MrMetrx

I just noticed a small chip along the left edge of my windshield. Does this look like a rock or defect? I know it would be hard to prove however it doesn't look like a standard crack. What's your thought and any suggestions for replacement? Dealer or Windshield Repair Company? I'm in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Thanks

91469972

something hit that you can see the impact point!

Macster

Chances are very good the dealer will sub-contract the windshield replacement to a windshield replacement business. Safelite is used by many dealers up here in the SF bay area.

I had the WS in my 02 Boxster replaced by a Safelite person. He showed up with factory glass and had the old WS out and the new in in just a few hours.

This was more than a few years ago and the replacement WS has been just fine. Trouble is the WS is now pitted and even has a rock chip (small thankfully) and could stand replacement.

Oh, I filed a claim for a new WS with my insurance company but my deductible ($500) was just about $100 short of the total price. IOWs, the price sans any insurance involvement would have been around $600.

Check with your dealer and see what it charges for the job. Some dealers do not charge much of a premium for this even though they turn it over to a company that specializes in WS replacement while other dealers use these WS jobs as a profit center, big time (one more than doubled the Safelite price!).

Sincerely,

Macster.

cvazquez

Safelite performed my WS replacement. They have the best warranty in the buisness. I believe if you want the OEM replacement you would require your insurance to approve, if not, they will install the aftermarket replacement. The entire job will take approx 2-3 hours. Don't drive the car until 12 hours of drying time and do not clean until 48 hours.

It depends what state because florida has a no fault for WS replacement. The bill was $1,100.00 but I paid ZERO.

ADias

How does the third-party glass compare to the OEM glass? Does it pit less/more?

We should note that on a 911 the windshield is a structural item.

Edgy01

I'm not aware of a non-OEM windshield being available for these things yet.

Historically, I have found replacement glass to be far more capable of handling rock impacts than the OEM stuff.

Gleek48

My 997.2 also just got hit by a rock. Do you all know if Safelite has glass that includes the radio antenna in it? If so, what are you guys paying?

Thanks,
Rich