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BRZkitty · 03-24-2015, 12:31 PM

Hi Everyone,
Anyone know a good windshield replacement shop with good prices? Damaged mine driving up to Thunderhill this weekened

. Deductible is $250.00.

gramicci101 · 03-24-2015, 12:53 PM

I don't know of a good windshield place, but you might want to consider paying out of pocket. It won't be too much more than your deductible, and it won't affect your insurance at all. When I was questioning my insurance about windshield claims, they were less than forthcoming about whether it would or would not affect my premium. I believe her words were "Well, any claim might affect your premium..."

sftateofmind · 03-24-2015, 12:55 PM

Yeah my advice is not to go through insurance for a windshield. Out of pocket would be the best option...

Unfortunately I ain't got the answers for options.

PMok · 03-24-2015, 01:37 PM

based on this other thread, a replacement will cost at least $500...
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26087

I would see if you can reduce your deductible for windshield replacement... (unless it's prohibitively expensive) it does happen a lot (every one of my cars has had to have a windshield replacement at some point in its life).

Also try and get OEM replacement. I got aftermarket windshields on both my Lexus and Subaru, and while I can't say whether it is due to the windshield or the installation work involved, both added increased wind noise inside the cabin after replacement....

My insurance will only pay for the aftermarket (cheaper) replacement and OEM is usually a lot more (I'm starting to think, for a good reason).

brianhj · 03-24-2015, 07:15 PM

Why would you go through your insurance??

exE36M3 · 03-24-2015, 07:20 PM

Because insurances like Allstate have that as part of their comprehensive policy - or basically if you still owe money on your car... you have that policy.
Allstate will pay I think up to $150 - $200 for a windshield replacement and you pay the difference.
It won't raise your rates.

If you buy the windshield outright it's an easy $300-$450 in NorCal.

Sheesh Kitty, a $250 windshield deductible?!? That sucks.

BRZkitty · 03-24-2015, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by exE36M3

Because insurances like Allstate have that as part of their comprehensive policy - or basically if you still owe money on your car... you have that policy.
Allstate will pay I think up to $150 - $200 for a windshield replacement and you pay the difference.
It won't raise your rates.

If you buy the windshield outright it's an easy $300-$450 in NorCal.

Sheesh Kitty, a $250 windshield deductible?!? That sucks.

yep.... it is a comprehensive deductible too

kster1 · 03-24-2015, 09:59 PM

Hopefully I didn't kick up a rock when you were following me.

doggieboy09 · 03-25-2015, 03:05 AM

I did mine through USAA insurance and they used Safelite. It was about $500 without deductible. At least they were able to do it while I was at work. Our windshields are more prone to break because we don't have a rubber gasket bordering around the glass like other cars do.

BRZkitty · 03-25-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kster1

Hopefully I didn't kick up a rock when you were following me.

It actually was.. haha

kster1 · 03-25-2015, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZkitty

It actually was.. haha

Oops, sorry about that.

BRZkitty · 03-25-2015, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kster1

Oops, sorry about that.

Its okay not your fault. I knew it was going to happen sometime driving on lovely CA freeways.

PMok · 03-25-2015, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZkitty

Its okay not your fault. I knew it was going to happen sometime driving on lovely CA freeways.

because somebody likes to tailgate... LOL JK JK

FUN BRZ · 03-26-2015, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZkitty

Hi Everyone,
Anyone know a good windshield replacement shop with good prices? Damaged mine driving up to Thunderhill this weekened

. Deductible is $250.00.

I had mine done by Safelite in SJ off Steven's Creek, near Falafel Drive Inn, hmmmmm.

I have AAA though and only paid $75. Didn't effect my premium or anything. Just called AAA told them which freeway I was on, direction of travel, and time. Then made an appt with Safelite. I was in & out a little over an hour. This was about a year ago

Good Luck with your search!

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03-24-2015, 01:37 PM	#4
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03-24-2015, 12:53 PM	#2
gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I don't know of a good windshield place, but you might want to consider paying out of pocket. It won't be too much more than your deductible, and it won't affect your insurance at all. When I was questioning my insurance about windshield claims, they were less than forthcoming about whether it would or would not affect my premium. I believe her words were "Well, any claim might affect your premium..."

03-24-2015, 07:15 PM	#5
brianhj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Location: Houston, TX Posts: 869 Thanks: 321 Thanked 347 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Why would you go through your insurance??

03-24-2015, 07:20 PM	#6
exE36M3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: NorCal Posts: 331 Thanks: 165 Thanked 173 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Because insurances like Allstate have that as part of their comprehensive policy - or basically if you still owe money on your car... you have that policy. Allstate will pay I think up to $150 - $200 for a windshield replacement and you pay the difference. It won't raise your rates. If you buy the windshield outright it's an easy $300-$450 in NorCal. Sheesh Kitty, a $250 windshield deductible?!? That sucks.

03-24-2015, 09:59 PM	#8
kster1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 316 Thanks: 229 Thanked 212 Times in 121 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Hopefully I didn't kick up a rock when you were following me.

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doggieboy09 Sènior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: '22 BRZ \|'13 BRZ SSC (formerly) Location: California Posts: 556 Thanks: 330 Thanked 272 Times in 165 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I did mine through USAA insurance and they used Safelite. It was about $500 without deductible. At least they were able to do it while I was at work. Our windshields are more prone to break because we don't have a rubber gasket bordering around the glass like other cars do.

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