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What can be done about windshield costs and durability?
Posted on 4/28/26 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 4/28/26 at 8:54 pm
The costs of replacement are outrageous. Safelite quoted me $1002.00. 2 others quoted me >$700 before tax. If that is what a windshield costs, they need to make them more durable.
My wife and I have each had to have our windshields replaced in the past 18 months, and I had to also had an additional one 2.5 years ago. The previous 2 we used insurance to pay ($50 copay), but we just switched to a new insurance with a teen driver a week ago. The new insurance (Progressive) actually mentioned the windshield replacements in the claims history.
I was driving 75 on the interstate and a rock hit my windshield. By the time I got to work, I had more than a foot long break. Windshields are not durable. And they are too expensive to replace.
I cant be alone here, right?
My wife and I have each had to have our windshields replaced in the past 18 months, and I had to also had an additional one 2.5 years ago. The previous 2 we used insurance to pay ($50 copay), but we just switched to a new insurance with a teen driver a week ago. The new insurance (Progressive) actually mentioned the windshield replacements in the claims history.
I was driving 75 on the interstate and a rock hit my windshield. By the time I got to work, I had more than a foot long break. Windshields are not durable. And they are too expensive to replace.
I cant be alone here, right?
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Posted on 4/28/26 at 8:56 pm to AndyJ
Replace yours with something stronger. Some sort of metal, good luck.
Posted on 4/28/26 at 8:57 pm to AndyJ
Just quit buying windshields. When the demand goes down, so will the price.
Posted on 4/28/26 at 8:58 pm to AndyJ
Stop following too close to dump trucks and 18 wheelers.
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:04 pm to AndyJ
Just get the cheapest windshield not the one with fancy sensors and logos or whatever in it. You'll end up having to replace it anyway
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:04 pm to AndyJ
Dash cam, call the number on the back of the truck and tell them to pay up or see you in court.
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:05 pm to AndyJ
You are correct
Check out other cars when in a parking lot or something, seems like over half of them have cracks
And no, it's not a trashy area
I just put the epoxy stuff from Amazon on them and it makes them less noticeable
Check out other cars when in a parking lot or something, seems like over half of them have cracks
And no, it's not a trashy area
I just put the epoxy stuff from Amazon on them and it makes them less noticeable
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:06 pm to white perch
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Just quit buying windshields. When the demand goes down, so will the price
Yep.
Also in Louisiana once they drop the inspection sticker scam don’t worry about it.
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:06 pm to AndyJ
Good pair of driving goggles is about $85.
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:07 pm to AndyJ
Bring a few $20s to the brake tag station so the lady there will overlook the crack.
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:08 pm to AndyJ
You’ll be pissed to know that despite paying more than anyone for car insurance in this state, Florida (who also doesn’t have inspection stickers) will replace your windshield for free.
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:12 pm to AndyJ
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Safelite quoted me $1002.00.
Safelite prices are higher than giraffe tail.
Check with the hood place next time. Bengal Glass used to be practically half the price of Safelite. Are they still on Government by the tracks?
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:17 pm to AndyJ
lol! I don’t fix that shite. I rolled with a cracked windshield for over 10 years
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:22 pm to AndyJ
Stop buying new cars that need to have sensor and cameras calibrated. One of my grandmas has a suburu that cost 1200-1500 to replace hers. Majority of the cost was the actual installation cost.
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:23 pm to AndyJ
Mine was $1,395 last month. Outrageous.
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:27 pm to Jimbeaux
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Safelite prices are higher than giraffe tail.
My recent windshields are typically 40-50% of that. It’s a local shop near my house. I drop it and leave it and come back in a couple of hours. With safelite you are paying for convenience and they know it. I’m a middle class guy. If you are rich and your time is money use Safelite.
This post was edited on 4/28/26 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:32 pm to AndyJ
I had a Toyota Highlander sunroof windshield absolutely shatter spontaneously while driving about 75 on the interstate. When I went to have it replaced the glass guy tells me all of the glass is so thin now that my condition was far from uncommon!
They do it because it weighs less and costs less. He said these days about 2% of front windshields shatter during replacing.
They do it because it weighs less and costs less. He said these days about 2% of front windshields shatter during replacing.
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:36 pm to OysterPoBoy
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:36 pm to AndyJ
I need one right now, too. One of the local places broke it down for me
Windshield: $425.50
Calibrating: $220
Adhesive: $28
Roughly 1/3 of the cost is making sure the cameras/sensors work. Can I skip that step since I don’t think I used those cameras/sensors?
Windshield: $425.50
Calibrating: $220
Adhesive: $28
Roughly 1/3 of the cost is making sure the cameras/sensors work. Can I skip that step since I don’t think I used those cameras/sensors?
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