pmgoodwin

It figures, In 35 years of driving I've never lost a windshield. But, 10 days and 14 hours into my first Porsche and I catch a rock and crack... a silver streak appears across the bottom left. I guess it could be worse. The paint and the wiper were unscathed.

I called the local Porsche Dealer and they said they replace the windshields there. Is there anything I need to aware of or concerned about with windshield replacements?

Paul

WAC

Since the Porsche dealer is doing it I wouldn't be too concerned. But, make sure they are using OEM glass. Check your seals very carefully to make sure they aren't damaged in the removal and reinstall. Since you're in Austin you probably don't need to worry about temperature but I'd have it done during mild weather. Since it cracked and isn't shattered the old piece probably comes out in one piece, but I'd ask what they do to protect your car from interior and exterior scratches and the possibility of getting slivers of glass in a vent on your dask (which could drive you nuts later).

cable

I believe this is a no-deductible repair with most insurance companies and they can't penalize you for the claim. So it's gonna be free.

swajames

Not the same in every state, in some states the position is as you say (i.e. its a mandatory coverage) but in others such as California it isn't.

InTheAir

Nor is it the coverage on my USAA policy in MI.

Frino

Stand firm on request for OEM glass. Had an expert SafeLite installer who replaced our Lexus SUV windshield tell me that replacing 997 windshield was no big deal. Rain sensor requires extra care. It should work out fine.

jhbrennan

Windshields are covered by comprehensive portion of the policy and deductibles do apply unless you decide to repair instead of replace then USAA (and others) waive the deductible.

jnx

True, and you can have a 0 $ glass deductible. Very many choices out there.

Sorry to hear of your bad luck.

pmgoodwin

I just called my insurance company and it's a $500 deductable for replacements, $0 deductable for repairs on glass <insert long string of profanity here>.


I'm not sure if we we can get a lower deductable. I don't think I asked when I moved from MA. MA has $0 deductable for auto glass.

Hey Eric, here's a product idea for you. Windshield plugs. You develop the product and I'll draft the patent application. All I want for it is a Denison unit since the cash that was earmarked for it just got reallocated.

Paul

blk on blk

I am getting mine done on Friday. I have to pay a deductible. I have State Farm, and am in Texas.

InTheAir

Public disclosure...tick tock tick tock.

(oh, you're one of THOSE!! )

Edgy01

Make sure t hey hook up the requisite antenna leads (e.g., radio, and navigation, if applicable). It seems that several Rennlisters have had windshields replaced only to find their nav systems were nonfunctional shortly after the event.

pmgoodwin

No, I just play one on the internet ;-)

pmgoodwin

If I wanted to add a nav would this be an opportune time?

robbonds

you will be fine..porsche cracked the original glass 1 day when they were replacing some seals..they replaced it with oem glass..no worries my friend