Cracked windshield. Need some tips please.
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Cracked windshield. Need some tips please.
I haven't even had my "new" ranger for 2 months and a rock got kicked up into my windshield and cracked it right on the passenger side. It's about a 6 inch crack. I can't afford to get a new windshield right now, so I need some tips on how to try and keep the crack from spreading. I'll eventually get another windshield but just can't do it now. I want to at least keep it from getting worse so I can buy some time before getting a new windshield. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Most insurance companies cover the cost of this repair. Will have to check with insurance company in advance to get it approved.
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I haven't even had my "new" ranger for 2 months and a rock got kicked up into my windshield and cracked it right on the passenger side. It's about a 6 inch crack. I can't afford to get a new windshield right now, so I need some tips on how to try and keep the crack from spreading. I'll eventually get another windshield but just can't do it now. I want to at least keep it from getting worse so I can buy some time before getting a new windshield. Thanks for any suggestions.
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I had no idea they could fix a crack that large. I thought they could only fix chips that were only up to a certain size. I'll definitely look into that, thanks. Thanks for your help guys. BTW, my current insurance only has a $250 deductible but I'm going to get full comprehensive after this. I talked to my insurance company today and she said it would only be an extra $40 a year for both my Ranger and my wife's car. Definitely seems worth it for the future.
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Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, PA doesn't have that and I already talked to my insurance company about it and it's just a $250 deductible. I called a few different places today and they all told me that the windshield would have to be replaced. They said you can't do anything unless it's a chip, which is what I thought initially. So, I guess I'm back to my original question about how to try and keep it from spreading for now until I can pay for a windshield.
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Get an estimate to replace it, start saving the $$$ and in the meantime stay off of rough and rockstrewn roads, and stay away from ruthless Mario Andretti drivers on the road.
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One of our local companies here in N.C. will install a new one for around $165. Its cheaper than a deductable. Check all the places and ask if they will price match their competitors pricing.
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cornering, speedbumps, etc will flex the body as much as any "bad road". Simple road vibration can cause it to spread.
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You know, I went on YouTube and I saw guys on there repairing cracks just like mine. Why can't I get a glass place that is willing to do that? They all told me that if it's bigger than a quarter, I'd have to replace the whole thing. The ones I saw getting repaired were much bigger than a quarter.
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