Just broke front windshield, Tech question

[michael lang]

bobt993 wrote:

Your likely be just under the policy price.

I don't know Bob, mine took a hit on 78 coming down here from Allentown one year. When I had my windshield replaced I don't know who was more surprised to find out that my windshield was $998.00 to replace, me or my insurance company.

Pmajka, what I would suggest is to call Knopf, or Brandywine, or Vision or whoever you use, get a price and availability on a windshield and then talk with one of the Service Advisors. Find out who they sublet those repairs to, and call them. Talk with the dispatcher and ask if they will work with your insurance company and do direct bill to them collecting only the deductible from you or is it going to be your responsibilty to be reimbursed. Word of CAUTION: if this is covered and you decide to go this route, DO NOT just accept who your insurance company refers you to. Remember, the only thing they are looking at is spending as little as possible. Just as Bob has noted this job requires a certain amount of experience and to do this job the proper way it will not be cheap. 2ND Word of CAUTION: aftermarket glass does not fit anywhere close to factory windshields. Your insurance company will pony up the extra money if you are insistant enough. It will be their pleasure just to get you out of their hair if anything else. Good luck.