Replacing or Repairing a Windshield Cost

Typical costs:

• Replacing a front car windshield typically costs $180-$400, depending on the model and type of vehicle, as well as whether the replacement windshield is OEM or aftermarket. Users report paying $160-$600 for a windshield replacement, at an average cost of $282.
• Repairing a crack in a front car windshield can cost $30-$150, depending on local conditions, the length of the crack and how many there are. Users report paying $30-90 for windshield repairs, typically paying about $50.
• It can cost $500-$1,500 or more to replace a vehicle's windshield, if the replacement part is rare and/or only available through a dealer.

• Not all windshield chips and cracks can be safely repaired. Repairs must be small and can't be in the driver's direct line of sight. If a crack is longer than 2', the windshield will need to be replaced rather than repaired.
• Windshield replacement costs typically include the glass, installation labor, adhesive and cleaning. According to Edmunds^[1] , windshield installation takes about an hour, and does not necessarily need to be done in a shop; the installation technician should wear gloves (grease from hands can prevent adhesives from bonding correctly); the tech must use all the required bonding agents, such as primer; and the vehicle must sit for one to 12 hours before being driven. An auto glass repair shop in California has a video demonstrating windshield replacement^[2] .
• Many auto glass shops include a free one- or two-year warranty that covers cracks, leaks or other problems caused by poor installation; check whether the warranty is valid nationwide or only at that location.

• Some vehicles require special rubber moldings that typically cost $5-$25.
• If the vehicle has windshield wipers attached to the windshield, these wipers will need to be replaced at an average cost of $7-$20 each.

• Many auto insurance companies cover windshield repairs in full, with no deductible, to avoid costly replacements.
• Comprehensive auto insurance often covers windshield replacement, either with a $100-$300 deductible or with no deductible amount due, according to the Insurance Information Institute^[3] .

• Windshield repair or replacement is typically done by a shop or mobile service specializing in auto glass work. (Car dealerships that do windshield replacement may sub the actual installation work out to a specialized auto glass shop.)
• Be wary of offers for free windshield repair or replacement. The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud^[4] warns that some businesses claim that insurance will cover the cost in full, but then inflate the charges or overbill the policy for several windshield replacements.

1.  www.edmunds.com/car-maintenance/repair-or-replace-your-windshield-the-right-way.html
2.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoljdvhPUGE
3.  www.iii.org/article/what-covered-basic-auto-insurance-policy
4.  www.insurancefraud.org/scam-alerts-windshield.htm

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