12-19-2016, 11:44 PM | #1 |
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I was driving on the freeway when a rock hit my shield and created a 8" crack on the edge of the windshield. It appears to be expanding, and I'd prefer not going through insurance because I have a 1K deductible. My lease ends in seven months, and I have wear and tear insurance that would cover the damage. Is there anything I can do to prevent the crack from expanding? Thanks.
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12-20-2016, 04:40 PM | #5 |
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i replaced my windshield for $280 cash to a mobile window replacement guy that my bodyshop referred me to
went with aftermarket glass i didn't have any special windshield (heads up display or anything) just rain sensor i could have gone through safelite or one of those for about $500-600 for aftermarket or $700+ for BMW original
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I'm getting the cracked windshield in my 2006 330i replaced tomorrow through Safelite.
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12-20-2016, 05:58 PM | #8 |
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Question for the thread owner (OP), do you have HUD option?
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Thank you. I do have HUD, and I think it would be cheaper to get the OEM windshield online and have it installed. |
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Edit - sorry, re-read your OP. You have glass, but a $1k deductible. HUD windshields are expensive, well over $1k (at least in Canada). My deductible on glass is $200 - too bad you took the high deductible.
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I guess it's time to change your insurance coverage, if you can't stomach a $1,000 deductible.
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12-21-2016, 04:19 PM | #16 |
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Duct tape it. As it expands over the next 7 months, just add more tape.
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Doesn't matter the size of the crack, all you're doing is stopping the spread. If it's traveling on both directions then drill at both ends. Did it on my beater a couple months back Not a perfect fix, you'll still have the crack and spot, but easy way to buy some time until you can get it fixed, w/o it getting worse.
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