Cosmetic Car Question

[angel_luv]

I just noticed that I have a scratch in the glass on my front windshield. It must have happened this morning when I was out running errands.

Anyone have a recommendation of someone reliable and reasonable who could fix or at least stop the current break?

Please and thank you. :)

[Vizzini]

Some one might correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think you can really fix something like that unless you get the whole windsheild replaced.

[angel_luv]

If so, what do I do to keep it from spreading or will it?

Sorry- I know nothing about cars.

[Vizzini]

I don't think there is much you can do. Those cracks usually start from a stone chip and the right circumstances of cold weather and heat will form the crack. Living in a cold weather state, I see crack in windsheilds all the time. My advice would be to just deal with it as long as you can until you get sick of it/have the money to replace it.

[sa_butta]

Ive seen some windsheild repair shops around town, specifically I believe military drive
Im not sure what they do or how reliable that is but maybe someone knows exactly where these shops are.
Next time I see one Ill let you know.

[Pistons < Spurs]

If it's just a simple chip or crack in the windshield, it's easily fixed. Look in the yellow pages, or online for Auto Glass Repair, and you'll find plenty of options. Rough guess is $40-$50 to get it fixed (unless your insurance covers it, then it will be free!).

[Pistons < Spurs]

SAFELITE AUTOGLASS
11105 LANDMARK 35 DRIVE
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78233
1-877-742-4577

I don't know if this is near you at all, I just found it w/ a quick Google

http://www.safelite.com/repair.jsp


Windshield Repair

Windshield repair is safe, effective, convenient and takes less than 30 minutes to complete. Safelite's Repair Medics® specialists can repair chips, nicks and cracks up to 6 inches long. A quality windshield repair will restore the structural integrity of the windshield, help prevent the damage from spreading, and make the blemish much less noticeable, without removing and replacing the glass.

An Affordable Solution

Repairing a windshield is also a good value. If you have comprehensive coverage, and if you choose to have your windshield repaired rather than replaced, most insurance companies will waive your deductible, leaving no costs for you.

Quality Service, Quality Materials

Because quality matters when it comes to windshield repair, Safelite's Repair Medics® specialists complete extensive classroom and hands-on training and use only the highest quality materials. Safelite AutoGlass specialists perform more than 400,000 windshield repairs each year, more than any provider in the business.

All Safelite repairs are backed by a national warranty and are guaranteed to pass lease turn-back and state vehicle inspections.


Auto Glass Insurance Claim Facts

Auto glass is usually covered under the comprehensive portion of your auto policy.

Many insurance companies will waive your deductible if your windshield can be repaired instead of replaced.

If you have a comprehensive deductible, you will be responsible for paying the amount of your deductible and your insurance company will be billed for the remaining amount of the service.

[ShoogarBear]

Better hurry before it spreads to the engine block!

[Taco]

Better hurry before it spreads to the engine block!


:lol

[PM5K]

Try a car wash...

[angel_luv]

Better hurry before it spreads to the engine block!

I don't know what offends me more- the mean joke or the possibility you thought I was dumb enough to fall for it.

:lol

Thanks to all those who were helpful.

I will call my insurance company Piston. Excellent suggestion. :)

[Taco]

When i opened this thread i thought you were going to be a Mary Kay sales person :lol

[angel_luv]

I have to have my entire windshield replaced. A hundred bucks with insurance. That's a semi decent Spurs ticket right there. :pctoss


:lol

[sa_butta]

I have to have my entire windshield replaced. A hundred bucks with insurance. That's a semi decent Spurs ticket right there. :pctoss


:lolThats really not bad, who are you going with for the replacement?

[angel_luv]

Thats really not bad, who are you going with for the replacement?


They are called Area Wide Auto Glass. My insurance company recommended them.

They are coming to me to fix it so all things considered this is only slightly inconvenient.

[tsb2000]

If it's just a simple chip or crack in the windshield, it's easily fixed. Look in the yellow pages, or online for Auto Glass Repair, and you'll find plenty of options. Rough guess is $40-$50 to get it fixed (unless your insurance covers it, then it will be free!).

What he said. Depending on your ins., and if you have glass coverage, this should cost you nothing. Most places will come to you as well. Just call for an appt. If it's just a chip / crack in the windshield, they can easily fix it in about 10 mins once they arrive. :)

[ZStomp]

No deductible?

[tsb2000]

Could be, depending on the policy.