand right now. no major rush at this point, i'll keep my eye on it and get it replaced soon, but at least i can drive the car (unlike my debacle last week)
bulls***. I'd inspect it first. Look through the glass and pick an object in the distance. Now walk sideways keeping your eye on the fixed point while the glass moves. If you see some waves, send it back. Some windshields are better than others. Mine has waves in, but they are on the passenger's side and along the edges so it doesn't bother me.
btw when I had the windshield in the MS6 replaced my deductible was 50 bucks. I guess each state has different policies for glass replacement.
Yeah, I had my windshield replaced before I tinted it and it was about $230, my insurance (State Farm) would only cover it if I paid my deductable of $250. But mine wasn't cracked or anything, it was just pitted from highway miles and I didn't want to tint a chipped up windshield. I got mine from Safelite and they did a really good job. I told the tech that I love my car and to take his time. There aren't any waves or anything in the glass I got from them. Just my $0.02
I only know this because I had FL insurance for a while but had to swap to CT insurance because that is where I was stationed at the time.
Also, I'm pretty sure that most insurers have a different deductible for glass or a separate section for "Glass Only" on the insurance policy.
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Whether he realizes it or not, Phen is directly referencing me with this statement. LOL
Ok, so it is more a status thing. Kinda like build it and they will come, except price them high and they will pay. Hell I am just dreaming at this point. Maybe if Uncle Sam comes through big I will be able to get wheels, I would rather get sway bars. Lauri, that is just nuts that you can't block your own driveway, and the fine payment goes to Cali. What is this world coming to?
how do you figure... i took it as he means the guy that buys a set of work/rays/etc etc wheels then acts like hes better than everyone else cause he bought a 3-4k set of wheels for an 18k car haha
if you were willing to get 18's i know a nice set for cheap that is for sale lol (only downside is they need new tires)
but even then its not a bad total price haha
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Exactly my thought!
did you see my link for the craigslist ad?
I'm the exact opposite, I'll brag about how little I spent on my rims
you mean like me getting a set of OZ Superleggera's with 4 tires (all over 75% tread) for 500 bucks? haha sorry that was set up too perfectly not to brag my deal haha
you mean like me getting a set of OZ Superleggera's with 4 tires (all over 75% tread) for 500 bucks? haha sorry that was set up too perfectly not to brag my deal haha
exactly, got my evo wheels with 3 tires with 40% tread left for $200.
