Loose load on a truck hit me... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

camarozzzz · 09-11-2012, 02:18 AM

As the title states, a truck carrying gravel lost the tarp ontop containing the load within and a finger nail sized rock flew out and hit my windshield; the thing is now cracked and in needing of being replaced :(

Anyone on here ever replace the windshields on their car yet?

I do not look forward to this. I hate the thought of strangers having to remove the whole window, rear view mirror, remote starter from it and then putting it all back in...I already sense a mess up on their part....

I know I am being very cynical...but I have had some bad experiences with car work in the past haha.

Dtrimpi87 · 09-11-2012, 02:24 AM

Call Safelite. From my experiences they do great work. Depending on your insurance it might not even cost you a dime.

camarozzzz · 09-11-2012, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dtrimpi87

Call Safelite. From my experiences they do great work. Depending on your insurance it might not even cost you a dime.

Ahhh we don't have that up here in Canada. I have called my insurance provider though and it will cost me 200-300$ due to my deductible...such a pretty penny lost.

06_warrior · 09-11-2012, 02:28 AM

Did you get the plate number or company phone number? Usually you can call the company and they should replace the windshield due to their negligence.

camarozzzz · 09-11-2012, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 06_warrior

Did you get the plate number or company phone number? Usually you can call the company and they should replace the windshield due to their negligence.

I tried, but I had to back out pretty quickly the guy had pebbles leaking pretty heavy, to top it off my hood has a few nice little chips too now...it has been one hell of a shitty Monday...

I tried to get some details but the guy turned off before I could get it, and it seemed to be hidden behind more tarp go figure...

SD2011SS · 09-11-2012, 03:13 AM

That's why I steer clear of all trucks suvs and semis on the road.. assholes...

camarozzzz · 09-11-2012, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SD2011SS

That's why I steer clear of all trucks suvs and semis on the road.. assholes...

Haha its timeless advice! Unfortunetly this guy cut in front of me while changing lanes a bit too fast and intensely - this is basically what broke the security on his load!

I am pretty damn pissed though, went outside and counted - the hood has 8 rock chips that are huge....

Brutal SS · 09-11-2012, 03:18 AM

Watching the tech replace your windsheild is very painful to watch indeed! I almost fainted when he started goin at it with a saws-all looking device!

Be sure to tell them in advance if you have HUD or not, although they will probably ask you first.

camarozzzz · 09-11-2012, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Brutal SS

Watching the tech replace your windsheild is very painful to watch indeed! I almost fainted when he started goin at it with a saws-all looking device!

Be sure to tell them in advance if you have HUD or not, although they will probably ask you first.

Yaaaa....I had a crack fixed 5 months ago and it was painful to watch them drill it....I most definetly am going to have to find a very trust able tech...I don't want just any hack going at my window...

How do you know if you have HUD? I bought the car second hand 5 months ago and never figured out if I have it or not.

Brutal SS · 09-11-2012, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by camarozzzz

Yaaaa....I had a crack fixed 5 months ago and it was painful to watch them drill it....I most definetly am going to have to find a very trust able tech...I don't want just any hack going at my window...

How do you know if you have HUD? I bought the car second hand 5 months ago and never figured out if I have it or not.

HUD= Head up display. Look on your dash on the driver's side close to the edge of the windshield, if you see a little window that projects images on your windshield, (speed, tach, etc.) then you have HUD. If not, you don't.... As seen in this thread:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78143

wadew2lt · 09-11-2012, 05:12 AM

If you have a 2011 2LT or 2SS, you have HUD. Came standard.

Yea, I shelled out $500 towards the purchase of a NEW OEM windshield. (That was my deductible.) Safelite has a contract with my local Dealer for all windshield replacements. I politely asked the techs if I could watch them replace it. They obliged and were extrememly gentile for my sake. I tipped them well and we were both pleased (They of coarse more than me :-( but...)

sainthinds · 09-11-2012, 05:18 AM

I just got one it was 330 dollars installed.. Rock busted it up I drove it like that 6 months

Rock-It Man · 09-11-2012, 05:51 AM

I had my 2SS's windshield replaced when it was cracked by a stone on the highway.

If you put in a lot of highway miles, this will happen. I have never owned a car that didn't require at least one windshield replacement.

Just make sure you ger a Pilkington windshield, not some lesser knock-off.

Since they all cost more than your deductable, insist on the original. It lists for over $600 for the non-HUD version, I think.

BTW, I didn't watch. When the saw noise started, I left the building and went for a long walk. Came back after an hour and there was my car in the lot, good as new.

EnjoyLife · 09-11-2012, 05:51 AM

That sucks. There is another reason I am glad to have a video camera in my car.

09-11-2012, 02:18 AM	#1
camarozzzz Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 1,338	Loose load on a truck hit me... As the title states, a truck carrying gravel lost the tarp ontop containing the load within and a finger nail sized rock flew out and hit my windshield; the thing is now cracked and in needing of being replaced :( Anyone on here ever replace the windshields on their car yet? I do not look forward to this. I hate the thought of strangers having to remove the whole window, rear view mirror, remote starter from it and then putting it all back in...I already sense a mess up on their part.... I know I am being very cynical...but I have had some bad experiences with car work in the past haha.

09-11-2012, 03:13 AM	#6
SD2011SS Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS-RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 542	That's why I steer clear of all trucks suvs and semis on the road.. assholes... __________________

09-11-2012, 03:18 AM	#8
Brutal SS Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dinwiddie, Va. Posts: 1,901	Watching the tech replace your windsheild is very painful to watch indeed! I almost fainted when he started goin at it with a saws-all looking device! Be sure to tell them in advance if you have HUD or not, although they will probably ask you first. __________________

09-11-2012, 05:12 AM	#11
wadew2lt U.S. Army Veteran Drives: 2LT/RS SGM M6 Polished 20's Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bloomsburg, PA Posts: 795	If you have a 2011 2LT or 2SS, you have HUD. Came standard. Yea, I shelled out $500 towards the purchase of a NEW OEM windshield. (That was my deductible.) Safelite has a contract with my local Dealer for all windshield replacements. I politely asked the techs if I could watch them replace it. They obliged and were extrememly gentile for my sake. I tipped them well and we were both pleased (They of coarse more than me :-( but...) __________________

09-11-2012, 05:51 AM	#14
EnjoyLife Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Vert bought 9/15/12 Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis area Posts: 221	That sucks. There is another reason I am glad to have a video camera in my car. __________________ Car purchased 9/15/2012

09-11-2012, 02:24 AM	#2
Dtrimpi87 Banned Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 & 2011 1LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,491	Call Safelite. From my experiences they do great work. Depending on your insurance it might not even cost you a dime.

09-11-2012, 02:28 AM	#4
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	Did you get the plate number or company phone number? Usually you can call the company and they should replace the windshield due to their negligence.

09-11-2012, 05:18 AM	#12
sainthinds Drives: 2010 ss Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: mobile al Posts: 36	I just got one it was 330 dollars installed.. Rock busted it up I drove it like that 6 months

09-11-2012, 05:51 AM	#13
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	I had my 2SS's windshield replaced when it was cracked by a stone on the highway. If you put in a lot of highway miles, this will happen. I have never owned a car that didn't require at least one windshield replacement. Just make sure you ger a Pilkington windshield, not some lesser knock-off. Since they all cost more than your deductable, insist on the original. It lists for over $600 for the non-HUD version, I think. BTW, I didn't watch. When the saw noise started, I left the building and went for a long walk. Came back after an hour and there was my car in the lot, good as new.