Damn rock cracked my windshield!

doubleG370Z · 03-24-2011, 12:59 PM

Driving the Highway & a flying object is coming right at me, unable to swerve I hear a bang on my windshield! ...at 90-100km, it sounded loud.

I look at my lower passenger side of the windshield, there's a chip & cracking line

Only way to look at this, glass damage or body damage which is worse

kenchan · 03-24-2011, 01:02 PM

Ouch!

Mt Tam I am · 03-24-2011, 01:05 PM

The cracking line sounds like it might get worse, I hope it does not. The passenger side is better than your side though.

Lemers · 03-24-2011, 01:07 PM

Insurance covers glass repair?

Econ · 03-24-2011, 01:07 PM

thats sucks.

just remove the windshield and wear a helmet.

doubleG370Z · 03-24-2011, 01:08 PM

/\ I touched the inside of the windshield where the line is & it started to spread!!!

doubleG370Z · 03-24-2011, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

Insurance covers glass repair?

yes, comprehensive...thought it was a $300 deductible instead it's $200.

Lemers · 03-24-2011, 01:14 PM

Some insurance companies cover glass repair (not replacement) at 100%

Cmike2780 · 03-24-2011, 01:15 PM

I have Allstate. Some insurance don't have a deductable for glass. Check your policy. I've had my windshield replaced in my old car without paying anything out of pocket.

gbrettin · 03-24-2011, 01:27 PM

I had a rock hit my windshield in my Z 2 weeks ago. The rock was about the size of a quarter and it hit my windshield going 70mph. I felt your same pain. I had the crack fixed next day. My insurance, esurance, covered it free of charge because it was a repair. I think most insurance companies do the repair for free as others stated. Anyways, after the repair was done I have a dot where the rock hit. It's not all that noticeable but it pisses me off a little.

flashburn · 03-24-2011, 01:37 PM

It also can depend on your state. For instance in Florida Insurance companies HAVE to cover both windshield repair and replacement for free with no deductible. If the crack is small enough and not in your immediate eye line, they will repair it, else replace.

BeachZTT · 03-24-2011, 01:51 PM

We refer to our XTerra is the "Rock Magnet". We have had 4 windshields (including the original) in 3.5 years. The first replacement was within a month of purchase. Fortunately, our glass deductible is $50.

jaedub · 03-24-2011, 01:53 PM

Same thing happen to me =( Your insurance can cover it BUT its a pain in the *** so I just replaced my windshield out of my own pocket. Cost me 225. Not bad huh?

flashburn · 03-24-2011, 01:56 PM

Wasn't a pain for me to get it fixed on my old car a few years ago. I called up my insurance company then (Esurance) after about a 5 minute conversation I had a repair guy scheduled to come to my apartment the following day, and it took about 30 minutes to replace. Was quick and easy for me.

doubleG370Z · 03-24-2011, 02:11 PM

unfortunately the crack is too large to repair(where they inject stuff into crack) so they have to replace the entire windshield, glass shop said 3 hrs!!!

03-24-2011, 12:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
doubleG370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 257 Drives: 09 370Z blk 7AT NAV Rep Power: 15	Damn rock cracked my windshield! Driving the Highway & a flying object is coming right at me, unable to swerve I hear a bang on my windshield! ...at 90-100km, it sounded loud. I look at my lower passenger side of the windshield, there's a chip & cracking line Only way to look at this, glass damage or body damage which is worse

03-24-2011, 01:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	The cracking line sounds like it might get worse, I hope it does not. The passenger side is better than your side though. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

03-24-2011, 01:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Insurance covers glass repair? __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

03-24-2011, 01:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Some insurance companies cover glass repair (not replacement) at 100% __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

03-24-2011, 01:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	I have Allstate. Some insurance don't have a deductable for glass. Check your policy. I've had my windshield replaced in my old car without paying anything out of pocket. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

03-24-2011, 01:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Ouch!

03-24-2011, 01:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	thats sucks. just remove the windshield and wear a helmet.

03-24-2011, 01:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
doubleG370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 257 Drives: 09 370Z blk 7AT NAV Rep Power: 15	/\ I touched the inside of the windshield where the line is & it started to spread!!!

03-24-2011, 01:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,284 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	I had a rock hit my windshield in my Z 2 weeks ago. The rock was about the size of a quarter and it hit my windshield going 70mph. I felt your same pain. I had the crack fixed next day. My insurance, esurance, covered it free of charge because it was a repair. I think most insurance companies do the repair for free as others stated. Anyways, after the repair was done I have a dot where the rock hit. It's not all that noticeable but it pisses me off a little.

03-24-2011, 01:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	It also can depend on your state. For instance in Florida Insurance companies HAVE to cover both windshield repair and replacement for free with no deductible. If the crack is small enough and not in your immediate eye line, they will repair it, else replace. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

03-24-2011, 01:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	We refer to our XTerra is the "Rock Magnet". We have had 4 windshields (including the original) in 3.5 years. The first replacement was within a month of purchase. Fortunately, our glass deductible is $50. __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

03-24-2011, 01:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	Same thing happen to me =( Your insurance can cover it BUT its a pain in the *** so I just replaced my windshield out of my own pocket. Cost me 225. Not bad huh?

03-24-2011, 01:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Wasn't a pain for me to get it fixed on my old car a few years ago. I called up my insurance company then (Esurance) after about a 5 minute conversation I had a repair guy scheduled to come to my apartment the following day, and it took about 30 minutes to replace. Was quick and easy for me. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

03-24-2011, 02:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
doubleG370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 257 Drives: 09 370Z blk 7AT NAV Rep Power: 15	unfortunately the crack is too large to repair(where they inject stuff into crack) so they have to replace the entire windshield, glass shop said 3 hrs!!!

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