Windshield Replacement
05-14-2003, 05:35 AM
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Windshield Replacement
I need a new windshield for my car... Has anyone gotten one from anywhere? I wanna find some place cheap cause I'm broke as hell.
05-14-2003, 07:26 AM
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Not that it helps now but on the new one, get glass break on your insurance.
From what Ive heard, you would not be wise to skimp on a replacement. If those suckers aren't sealed well you will be swimming during rain.
From what Ive heard, you would not be wise to skimp on a replacement. If those suckers aren't sealed well you will be swimming during rain.
05-14-2003, 09:32 AM
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I don't, and how do you figure it's gonna run me 600-700$? I've found companies that'll do it for 300. A friend of mine got her's done for 200 on her Contour. Never heard of it costing 600-700 bucks.
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Well, even though Ive never been through it so I dont really have a gague on pricing, Im willing to bet it's a lot like a paintjob.....you can get ones for under $1000 but the really reliable, high-quality ones are 3,4 and 5 grand. And just like the $1000 will fail/chip before the 3,000, my guess is that there are differences in glass and glues that would cause failure of a windshield sooner too. I can be completely wrong, this is just the only way I can imagine to explain such a price difference. Same goes for computer parts....cheaper will cost you more on the long run.
05-14-2003, 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by TriKKy
Well, even though Ive never been through it so I dont really have a gague on pricing, Im willing to bet it's a lot like a paintjob.....you can get ones for under $1000 but the really reliable, high-quality ones are 3,4 and 5 grand. And just like the $1000 will fail/chip before the 3,000, my guess is that there are differences in glass and glues that would cause failure of a windshield sooner too. I can be completely wrong, this is just the only way I can imagine to explain such a price difference. Same goes for computer parts....cheaper will cost you more on the long run.
Well, even though Ive never been through it so I dont really have a gague on pricing, Im willing to bet it's a lot like a paintjob.....you can get ones for under $1000 but the really reliable, high-quality ones are 3,4 and 5 grand. And just like the $1000 will fail/chip before the 3,000, my guess is that there are differences in glass and glues that would cause failure of a windshield sooner too. I can be completely wrong, this is just the only way I can imagine to explain such a price difference. Same goes for computer parts....cheaper will cost you more on the long run.
05-14-2003, 12:56 PM
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Well one thing you need to remember about insurance companies is that they are in it for the money, not quality of work. They dont give a rats butt what they put in your car as long as it will pass inspection. I just dont trust anyone who requires me to go to a certain person. What I normally do is get their estimate...take it to the place I want, get it done there, pay there difference if there is any. Im just a firm believer in stuff being done right the first time.