Windshield Repair, Part 2: Windshield Repaired!
A couple people asked and since I started the story, it’s probably only good form to finish it. Plus, now when the 29th Century Blog Archeologists find this, they won’t be left hanging.
I got our cracked windshield replaced at Apple Auto Glass last Tuesday, and everything went as smoothly as I’d hoped. I showed up, dropped of the keys, gave them my insurance policy number, and left for work. At noon I got a call that things were done, went back, paid my deductible and drove away with my new windshield. Done.
I was impressed that the new windshield looks exactly like the old one. There was some extra urethane detailing on the original that I was a little surprised to see duplicated on the replacement, but (based on their invoice) I guess that’s part of what they do.
For future reference, the total cost of the replacement was about $850 including parts and labour. I assume that will vary depending on the particular windshield being replaced. Insurance covered the bulk of the cost, but we still had to pay the deductible, which will vary depending on your insurance policy. My broker told me that putting in the claim won’t affect my premiums, but that may be something else you want to double-check with your insurance if you’re debating whether to put in a claim or pay out of pocket.