Time for a new windshield for my 2002. I want to make sure I get the right glass. What do I ask for from my insurance company?
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Did it get broken or is it just pitted from age? How much is your deductible? Are you going to want Toyota glass or is a after market glass OK? Toyota LC glass can cost north of $750.00 installed while you can get after market for south of $300.00 Make sure that the place that does the job knows the procedure for replacing glass in a LC.
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It was cracked in the corner for a while then yesterday the crack spread
Well at least I got one answer to three questions.... Still not enough information to give you an answer to your posted question.
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I am hoping geico will source toyota glass. Is there really that much of a difference?
I doubt your insurance will buy a toyota part for it, but you never know. I think you want a Pilkington or PPG for aftermarket.
The main exterior molding might be able to be re-used if the original windshield is still in it. I'd suggest calling your local Lexus or toyota dealer and see who they use for their glass repairs and use that person. They will have to accept insurance rates or you might have to pay them extra if they aren't a "preferred installer." It's worth the extra money to have someone that knows what aftermarket glass will fit well and have worked on a 100 before.
The main exterior molding might be able to be re-used if the original windshield is still in it. I'd suggest calling your local Lexus or toyota dealer and see who they use for their glass repairs and use that person. They will have to accept insurance rates or you might have to pay them extra if they aren't a "preferred installer." It's worth the extra money to have someone that knows what aftermarket glass will fit well and have worked on a 100 before.
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Lots of threads on this.
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At a minimum see who the local Lexus dealer uses. Using their guys or Safelite is probably your best bet, but in any case be sure they assign someone that's done one before, like a Safelite senior tech, and that it includes the riveting kit and new OEM side moldings.
As to glass, when you file the claim, or through Safelite, who handles a lot of claims for insurance companies directly, just ask for OEM glass (green or brown depending on what you have). Assuming Safelite, they'll request that from your insurance company and they'll either approve or not. For a 2002, I'm guessing not, but worth a try. Safelite can source different qualities of non-OEM glass so be sure and discuss, e.g., PPG.
All that said, a number of folks have been happy with non-OEM glass, though at least one person had issues with wavy glass that had to be replaced. It's mostly a question of getting a good install and cleaning up any issues from a prior bad install, e.g., screws instead of rivets, etc..
Full invoice on mine for OEM glass with Rain Sensor and kit, etc. was $1900. About $1350 for glass and $375 for moldings, plus other stuff and tax. (I just paid my $200 deductible.)
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At a minimum see who the local Lexus dealer uses. Using their guys or Safelite is probably your best bet, but in any case be sure they assign someone that's done one before, like a Safelite senior tech, and that it includes the riveting kit and new OEM side moldings.
As to glass, when you file the claim, or through Safelite, who handles a lot of claims for insurance companies directly, just ask for OEM glass (green or brown depending on what you have). Assuming Safelite, they'll request that from your insurance company and they'll either approve or not. For a 2002, I'm guessing not, but worth a try. Safelite can source different qualities of non-OEM glass so be sure and discuss, e.g., PPG.
All that said, a number of folks have been happy with non-OEM glass, though at least one person had issues with wavy glass that had to be replaced. It's mostly a question of getting a good install and cleaning up any issues from a prior bad install, e.g., screws instead of rivets, etc..
Full invoice on mine for OEM glass with Rain Sensor and kit, etc. was $1900. About $1350 for glass and $375 for moldings, plus other stuff and tax. (I just paid my $200 deductible.)
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Did your insurance cover the cost of that?
That seems like a lot for the glass if it doesn't have any UV block coating in it. Any idea if it had anything like that built into the glass?
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Yeah, sorry, just paid my $200 deductible. Definitely wasn't paying for OEM glass out-of-pocket, even at a discount price of $800 from my local parts guy.
There's a thread on here (try your search fu) about the rattling mirror issue. The last time I had to replace the windshield, it came back w/ the rattling mirror. Found the thread and fixed it. The installer just didn't know how the mirror attaches to the puck on the windshield.
Who is your insurance company? I want to switch to them. Mine forces me to use crappy Safelite glass. they won't come close to OEM quality and cover it.
Geico going to give you a check and its your responsibility find your own glass/installation. I live in San Antonio and last week we had hail. I am taking my trunk for Geico inspection. Will let you know what they say. After talking to Geico, called local Lexus dealer and they told me to talk to Safelight.
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How much hail damage to your 100?
I just picked up a 04 lx about 3 months ago and have some wind noise. Ins said I could file a claim, I have $0 deductible. The current has Lexus on the glass so not sure if it's been replaced before and I have night vision
My insurer is Farm Bureau Mutual. I doubt they're operating in TX, but I hope you can find something similar. When you dial, a Satellite person answers the phone. I called for a new w/s for my '13 Cruiser...told Satellite that I already had a great installer. They were fine with that. I then told them I wanted Pilkington glass at the minimum. The phone drone got into a new thing that Satellite has called "OEME"...translated that means Original Equipment Manufacturer Equivalent. With a bit of teeth pulling, Satellite advised that usually means cheap Chinese glass. Satellite also noted that they'll go with what the installer recommends...a call to him verified Pilkington, and that was it.
If you're getting a new windshield, make sure your installer knows how to install 100 series glass, correctly.
As has been posted, not a bad idea to call your Lexus or Toyota dealer and use the same installer they do.
Steve
I got a price from Lexus for my LX470. It was $1700 plus tax. I have had a couple installers tell me that Pilkington makes the Lexus glass and if I am ok without the lexus stamp it will be in the 350-450 range including the oem nylon screw kit and mouldings.
Thought OEM used rivets?