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has anyone had to replace a gti windshield? i was just quoted an installed price of $649 to replace mine, is that crazy??thats from safelite too, which is usually pretty cheap...
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| Re: broken windshield $650??? wtf? (AngryScientist) » | « » 5:51 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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geezuz... are you serious? Mine cracked on its own too and I will have to replace it sooner or later... 
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| Re: broken windshield $650??? wtf? (AngryScientist) » | « » 5:57 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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Tell them you have Progressive insurance and they recommended Safelite.
i did that for my driver side window and they took %40 off.
i really do have Progressive and they did recommend them and my agent told me to mention they recommended safelite and i would get a discount.
but i imagine anyone could do this because all i did literally was say "hi i have a broken window and Progressive said i should call you guys." let them quote the price first, then try that...
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| Re: broken windshield $650??? wtf? (AngryScientist) » | « » 6:02 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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Abotu right. I never paid out as i get a new windshield once every 1 to 1.5 years covered by insurance, and in the state of MN its illegal for them to increase there rates because of it. I would shop around a bit but make sure they use authentic VW glass. I had a shop so it for me and the new windshield was pitted in 2 weeks. Had VW switch it out which Progressive paid for under lifetime workmanship promise.
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| Re: broken windshield $650??? wtf? (TerryWood02) » | « » 6:14 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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Pay a little extra a month for full cover insurance - have it replaced for FREE!
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for OEM glass that sounds about right. Terry Wood is super right
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| Re: broken windshield $650??? wtf? (AngryScientist) » | « » 7:37 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by AngryScientist » | | has anyone had to replace a gti windshield? i was just quoted an installed price of $649 to replace mine, is that crazy?? thats from safelite too, which is usually pretty cheap... |
look at my Sig i had to pay $650 to replace a Toyota corolla windshield so ya . it sucks a lot
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update : i think its going to be around 450 to replace, apparently i was quoted a windshield with the rain sensor, that still super high i think, but better...
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| Window glass... » | « » 8:03 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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...falls under the comprehensive part of your insurance. Some states have a lower deductible for glass - but in no case should you pay more than your deductible...
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| Re: broken windshield $650??? wtf? (breane24) » | « » 8:11 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by breane24 » | | Pay a little extra a month for full cover insurance - have it replaced for FREE! |
I wish.  Tennessee has no such program. Mississippi used to do free repairs through insurance, but the repair companies got too greedy and claimed too many "hits" to get the maximum insurance payout allowed. As a result, free repairs go bye-bye. 
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| Re: broken windshield $650??? wtf? (AngryScientist) » | « » 8:51 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by AngryScientist » | | has anyone had to replace a gti windshield? i was just quoted an installed price of $649 to replace mine, is that crazy?? thats from safelite too, which is usually pretty cheap... |
A few months back my front window was struck my a large stone and cracked it pretty bad. Cost about the same with installation. Its because of the sensors in the windshield and what not that makes it so pricey.
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| » | « » 8:58 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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who the hell pays for glass.im on the third one. all were free. your insurance should cover this unless you have none or if the coverage doesnt but thats crazy that it doesnt.
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| Re: (rangerbrown) » | « » 9:06 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by rangerbrown » | | who the hell pays for glass. im on the third one. all were free. your insurance should cover this unless you have none or if the coverage doesnt but thats crazy that it doesnt. |
Seems you may have missed my post...
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| Re: (BRM10984) » | « » 9:37 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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Not unless it was your fault
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| Re: (iwantaVW89) » | « » 10:20 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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Tell the company to go screw themselves. New GTI windshield from http://www.worldimpex.com is $203, installation from just about any good glass company $100. They are a ripoff whomever they are.
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| Re: (iwantaVW89) » | « » 10:21 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by iwantaVW89 » | | Not unless it was your fault |
Not unless what was whose fault? 
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man that sucks.. Florida we get one a year.. at least with my insurance!
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| Re: (ALTIMA) » | « » 10:53 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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I love Allstate. No rate change, no charge. When I asked my Agent about glass coverage he said, Allstate would rather spend the money to replace the windshield than to have me get in a wreck because I couldnt see and have to pay for the whole car.
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| Re: (Diggums) » | « » 10:57 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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I get MKV windshields from the dealer for around $185. 
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| Re: (Davespeed) » | « » 10:58 PM 3-5-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by Davespeed » | | I get MKV windshields from the dealer for around $185. |
How difficult is it to get a blue one these days? ... rather, I should say a blue one for a Jetta. I know there are a few versions between the Jetta and the Golf.
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| Re: (BRM10984) » | « » 12:29 AM 3-6-2008 | |
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X2, I would want to make sure mine would get replaced with the Blue version as I have an 06. One of my favorite features is the blue tinted glass. Looks great when it has rained.
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does anyone know if the gti windshield is the same as the rabbit, i dont care what tint shade i have...
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| Re: (AngryScientist) » | « » 9:53 AM 3-6-2008 | |
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let me know what happens b/c mine has a crack also and need a new one soon
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| Re: (99.5Rabbit) » | « » 10:34 AM 3-6-2008 | |
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I believe glass is different from Jetta to Rabbit/GTi/R32. Blue glass is still plentiful. Either from an 06 or R32.
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| Re: broken windshield $650??? wtf? (TerryWood02) » | « » 10:56 AM 3-6-2008 | |
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terry wood! - what are you needing a new windshield every year for?
i've never ever needed a new windshield!
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as other(s) said, get yourself comprehensive... glass is mandatory in MA... free replacement. when i move elsewhere i will make sure glass is covered.
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| Re: (Davespeed) » | « » 7:10 PM 3-6-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by Davespeed » | | I believe glass is different from Jetta to Rabbit/GTi/R32. Blue glass is still plentiful. Either from an 06 or R32. |
There are two GTI/Rabbit versions (early build and current build), right? I remember some debacle about rear view mirror mounts on the forum in the recent past.
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| Re: broken windshield $650??? wtf? (AngryScientist) » | « » 7:26 PM 3-6-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by AngryScientist » | | has anyone had to replace a gti windshield? i was just quoted an installed price of $649 to replace mine, is that crazy?? thats from safelite too, which is usually pretty cheap... |
That is bull****. Go to the dealer, order the windshield for $200 or so dollars (I believe mine was $219 including shipping), take it to a reputable installer that has non-conducive adhesive, and you'll be all set. Installation should be no more than $150, if it is, you're getting ripped.
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well, safelite just ordered one directly from vw for me. i dont know what tint if any it comes with, nor do i really care either way. total came to just about $400 plus tax. comes in in 3 - 5 days. guess im just driving around with a cracked window for a while. to the other guy in jersey, pm me and i'll give you the number of the shop that finially ordered the window for me if you need it.
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| Sure..... » | « » 6:57 AM 3-7-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by derekjl » | | That is bull****. Go to the dealer, order the windshield for $200 or so dollars (I believe mine was $219 including shipping), take it to a reputable installer that has non-conducive adhesive, and you'll be all set. Installation should be no more than $150, if it is, you're getting ripped. |
...just go to your local dealer, buy the windshield, toss it into the back of your GTI and go look for a reputable installer...
Maybe you suggest taking it out of the crate and folding it up so that it fits into the car.... It is so easy to say - "do this" or "do that" but the bottom line is that it isn't very easy to buy a windshield in one place and find someone to install it - aside from the fact that most places won't install glass that didn't come from them. To the OP - what is your comprehensive deductible? Why aren't you going through insurance? 
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my deductable is $1000. that may sound high, but most financial material i have read advocates setting the deductable as high as you can, to minimize yearly rates. apparently that works out better for most people in the long run. obviously there are exceptions to the rule. anyway though, i would guess that most peoples deductables are around 500, which would be over what i am paying for the windshield. good point though...
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| You may want to revisit your deductible.... » | « » 8:37 AM 3-7-2008 | |
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....the difference in comprehensive costs due to deductible is quite minimal - I used to do the $1000 deductible too but realized that a $100 deductible costs less than $50 each year extra. Over 10 years that is $500 or the cost of one windshield. In the last 10 years I've swapped out 3 windshields - costing me less than $1200 (the exra insurance plus 2 deductibles - MA had a non deductible glass policy) instead of $1500.I've kept my $1000 collision deductible as that does make a huge difference...
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| Re: (AngryScientist) » | « » 10:47 AM 3-7-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by AngryScientist » | | my deductable is $1000. that may sound high, but most financial material i have read advocates setting the deductable as high as you can, to minimize yearly rates. apparently that works out better for most people in the long run. obviously there are exceptions to the rule. anyway though, i would guess that most peoples deductables are around 500, which would be over what i am paying for the windshield. good point though... |
I think the higher deductibles use to offer more benefit long term than they do now. I recently lowered both my comp and collision deductibles as there was less than $50/yr. difference between a $250 and $1000 deductible. You can do the math, but in today's world, the lower deductible makes sense to me. It sucks.
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yea, maybe you guys are right, i havent touched my policy used my insurance for anything in years, i switched my insurance to my current car online in about 10 minutes.maybe over the weekend i'll give my agent a call and see whats up...
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| Re: Window glass... (cb1111) » | « » 12:28 PM 3-7-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by cb1111 » | | ...falls under the comprehensive part of your insurance. Some states have a lower deductible for glass - but in no case should you pay more than your deductible... |
This is what I have done in the past. I think our comp. deductible is $50. That's all I had to pay when my windshield was replaced on on my old Mk4 GTI (through Allstate). IIRC, Allstate has a separate phone number for windshield replacement claims.
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