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So far, all my insurance companies have covered glass repair for free. So why would I buy this kit AT MY EXPENSE and screw around with it when I can have them use proper equipment to vacuum and suck the resin into the glass? I can call Safelite and have them come to my place and do the job.
So far, all my insurance companies have covered glass repair for free. So why would I buy this kit AT MY EXPENSE and screw around with it when I can have them use proper equipment to vacuum and suck the resin into the glass? I can call Safelite and have them come to my place and do the job.
You wouldn't....but not everyone has insurance that includes free glass repair. Mine handles glass just like any other claim, meaning I would have to pay the deductible.
You wouldn't....but not everyone has insurance that includes free glass repair. Mine handles glass just like any other claim, meaning I would have to pay the deductible.
Good to know. If I had to change the glass, I know there is a deductible. Over the last 30 years, and I have switched insurance companies MANY times (every renewal I send enquiries out to other companies) and they always have covered repair. IDK if they would if I only had liability since I only had 1 car that was on liability and it was a beater. Learn something everyday.
Good to know. If I had to change the glass, I know there is a deductible. Over the last 30 years, and I have switched insurance companies MANY times (every renewal I send enquiries out to other companies) and they always have covered repair. IDK if they would if I only had liability since I only had 1 car that was on liability and it was a beater. Learn something everyday.
Could be a State Farm thing, could be a California thing, not sure but I did ask about it in the past. I'll bring it up to them again and post if they say different, since things can and do sometimes change. But yeah, if a pro can do it no cost , and in a timely manner, then there really is no reason to use these DIY kits....unless the premium goes up for glass repair claims.
If you live in a state that doesn't salt but instead uses sand or gravel high chance your insurance won't allow a zero deductible or low deductible glass policy. Good luck finding a vehicle 1 year or older without a crack across it or the "Alaskan windshield". I'll take sand and gravel in the winters over salt or corrosive chemicals any day though. Vehicles last so much longer when every piece of ferrous metal isn't disintegrating.
I've had to use these kits before and as long as the chip isn't too big they do stop the spread better than a therapy rebranded as a vaccine.
If you live in a state that doesn't salt but instead uses sand or gravel high chance your insurance won't allow a zero deductible or low deductible glass policy. Good luck finding a vehicle 1 year or older without a crack across it or the "Alaskan windshield".
I'll take sand and gravel in the winters over salt or corrosive chemicals any day though. Vehicles last so much longer when every piece of ferrous metal isn't disintegrating.
I've had to use these kits before and as long as the chip isn't too big they do stop the spread better than a therapy rebranded as a vaccine.
Maybe that might be why we can get "free" repair. That or it's your comprehensive deductible, at least, that is what I have had so far.
The way things are today, I'm not so sure I want to keep it that long anymore. When things break and you can't get parts to fix the problem, it sucks. 2010 car and I can't get the driver's seat cover to replace the broken one and have to dumpster dive for one that might be in better shape.
IDK what you are talking about. The kit neither treats the break or prevents the break. All it does is hold the size of the break AT BEST FOR A WHILE. I have had a couple of them break all across the length during winter when you turn the heat on in the car and it is freezing outside.
Vaccine: a substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen
Therapy: treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder
Maybe that might be why we can get "free" repair. That or it's your comprehensive deductible, at least, that is what I have had so far.
The way things are today, I'm not so sure I want to keep it that long anymore. When things break and you can't get parts to fix the problem, it sucks. 2010 car and I can't get the driver's seat cover to replace the broken one and have to dumpster dive for one that might be in better shape.
IDK what you are talking about. The kit neither treats the break or prevents the break. All it does is hold the size of the break AT BEST FOR A WHILE. I have had a couple of them break all across the length during winter when you turn the heat on in the car and it is freezing outside.
Vaccine: a substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen
Therapy: treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder
Pretty dramatic. You HAVE to dumpster dive because there are no junkyards or internet forums for people who own those types of cars.
Pretty dramatic. You HAVE to dumpster dive because there are no junkyards or internet forums for people who own those types of cars.
If they are not making the part and there are no more lying on the shelves, I'm not sure what else to do. Either put up with it being broke or go dumpster diving in the hopes that what they pulled from the junkyards is better. Many things I don't like used. Electronic stuff or seats.
If they are not making the part and there are no more lying on the shelves, I'm not sure what else to do. Either put up with it being broke or go dumpster diving in the hopes that what they pulled from the junkyards is better. Many things I don't like used. Electronic stuff or seats.
Your solution is still overdramatic. There are millions of vehicles out there with obsolete parts on them. I dont think their owners are resorting to dumpster diving to replace those parts.
Your solution is still overdramatic. There are millions of vehicles out there with obsolete parts on them. I dont think their owners are resorting to dumpster diving to replace those parts.
Where do you suggest I get a part if it's not available from the dealer? Besides getting hopefully getting it from some junk vehicle assuming it is in better shape than what you have?
I've had several insurance companies over the years and they all covered chip repair at no cost to me. First time was decades ago and I called a glass repair shop. They assured me it would not cost me anything even before asking what insurance I had. They said nearly all insurance companies cover chip repairs to save them on the more costly full windshield repair once a crack runs. Always had my repairs done while I was at work, in the parking lot, and it was done when I left work. They took care of contacting the insurance company and everything. But being on the road, and for under $10, I can see the need for the kits too.
I called my insurance agents office (State Farm) and it was confirmed that they do not offer any low or no cost glass repair coverage. I was again told that whether it's a glass repair or a glass replacement, it would be subject to my comprehensive deductible.
There was a statement of a "free" repair. There is nothing "free" maybe pay more for the insurance plan with "free" glass repair but I find it hard to believe that it's cheap and free.
Here was my Safelite glass repair from June of last year. The insurance company isn't going to eat it with a cheap plan or atleast keep you as a client without raising the cost.
