Alternatives to Safelite auto?

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February 11, 2020, 05:00 AM

Edmond

Alternatives to Safelite auto?

Wondering if anyone here has used an alternative to Safelite auto for windshield repair.

Got quoted $150 to repair a chip. Of course, I want to get it done before it gets worse and have to replace the entire windshield.

February 11, 2020, 05:06 AM

PowerSurge

Have you looked into fixing it yourself with a kit like this: https://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-...p%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-8

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February 11, 2020, 05:06 AM

Warhorse

Check with your auto insurance company, many times they will pick up the charge for these types of repairs.

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February 11, 2020, 05:45 AM

V-Tail

quote:
Originally posted by Edmond:

Wondering if anyone here has used an alternative to Safelite auto for windshield repair.

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February 11, 2020, 05:50 AM

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February 11, 2020, 06:12 AM

YellowJacket

In Atlanta there are tons of small companies that do that work. I found my last one just by using Google. Of course, getting an entirely new windshield for my Silverado only cost $175.

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February 11, 2020, 06:58 AM

Gene Hillman

Small shops in my area will do it for $30-$40 and I do it myself for $10. This only works if it is a repairable size. Depending on the windshield, on many vehicles a whole new one isn't expensive if you don't run it through the insurance company.

February 11, 2020, 07:01 AM

MikeinNC

We called the auto insurance guy. He recommended a local shop that was half the price of safelite....such that it was cheaper than my deductible and I happily threw my money at them.

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February 11, 2020, 07:29 AM

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February 11, 2020, 08:09 AM

AAA? Around here AAA comes to your home or work for batteries and windshields. Very convenient.

February 11, 2020, 08:14 AM

LBAR15

Repairing a small chip is one of those things that you really can do just as well yourself with a quality kit by carefully following the instructions. I've done several and never had them open up any further.

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February 11, 2020, 08:39 AM

Georgeair

The DIY kits are remarkably easy to do a job that is 95% as good as any I've ever seen done at a kiosk/pro. Unless it's directly in my line of site I'd get one of those and use it.

I know a lot of carriers waived deductible on these in past, but I believe many no longer do so?

February 11, 2020, 08:43 AM

ARMT Guy

quote:
Originally posted by MikeinNC:
We called the auto insurance guy. He recommended a local shop that was half the price of safelite....such that it was cheaper than my deductible and I happily threw my money at them.

This.

I have USAA and went with their local recommended windshield people both times I needed my Tundra's windshield replaced.

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