rickman00

I was driving on I-5 to the states yesterday. As I was passing a truck :chainsaw: on my right, a stone came up and hit my windshield. I found a chip on the the windshield after checking it out. Can this chip be fixed WITHOUT replacing the whole thing?

fsttyms1

most chips can be fixed, just have it looked at right away, once it cracks it usually cant be repaired

AcMan24

I may be wrong, but I think insurance companys are now required to fix cracked windshields with no deductable. Not sure though.

Mongolian

I'll guide you through, since I know my way through claims and coverage...

Whether or not your insurance company will pay for the windshield will come down to what you've purchased as your policy.

If you take a look at your policy and see a heading labeled as "winshield/glass buyback" or somthing close to it, you have the coverage and you'll be taken care of. If not then, you're on your own.

jdone

In Ky. the law is they fix all "safety related" glass with no deductable and no increase in your policy rates. This includes headlight covers etc..

fla-tls

AcMan24 is correct - in Florida. In Florida they have to replace your windshield without any deductible.

Mongolian

Not true in CA... if you don't have the coverage.... u don't get jack..

might be different in other states.

bbznyc

allstate in NY doens't cover that as well.... if you find a good repair place, they will do it for you super nice... depends on the person...

moahdriven

happened to me too about 4 months ago bro...i havent worried too much about it tho, its not a very significant chip so i figured id jus leave it...i might go out and get some of that sealer that is supposed to prevent small cracks from growing

drcookie

I got an 1 inch crack on my Jeep's windshield and cost me $50 to "patch" it. It looks like new again.

NYDesi80

Yeah those patch work guys can do some amazing jobs. My friend had it done on his Accord. and I was truly impressed, but you have to take in before the chip starts to get bigger.

jdigeorgio

and I opted to replace the windshield. They tried repairing it first but I guess it was too far gone. Anyway - take it to someone who has done a lot of replacements! The guy that did mine worked at an auto glass place and had done hundreds of windshields.

Also, make sure you leave the windows cracked for a couple of days afterwards so that the air pressure when slamming the door doesn't unseat the windshield before the adhesive can dry fully. Don't have the job done by a mobile unit - which is popular these days but not as good because all sorts of contaminants could be blown around outside and mess of the adhesive. Also - make sure the techs are wearing gloves when they handle the new glass. Oils from your hand can get on the glass which can also ruin the seal.

BTW - I like my new windshield better. It has less distortion in the corners than the OEM glass and it has taken quite a few rocks and no cracks - only minor pitting.

john32

john32

my drivers window and windshield got cracked and insurance paid without deductible

the_wonder_boy

if u got full coverage dose that mean i can get free repair on windowcracks?

Bxscig

Oh boy did that happen to me. It was in slow motion too as it was flying towards me. I swear it lasted like a whole minute before it hit me.

shimbo519

is there anything on the market that can help fix the 'pits' in my windshield. I was detailing the car yesterday and after i cleaned the glass....i couldnt believe my eyes. THere are soooo many lil chips in the windshield that i thought was dirt but it aint. Any suggestions on a remedy?