Rock chip on the windshield

[97fortieth4me]

I've had a small sized chip on the windshield for quite sometime now. I've just been procrastinating in getting it filled before it gets worse.

Anyone had theirs repaired? How's it still holding up?

Cdan, how much does a new one run about?

 

[CJF]

How long have you procrastinated? I have a couple (not directly in my line of sight) that have been there for at least three years now. Cracks me up when passengers say, "You should really get those fixed before they spread."

I'm not saying you shouldn't get them fixed, but depending on how long you've waited, you may very well be to the point where if they haven't spread yet, they ain't going to.

Curtis

 

[Ting]

Some insurance companies will pay for it. Call them.

I did mine, and very happy with it.

 

[97fortieth4me]

How long have you procrastinated? I have a couple (not directly in my line of sight) that have been there for at least three years now. Cracks me up when passengers say, "You should really get those fixed before they spread."

I'm not saying you shouldn't get them fixed, but depending on how long you've waited, you may very well be to the point where if they haven't spread yet, they ain't going to.

Curtis

Have procrastinated for atleast a year now. It hasn't gotten any worse. I know I should get it fixed before I end up having to replace the whole windshield. I know $50 isn't much, but I seem to spend it elsewhere besides the dang windshield!

Mine is not in the line of sight as well.

 

[robchad]

I procrastinated for three months and now i have to replace windscreen as it has spread right across the screen, I guess you are either lucky or not, i am the latter.

 

[sjcruiser]

Mine had been fixed (direct line of sight) before I got the truck. At least 5 years and a half later, it still holds up fine.

My MBZ is another story...procrastinated for a few months...growing from one tiny dot to a foot long crack within a (hottest) Summer week same story goes for my dad's Mercury; but his has already made it to the other side of the windshield

The DIY kit is cheap and readily available.

 

[Cruisin'Carolina]

Do you have comprehensive coverage? In my state there isn't even a deductible for glass claims....

As you know, a small one can be fixed....I've heard if the crack/chip is smaller than a dollar bill, they'll repair it, bigger, get it replaced...

At least find out about it....they came to my work and did their job in the parking lot...hassle free

 

[cruiser4life]

In NC we have to pay the deductible but then it's hassle free in that they come to your house and do it quickly.

 

[CJF]

Have procrastinated for atleast a year now. It hasn't gotten any worse. I know I should get it fixed before I end up having to replace the whole windshield.

You're missing my point. I'd say that after a year (complete change of seasons, etc.), the chances of it spreading are about zero.

I'm not saying it's good that you procrastinated, nor am I saying you shouldn't get it repaired. But it does sound to me like you got lucky and could now leave it indefinitely without further harm, if that's what you choose to do.

Curtis