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Zackety93 · 07-14-2014, 10:42 PM

So last week, I was behind my brother's 91 GMC.. and it threw a rock up and chipped my window. I hadn't driven my car for 2 days after... and I didn't notice it until then. It had cracked the window about 6 inches from the point of impact. The crack has now (a week later) worked its way across my window another 4 or 5 inches... and I know it will only continue to get worse

... So what should I have done? My buddy was telling me about Safelite... but idk if I trust it. I assume I'm going to need a new windshield... and I've been told it's part of Chevy's "roll-over" safety stuff? Any input is appreciated...

TommyTheCat · 07-14-2014, 10:55 PM

just get a new windshield

Zackety93 · 07-15-2014, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

just get a new windshield

Would you suggest going to the Chevy dealer to do so? I've heard it's pretty steep... I plan on heading by there to see how much it would run.

el ess A · 07-15-2014, 03:43 AM

Call your insurance company first to see if it's covered under comprehensive insurance. Some states, like SC, have zero deductible for safety glass, like windshields, if you have comprehensive, regardless of the deductible limit stated on your insurance policy. Not sure about TN. Doesn't hurt to ask.

thiggin2 · 07-15-2014, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zackety93

Would you suggest going to the Chevy dealer to do so? I've heard it's pretty steep... I plan on heading by there to see how much it would run.

Even if you went to a chevy dealer they will just have a glass company do it anyways.

Rock-It Man · 07-15-2014, 06:03 PM

So I see TN has no deductible waiver for glass. Nevertheless, there is no option but to replace the glass. A Pilkington windshield (OEM) will cost about $500 minus your deductible.

Tenring · 07-15-2014, 06:27 PM

It happens, I go through a couple windshields a year in my daily driver.

moE_09 · 07-15-2014, 10:50 PM

My brother got a new windshield from safelite. They did a good job and if u have glass coverage on ur insurance it's free the first time( depending on ur insurance )

Zackety93 · 07-18-2014, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by thiggin2

Even if you went to a chevy dealer they will just have a glass company do it anyways.

I didn't realize they had a non-GM company replace it

that simplifies things..

slakjak1215 · 07-18-2014, 08:54 AM

Usually insurance companies have a zero deductible for windows..I have zero deductible for all glass on my car. Check with them first, if not, safe-lite is good.

Mean Green Z28 · 07-18-2014, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by moE_09

My brother got a new windshield from safelite. They did a good job and if u have glass coverage on ur insurance it's free the first time( depending on ur insurance )

safelight glass sucks, it's thinner than OEM. I got the OEM quality pilkington from Glass America (glassUSA.com) installed for $305

moE_09 · 07-18-2014, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mean Green Z28

safelight glass sucks, it's thinner than OEM. I got the OEM quality pilkington from Glass America (glassUSA.com) installed for $305

I got my class for 0$ from safelite and it's not cracked and is holding up nicely. 0 vs 305? Pretty simple Decision lol

Zackety93 · 07-19-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by moE_09

I got my class for 0$ from safelite and it's not cracked and is holding up nicely. 0 vs 305? Pretty simple Decision lol

I suppose its all up to preference. We ended up getting a close family friend that owns a glass shop here in town to replace it for $260. I made the mistake of telling my insurance it happened 2 weeks ago and they refused to do anything because "all accidents must be reported within 48 hours"

moE_09 · 07-19-2014, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zackety93

I suppose its all up to preference. We ended up getting a close family friend that owns a glass shop here in town to replace it for $260. I made the mistake of telling my insurance it happened 2 weeks ago and they refused to do anything because "all accidents must be reported within 48 hours"

Lol I guess somebody should've also said that on here sorry. But next time now you know that the accident "just happened "

07-14-2014, 10:42 PM	#1
Zackety93 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 6-speed manual Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 137 View My Garage	Rock Cracked Window... What to do? :/ So last week, I was behind my brother's 91 GMC.. and it threw a rock up and chipped my window. I hadn't driven my car for 2 days after... and I didn't notice it until then. It had cracked the window about 6 inches from the point of impact. The crack has now (a week later) worked its way across my window another 4 or 5 inches... and I know it will only continue to get worse ... So what should I have done? My buddy was telling me about Safelite... but idk if I trust it. I assume I'm going to need a new windshield... and I've been told it's part of Chevy's "roll-over" safety stuff? Any input is appreciated... Attached Images

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el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,563	Call your insurance company first to see if it's covered under comprehensive insurance. Some states, like SC, have zero deductible for safety glass, like windshields, if you have comprehensive, regardless of the deductible limit stated on your insurance policy. Not sure about TN. Doesn't hurt to ask. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

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slakjak1215 Drives: 2014 1LS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Derby CT Posts: 409	Usually insurance companies have a zero deductible for windows..I have zero deductible for all glass on my car. Check with them first, if not, safe-lite is good. __________________

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TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	just get a new windshield

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Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	So I see TN has no deductible waiver for glass. Nevertheless, there is no option but to replace the glass. A Pilkington windshield (OEM) will cost about $500 minus your deductible.

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Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	It happens, I go through a couple windshields a year in my daily driver.

07-15-2014, 10:50 PM	#8
moE_09 Drives: 2014 v6 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NY_LI Posts: 395	My brother got a new windshield from safelite. They did a good job and if u have glass coverage on ur insurance it's free the first time( depending on ur insurance )