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Jan 28, 2004 | 08:05 PM

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if it is right in front you you, you should get it replaced, if you have HUD, they are like 1100 bux for the windshield. i have mine replace last winter.

Jan 28, 2004 | 09:08 PM

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sooo expensive! 1100 bucks ouch!

Jan 28, 2004 | 11:16 PM

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From: Right in front of you

I work for insurance company. Our rule of thumb is that if the crack is more than 6" it has to be replaced. I have seen them repair cracks that practically disappeared. If the crack is in the drivers line of vision it needs to be replaced. Where I live you get a lot of gravel from the roadway and causing chips. I get the chips fixed asap and they don't cost me a thing. If I have to have the windshield replaced then my deductible comes in to play- that is why I carry a zero deductible.

Jan 29, 2004 | 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by willwren

A chip or a crack will also wear out your wiper blades more quickly.

I carry a low deductible for glass. I get a new windshield at least every 2 years.

Our first big windshield problem was in Oregon. Taking the transport minivan (woo hoo pontiac) to sell to my uncle in portland (who works for HP wren). Going over the pass on the freeway from Idaho, got a nice big crack in the cold weather up on top. It just spread when we came down into the valley.... The day before we sold the car of course!

I have free glass on my car, but a big comprehensive deductable.

Jan 29, 2004 | 12:35 AM

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I have free glass too. But I'm glad I haven't had to use that though. I'm surprised I haven't gotten chips at the usual speed I drive

Good luck on your windshield Miami!

Jan 29, 2004 | 12:37 AM

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I have free glass too. But I'm glad I haven't had to use that though. I'm surprised I haven't gotten chips at the usual speed I drive

Good luck on your windshield Miami!

I WANT new glass. I may get my rear one done, it has a stupid cell phone antenna in it that'* loose. And i think there'* something wrong with a layer.

Jan 29, 2004 | 01:12 AM

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I have free glass too. But I'm glad I haven't had to use that though. I'm surprised I haven't gotten chips at the usual speed I drive

Good luck on your windshield Miami!

I WANT new glass. I may get my rear one done, it has a stupid cell phone antenna in it that'* loose. And i think there'* something wrong with a layer.

I hate those cell phone antennas. Especially the fake ones you can buy for your car.

I hope I don't get a broken window after I tint my glass this summer.