Cracked...my boo

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.

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, 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.....

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.

05-31-2010, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
DarkPath Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniversary M6 Rep Power: 15	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	#2 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 17	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	#4 (permalink)
2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 16	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.