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Has anyone paid out of pocket for a new windsheild?

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Old 07-31-2006, 02:44 PM
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Default Has anyone paid out of pocket for a new windsheild?

My windsheild is in TERRIBLE shape. It's got a million little chips in and is just nasty! I really don't want to go through insurance since I have too many claims/tickets and I don't need to get dropped right now.

How did it it cost? I would prefer to get OEM, but i'd like to hear some impressions on aftermarket if anyone has gone this route.

Thanks in advance.
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Default Yes, twice.

I never use my insurance. :-(
Use Safelite. Did it in my driveway, OEM glass, 300$. appx.<ul><li><a href="http://www.safelite.com">Safelite</a></li></ul>
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Yes. I keep a high deductable. I think Safelite charged me about $250.
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PPG &gt; OEM.
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big 2nd
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Default So I've heard.... my OEM windshield is a mess...

it has a tiny scratch from my wipers and has pits/road chips all over which make it awful to see out when driving directly into the sun.
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why twice, btw?
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Default I got those too...

in addition to a nice 12" crack in lower right corner :-)
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that sucks
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Is PPG expensive? How much?


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