So my windshield cracked, I guess because the temperature just dropped so much after the heat wave. I don’t have the money to take care of it, I just spent $400 last week to get my car inspected and I was so relieved that the crack wasn’t large enough that they’d make me get it replaced.
As you can see, one week later, it’s large enough. (No, my car insurance doesn’t cover it.) My mechanic said when I did have to get it replaced, it would be $250. If you can spare $10 or so to help, I’d really appreciate it.
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FYI, there is a wide variety of what windshield replacement companies charge — depending on where their business is located (i.e. fancy neighborhood or not) and if you’re using insurance or paying out of pocket.
It might make sense to call a few other companies to see if anyone can do it cheaper.
You probably don’t even have to replace the winshield until you’re up for another inspection. I’ve had spiderweb cracks (mostly the same size) in my ’89 Honda for the last several years, but we don’t have inspections here…
I figured I ought to get it done at my mechanic’s, since he’d have to replace the inspection stickers.
Keep in mind that unlike the old days when every car had a separate frame, today’s cars are unit body — and that means every external panel, including the windshield and any other non-movable glass, is a load-bearing panel. So when you see a small crack in the windshield, it’s going to get bigger, the only question is how quickly.
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