About 13 to 14 million windshields are replaced every year in the United States. Why? The most common reasons are damage caused by debris flying into windshields, vandalism, and collisions. Windshield replacement is a skill that requires extensive training and proficient knowledge of proper installation materials and their use. Many facilities that offer windshield (more…)
“Temporary” Windshield “Repair”?
I have a crack in my windshield (rock from a truck on the highway) that is beginning to “walk” (pretty much straight down). It's too close to the edge (top) to be repaired, but someone told if I took a glass-cutter, and gently scored it perpendicular to the direction that it is moving, that I could possibly stop it from spreading (more…)
Repairing a broken windshield – I have comprehensive coverage on my car…?
which covers the cracked glass, but I have a $500 deductible. My insurance company estimated the cost to repair it at $275, so they told me it would be an out of pocket expense. My mechanic told me there is a glass shop he works with who will waive your deductible if your insurance covers the (more…)
What costs a new car windshield?
Can anyone tell me roughly how much a new windshield would be for a 2008 Kia Sorento without calling 20 places?
