Cracked...my boo

shadoquad · 05-31-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by WunDemDer

I work for Safelite Autoglass. Call your insurance first then they can transfer you. Takes them about an hour or so for the whole replacement process, plus they can come to your house or work or wherever.

Hope this doesn't get taken as an advertisement lol. I just repair chips and small cracks.

Safelite is who fixed mine. In fact, WunDemDer might work at the one where I had mine replaced, since he and I are both from MD. They did a good job.

SophiaZ · 05-31-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

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1st off... don't call me a kid, okay? Only someone who wants to start drama makes an immature statement like that..especially when I just want to know if I should replace the whole thing or just get it repaired. ( BTW...I am 27..not quite a kid anymore) ANYWAYS.... I'm going to get a few quotes from repair shops and talk to my insurance company about replacement. If it costs, say, $600 for a new one and I get quoted 300+ for a repair..I'll most definitly get a new one.

nogoodname · 05-31-2010, 05:28 PM

It's just a windshield... things happen... no need to get excited.

SophiaZ · 05-31-2010, 05:31 PM

haha..I'm not excited..I'm upset

I dedicated so much time yesterday to detailing it and at the end...see a freakin 10in. crack. That really sux. But still all-in-all..it is only a car... I just don't like imperfections..in any aspect. They get to me quite a bit

nogoodname · 05-31-2010, 05:36 PM

It sure doesn't beat having to repair a bumper four times at the same spot, replace head liner, replace driver seat, random engine glitches, airbrush repair to the clear coat, burn in pooh stains....goes on and on..... Stupid OB G37...LoL

Windshield is cracked and chipped too.

DarkPath · 05-31-2010, 05:48 PM

Check into getting OEM glass for a replacement. The insurance company does this for free or for small deductibles for a reason. There is a difference between OEM Glass and a windscreen that is shaped like the OEM from the manufacturer. It specs for size and shape - but number 1 it won't have that pattern in the glass in the area of the mirror. When you go to the shops for estimates... Make sure you ask if the glass will have that patterned area around the mirror.

SophiaZ · 05-31-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

It sure doesn't beat having to repair a bumper four times at the same spot, replace head liner, replace driver seat, random engine glitches, airbrush repair to the clear coat, burn in pooh stains....goes on and on..... Stupid OB G37...LoL

Windshield is cracked and chipped too.

wow, dude! What the heck do you do to your Z?!! haha...I know it's not funny but how did all this happen?!! tell people to stop touching your roof liner too! I hate that..haha I know that the bird crap eats away our clear coat..maybe going to a body shop for BETTER clear coat might help..I'm thing about that one

nicknick · 05-31-2010, 05:59 PM

Cracked windscreen, simple really. Insurance or get a repair company out to quote you. Is this more polite and non offending?

SophiaZ · 05-31-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkPath

Check into getting OEM glass for a replacement. The insurance company does this for free or for small deductibles for a reason. There is a difference between OEM Glass and a windscreen that is shaped like the OEM from the manufacturer. It specs for size and shape - but number 1 it won't have that pattern in the glass in the area of the mirror. When you go to the shops for estimates... Make sure you ask if the glass will have that patterned area around the mirror.

I'd prefer nissan to do it and have it shipped out or whatever..just seems like for a full replacement that'd be the best option since it IS from Nissan and not a body shop that puts on whatever LOOKS like it fits and has the same shape..I don't know..I'm so confused. I'll figure everything out when I talk to my auto insurance people tomorrow.

SophiaZ · 05-31-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

Cracked windscreen, simple really. Insurance or get a repair company out to quote you. Is this more polite and non offending?

Never offended to begin with but I don't do well with sarcasm/ignorance ...luckily I'm on this site and have to be less mouthy or I'll get kicked off

But yea..I already know this...but everyone is saying that their insurance covers it in full. I understand this but I have a $500 deductable and have to get quotes to find out what's best. Don't wanna waste $500 bucks for a claim if it's not necessary, ya know?!!

2004YZFR1 · 05-31-2010, 07:20 PM

Like he said ,the front glass is actually an integral part of the structural rigidity of cars...it sort of acts as a brace..make sure its done right.

That's why most insurance companys will fix it for free. It ends up saving them money in the end if your in an accident. I know that State Farm has always done that on my cars and I never paid a dime.

SophiaZ · 05-31-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 2004YZFR1

I never paid a dime.

What about your deductable?!!!!! That has to be paid.....

wishihadnav · 05-31-2010, 08:07 PM

Yo sophia just call your ins company n find out if you have glass coverage endorsement..if u do then u would pay a small or no ded to replace the glass..glass repair and glass replacement are two different things..some company's will repair chips for free..if u don't have the glass endorsement then ur comprehenisve coverage will take care of it less ur deductible...u might be able to find replacemnt cheaper than ur ded so at that point ur bettr off just paying out of pocket.

wishihadnav · 05-31-2010, 08:09 PM

A 10in crack is way to large for repair..it definately needs replacemnt

SophiaZ · 05-31-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

Yo sophia just call your ins company n find out if you have glass coverage endorsement..if u do then u would pay a small or no ded to replace the glass..glass repair and glass replacement are two different things..some company's will repair chips for free..if u don't have the glass endorsement then ur comprehenisve coverage will take care of it less ur deductible...u might be able to find replacemnt cheaper than ur ded so at that point ur bettr off just paying out of pocket.

yea..i agree..the price for replacement probably isn't worth reporting it to the ins. co. Find out tomorrow

05-31-2010, 05:36 PM	#35 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	It sure doesn't beat having to repair a bumper four times at the same spot, replace head liner, replace driver seat, random engine glitches, airbrush repair to the clear coat, burn in pooh stains....goes on and on..... Stupid OB G37...LoL Windshield is cracked and chipped too. Last edited by nogoodname; 05-31-2010 at 05:39 PM.

05-31-2010, 05:48 PM	#36 (permalink)
DarkPath Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniversary M6 Rep Power: 14	Check into getting OEM glass for a replacement. The insurance company does this for free or for small deductibles for a reason. There is a difference between OEM Glass and a windscreen that is shaped like the OEM from the manufacturer. It specs for size and shape - but number 1 it won't have that pattern in the glass in the area of the mirror. When you go to the shops for estimates... Make sure you ask if the glass will have that patterned area around the mirror. __________________ C&C WMBG www.carsandcoffeewilliamsburg.com [B]Looking for build badges? darkpath.ent.llc@gmail.com

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05-31-2010, 05:59 PM	#38 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 16	Cracked windscreen, simple really. Insurance or get a repair company out to quote you. Is this more polite and non offending?

05-31-2010, 07:20 PM	#41 (permalink)
2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 15	Like he said ,the front glass is actually an integral part of the structural rigidity of cars...it sort of acts as a brace..make sure its done right. That's why most insurance companys will fix it for free. It ends up saving them money in the end if your in an accident. I know that State Farm has always done that on my cars and I never paid a dime.

05-31-2010, 08:07 PM	#43 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	Yo sophia just call your ins company n find out if you have glass coverage endorsement..if u do then u would pay a small or no ded to replace the glass..glass repair and glass replacement are two different things..some company's will repair chips for free..if u don't have the glass endorsement then ur comprehenisve coverage will take care of it less ur deductible...u might be able to find replacemnt cheaper than ur ded so at that point ur bettr off just paying out of pocket.

05-31-2010, 08:09 PM	#44 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	A 10in crack is way to large for repair..it definately needs replacemnt