Windshield replacement cost
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Windshield replacement cost
I'm halfheartedly looking at buying a semi-beater of a '93 bonneville SE.
The thing that really makes me think twice about it though, is that it'* got a cracked windshield. I think it might drive me insane to look through that every day, but I'm not sure it'* worth replacing it either.
So, just so I go into this thing with my eyes wide open... Does anyone know how cheaply you can get a windshield replaced? Since I'd be buying it this way, and I'm honest, insurance wouldn't cover it. Obviously it'* not a HUD windshield or anything special.
Any numbers you could throw out there would be great, even if they weren't from a Bonneville. Thanks.
The thing that really makes me think twice about it though, is that it'* got a cracked windshield. I think it might drive me insane to look through that every day, but I'm not sure it'* worth replacing it either.
So, just so I go into this thing with my eyes wide open... Does anyone know how cheaply you can get a windshield replaced? Since I'd be buying it this way, and I'm honest, insurance wouldn't cover it. Obviously it'* not a HUD windshield or anything special.
Any numbers you could throw out there would be great, even if they weren't from a Bonneville. Thanks.
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Get it replaced, if only for safety'* sake. (You will also fail inspection in a lot of states)
I've replaced two windshields, one on a '98 Lumina and one on my LHS. Both times it came to ~$200.
I've replaced two windshields, one on a '98 Lumina and one on my LHS. Both times it came to ~$200.
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i would have it professionally done if I were you.
The windshield is structual support for the roof of the car. You want to make sure it doesn't pop out on you if in a roll over. They have special sealers and primers to make everything bond better.
The windshield is structual support for the roof of the car. You want to make sure it doesn't pop out on you if in a roll over. They have special sealers and primers to make everything bond better.
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I had a guy come out to my house and remove the windshield. That gave me the opportunity to fix a rust issue.
He then came back 4 days later and installed the new windshield.
Total cost for his two trips and the windshield: $125. Cash. As for the "cash price" when calling for prices.
He then came back 4 days later and installed the new windshield.
Total cost for his two trips and the windshield: $125. Cash. As for the "cash price" when calling for prices.
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Thanks guys, that'* not as bad as I thought it might be.
I wouldn't really consider doing it myself... It'* a bit beyond my area of knowledge, and not really something you can get away with doing wrong (visually or safety wise).
With that in mind, I might just throw the kid a lowball offer, assuming it drives okay.
Thanks.
I wouldn't really consider doing it myself... It'* a bit beyond my area of knowledge, and not really something you can get away with doing wrong (visually or safety wise).
With that in mind, I might just throw the kid a lowball offer, assuming it drives okay.
Thanks.
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