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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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I was trying to take my windshield wipers off last night, and instead of using my brain and getting a puller, I decided to pry them off...
You know where this is going, and you can guess when I put the pry bar for leverage...
On the windshield..
Anyone know what a replacement costs?
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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I cant think of anything nice to say so I'm just going to keep my mouth shut...
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 12:22 PM
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lmao that sucks... i cant help you here
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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o my.......

Thought insurance would cover it because by law it has to be fixed..??
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by slowmofo
o my.......

Thought insurance would cover it because by law it has to be fixed..??
uh doubt it, especially if YOU broke it lol go 2 local junkyards/salvage places...find anything for camaro's/firebird's OR go to an AUTO GLASS PLACE in sure they have driver and pass. windows...why not front windshields
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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I think insurance should cover it. Just tell them a rock or something on the road hit it. I had heard in some states they don't even charge a deductable for that.
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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make up a story that you came out to yoru car in the morning and the windshield was cracked
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by fenix99
uh doubt it, especially if YOU broke it lol go 2 local junkyards/salvage places...find anything for camaro's/firebird's OR go to an AUTO GLASS PLACE in sure they have driver and pass. windows...why not front windshields
well they I don't think they ask how it was broken, but I would be to say how it happened anyway....I would make something up...
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by FirehawkNS
I think insurance should cover it. Just tell them a rock or something on the road hit it. I had heard in some states they don't even charge a deductable for that.
I know mine broke due to a very large rock (I think) hitting my windshield at a very high speed on the hwy. I found out in FL that you get 2 replacement windshields a year without any change in your premiums (according to all-state insurance).
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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I had my whipers up when i was washing the car and popped the hood and did the same thing. I called my insurance and presto they replaced it for freeeeeee

Why pay when you can get it for free
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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If you're like most of us, you spend alot of money on insurance... get something out of it for a change.
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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insurance should cover it if you have full coverage...my buddies replaced his 3 times and they've all been covered...
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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yeah so it should be less than 2 bills dude.... mine was 175
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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It depends on your state laws and insurance company. Florida has a state law that insurance companies have to replace broken windshields and I think even if you only have PL/PD insurance. When I broke mine I got an OEM windshield replacement and the glass company never billed me for the deductable so it wound up being free to me.
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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thats just funny, all i have to say
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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hahaha i just did that same thing about 3 days ago....
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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It really depends on your coverage. Check with your insurer to see if it will be covered for free. You also might want to look into seeing if you will be surcharged if you do put a claim in. Might be worth it to just pay for the windshield rather than pay for it in premium for the next 3-5 years...
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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Haaaa

Also insurance shoudl cover it
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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Yeah but what about a deductible? Mine is higher than a replacement would cost, and I really need a new one. Rock chips from the previous owner are driving me crazy.
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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i opened my hood with the wipers up too i priced a new one thru Safelite autoglass $290 total for glass labor and trim.
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