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wlivingston04 · 03-15-2010, 10:49 AM

Hey Camaro 5 family,

I had a small window crack for a half-day, decided to wait until the weekend and go get it repaired, well needless to say, I didnt make it through the weekned because the crack spread across the windshield that same night

So now I have to replace the entire windshield. I took it to a place off N.Shepard in Houston and they quoted me a price of $330 bucks

Just wanted to get you guys feedback, is this a reasonable price?

Does anybody know of any good shops where I can get this done at a better price?

Thanks, any advice would be appreciated!

NOTE: I am posting this in the general and regional sections of the C5 forums.

ddennis · 03-15-2010, 11:48 AM

That sounds like a good price.

tjd24 · 03-15-2010, 11:54 AM

As a point of comparison Safelite can give you a quote - I've used them in the past as they can do it at your place of work or home - their quality is great IMO - http://www.safelite.com/

Wileytrigger21 · 03-15-2010, 11:59 AM

How long is the crack...these guys might b able to fix it http://www.houstonwindshieldrepair.net/. They fixed a crack on my wife's camaro a month ago and it has not spread.

DangerZL1 · 03-15-2010, 12:26 PM

I'd just call several places in your area, and if you're paying for it yourself, it's usually a cheaper price than going through your insurance. Be sure to let them know when you call. It really depends on the mark-up on the glass and their installation cost.

Shuffler · 03-15-2010, 12:56 PM

One of the folks from H-Town Camaro club told me they were about $500.

Your price seems good.

Give Uniglass (281) 449-0808 a call. They are located on the north side out Hardy a ways. They usually have good pricing.

If your closer to Pasadena try Low Price Auto Glass (713) 472-6270 they'll come to you if needed.

ron10 · 03-15-2010, 01:11 PM

that sucks.in kentucky,a front windshield is covered under comprehensive insurance.no charge.just call the glass co. and they take of the paper work.

beekay70 · 03-15-2010, 01:17 PM

I had mine done at Binswanger glass on fm 1960. It cost me $275 and they only took about an hour.

Tecca · 03-15-2010, 01:32 PM

Personnally I would check with your insurance company, mine will replace with the OEM windshield, not that cheap thin junk at safelite. Granted if not it will cost you $435 plus installation.

PQ · 03-15-2010, 01:34 PM

just got a crack in mine that spread as well. So availablility is ok?

RipGear · 03-15-2010, 02:47 PM

Ours has a crack too. It got a small chip under the windshiel wiper that turned into a crack pretty fast. I hope this isn't going to become a common occurence.

DTM · 03-15-2010, 02:49 PM

I had to replace the windshield on my 5 series once, let's just say I'd be more than happy to pay $300 for brand new Camaro glass

Scott@Bjorn3D · 03-15-2010, 03:00 PM

I got a star about 6 months ago and got it patched right away. I had to pay 35.00 bucks for it. Insurance won't pay anymore for it they would rather just replace the windshield do to possible glare in the eye from the star. Since it is on the passenger side I just had it fixed. If it was on drivers side I would of replaced the windshield.

wlivingston04 · 03-15-2010, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beekay70

I had mine done at Binswanger glass on fm 1960. It cost me $275 and they only took about an hour.

Thanks I will definately give them a call.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mccd34

How long is the crack...these guys might b able to fix it http://www.houstonwindshieldrepair.net/. They fixed a crack on my wife's camaro a month ago and it has not spread.

The crack started right below the windshield on the driver side, and spreads all across the windshield to the passenger side.....basically there is only about 2-3 inches thats not cracked....im pretty sure it cant be repaired

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjd24

As a point of comparison Safelite can give you a quote - I've used them in the past as they can do it at your place of work or home - their quality is great IMO - http://www.safelite.com/

Thanks, ill check it out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RipGear

Ours has a crack too. It got a small chip under the windshiel wiper that turned into a crack pretty fast. I hope this isn't going to become a common occurence.

Thats what Im thinking, I was wondering how many people out there who were having this same issue, if it starts to reoccur with other camaro owners, I would think this would be considered a manufacturer defect.....a recall, or something. Ive already taken it to the dealer to see if it was under warranty to get replaced and the answer I got was....NO!

03-15-2010, 10:49 AM	#1
wlivingston04 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 113	Need to replace windshield, Houston TX Hey Camaro 5 family, I had a small window crack for a half-day, decided to wait until the weekend and go get it repaired, well needless to say, I didnt make it through the weekned because the crack spread across the windshield that same night So now I have to replace the entire windshield. I took it to a place off N.Shepard in Houston and they quoted me a price of $330 bucks Just wanted to get you guys feedback, is this a reasonable price? Does anybody know of any good shops where I can get this done at a better price? Thanks, any advice would be appreciated! NOTE: I am posting this in the general and regional sections of the C5 forums. __________________ Live, Laugh, Love....

03-15-2010, 11:54 AM	#3
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	As a point of comparison Safelite can give you a quote - I've used them in the past as they can do it at your place of work or home - their quality is great IMO - http://www.safelite.com/ __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

03-15-2010, 01:34 PM	#10
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	just got a crack in mine that spread as well. So availablility is ok? __________________

03-15-2010, 02:47 PM	#11
RipGear Drives: '74 Vette Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Missouri City, Texas Posts: 104	Ours has a crack too. It got a small chip under the windshiel wiper that turned into a crack pretty fast. I hope this isn't going to become a common occurence. __________________ 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, L82 V8, A3 2005 Craftsman Push Mower, I1, M1 2006 Kia Sportage LX, V6, A4 2006 Troy-Bilt Weed Eater, I1 4-Stroke, M1 2010 Camaro #64281, 2SS/RS, L99, RJT, Black Leather, Black Rallys

03-15-2010, 02:49 PM	#12
DTM DTMphotography Drives: 10' Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 585	I had to replace the windshield on my 5 series once, let's just say I'd be more than happy to pay $300 for brand new Camaro glass __________________ 2010 2SS/RS: 12.77 @ 111mph (muffler delete) - SOLD

03-15-2010, 11:48 AM	#2
ddennis #3736 Drives: 1978 Z28, 2003 & 2007 Z71, Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St Louis Posts: 179 View My Garage	That sounds like a good price.

03-15-2010, 11:59 AM	#4
Wileytrigger21 Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT / RS, Blk 1SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 404	How long is the crack...these guys might b able to fix it http://www.houstonwindshieldrepair.net/. They fixed a crack on my wife's camaro a month ago and it has not spread.

03-15-2010, 12:26 PM	#5
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	I'd just call several places in your area, and if you're paying for it yourself, it's usually a cheaper price than going through your insurance. Be sure to let them know when you call. It really depends on the mark-up on the glass and their installation cost.

03-15-2010, 12:56 PM	#6
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	One of the folks from H-Town Camaro club told me they were about $500. Your price seems good. Give Uniglass (281) 449-0808 a call. They are located on the north side out Hardy a ways. They usually have good pricing. If your closer to Pasadena try Low Price Auto Glass (713) 472-6270 they'll come to you if needed.

03-15-2010, 01:11 PM	#7
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	that sucks.in kentucky,a front windshield is covered under comprehensive insurance.no charge.just call the glass co. and they take of the paper work.

03-15-2010, 01:17 PM	#8
beekay70 Drives: 2010 CGM SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: TX Posts: 54 View My Garage	I had mine done at Binswanger glass on fm 1960. It cost me $275 and they only took about an hour.

03-15-2010, 01:32 PM	#9
Tecca . Drives: ... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,380	Personnally I would check with your insurance company, mine will replace with the OEM windshield, not that cheap thin junk at safelite. Granted if not it will cost you $435 plus installation.

03-15-2010, 03:00 PM	#13
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	I got a star about 6 months ago and got it patched right away. I had to pay 35.00 bucks for it. Insurance won't pay anymore for it they would rather just replace the windshield do to possible glare in the eye from the star. Since it is on the passenger side I just had it fixed. If it was on drivers side I would of replaced the windshield.

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