Sedan windshield replacement cost

[waveman]

Driving in to work today, a 4 inch crack suddenly appeared on the driver's side beginning at the left edge of the windshield. I don't recall seeing anything hit it, but that must have been what happened, because there's a small pit at the end of the crack. It looks like it's going to spread over time so I want to replace the windshield.

Any thoughts on the best way to do this? I'm assuming that with the sensors and antenna it's more complicated and expensive than windshield replacement used to be.

Thanks in advance.

 

[BBQ Bandit]

Her Gen picked up a micro star crack... got it patched before it got worse.
Asked the Glass tech to look up the replacement cost...

Salty... just the glass alone $800 (non OEM) and then some more cash for the OEM.
The built-in sensors are the rising cost factor.

 

[STREETS]

$700-800, your insurance doesn;t offer free glass replacement?

 

[waveman]

$700-800, your insurance doesn;t offer free glass replacement?

I'm hoping that it'll be covered, but I'm at work and won't be able to review my policy until tonight.

 

[waveman]

The crack got longer while the car was parked today (see pic), so I definitely have to replace the windshield. My insurance will cover all or almost all of the cost, but I'm wondering whether I should take it to the dealer or to a glass repair place. I'm worried that glass shops won't be as familiar with the electrical connections and sensor mountings.

 

[Gurkha]

The crack got longer while the car was parked today (see pic), so I definitely have to replace the windshield. My insurance will cover all or almost all of the cost, but I'm wondering whether I should take it to the dealer or to a glass repair place. I'm worried that glass shops won't be as familiar with the electrical connections and sensor mountings.

I have a Genny with a windshield that was replaced by a glass repair shop.
It does not have the Hyundai logo on it like the rest of the glass.
I find that at certain angles you can see that the glass is wavy or has ripples. Turning a corner for example, since it's dead center where the issue is.
i find it annoying as I haven't had a car before with this issue.
Bought used so this is one thing I noticed after the sale, but knew it had been replaced prior to purchase.
Apparently the shop that did the job does this kind of work for a few Hyundai dealers in the area. So bringing it to a dealer may not matter as they might farm it out.
I would talk to your insurance agent and ask if they will cover an OEM windshield, not an OEM "equivalent" which from my experience is not up to par.
Maybe it was the lamination process?
I've had no issues with anything sensor related to the windshield replacement, and fyi there is no antenna in the windshield.
And yes, it has the heating elements at the bottom of it for the wipers.

 

[waveman]

I have a Genny with a windshield that was replaced by a glass repair shop.
It does not have the Hyundai logo on it like the rest of the glass.
I find that at certain angles you can see that the glass is wavy or has ripples. Turning a corner for example, since it's dead center where the issue is.
i find it annoying as I haven't had a car before with this issue.
Bought used so this is one thing I noticed after the sale, but knew it had been replaced prior to purchase.
Apparently the shop that did the job does this kind of work for a few Hyundai dealers in the area. So bringing it to a dealer may not matter as they might farm it out.
I would talk to your insurance agent and ask if they will cover an OEM windshield, not an OEM "equivalent" which from my experience is not up to par.
Maybe it was the lamination process?
I've had no issues with anything sensor related to the windshield replacement, and fyi there is no antenna in the windshield.
And yes, it has the heating elements at the bottom of it for the wipers.

That's very helpful info, thanks. I always thought the strip around the edge was an AM antenna. I checked a couple of glass repair places online last night - the two options were:

Front Windshield, Rain Sensor, Green Tinted Glass with Blue Shadeband at top, Heated.

Front Windshield, Heated Wiper Park Area, Green Tinted Glass with Blue Shadeband at top, Heated.

Doesn't it have the rain sensor AND the heated wiper park area? Anyway, I'm going to call my agent this morning.

 

[ricrawling]

I would definitely recommend going with OEM glass thru your insurance company. Typically if you use an insurance approved/recommended installer, the repair comes with a Lifetime warranty on the installation should any issues arise after.

 

[Gurkha]

I always thought the strip around the edge was an AM antenna. I checked a couple of glass repair places online last night - the two options were:

Front Windshield, Rain Sensor, Green Tinted Glass with Blue Shadeband at top, Heated.

Front Windshield, Heated Wiper Park Area, Green Tinted Glass with Blue Shadeband at top, Heated.

Doesn't it have the rain sensor AND the heated wiper park area? Anyway, I'm going to call my agent this morning.

The AM antenna is located in the back glass. (As a side note: Metallic tints can interfere with AM reception).
I don't see what the rain sensor has to do with the glass, I thought is was a beam projected to the glass from that thing behind the rear view mirror.
I'm not sure for the US, but all Genny's in Canada are sold with the heated wiper park area. Perhaps you don't need them where you are.

 

[waveman]

The AM antenna is located in the back glass. (As a side note: Metallic tints can interfere with AM reception).
I don't see what the rain sensor has to do with the glass, I thought is was a beam projected to the glass from that thing behind the rear view mirror.
I'm not sure for the US, but all Genny's in Canada are sold with the heated wiper park area. Perhaps you don't need them where you are.

Thanks.

What function does the dark material that's widest at the top-middle of the windshield and continues as a narrow strip around the sides and bottom serve? I'd incorrectly assumed it was an antenna.

The person I'm dealing with at the installer explained how the rain sensor, which is housed in the enclosure in front of the mirror, interfaces with the glass. Apparently there's a thin gel pad that goes between the sensor and the glass. It has to be handled very carefully, otherwise the beam doesn't penetrate it properly and the sensor doesn't work right.

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[GLGar]

Now I need a windsheild for my Genesis. Damned speeding dump trucks with no tarps. The list price for OEM was $851 with $100 to install at a local body shop. They checked and said no after market parts yet with the rain sensor and heat. Maybe thats true, maybe not. The dealer where I bought the car discounted that to $700 with $60 install. I carry $1000 deductible so it's all out of pocket but still a little less than I expected.

 

[waveman]

Now I need a windsheild for my Genesis. Damned speeding dump trucks with no tarps. The list price for OEM was $851 with $100 to install at a local body shop. They checked and said no after market parts yet with the rain sensor and heat. Maybe thats true, maybe not. The dealer where I bought the car discounted that to $700 with $60 install. I carry $1000 deductible so it's all out of pocket but still a little less than I expected.

That sucks... it's not like you can do much to prevent this from happening. I was surprised that a projectile that I never saw (probably a small rock) that hit the very edge of the windshield did what it did. Another 1/2 inch to the left or so and it would have dinged the strip on the side instead of the glass.

Are you sure it's your comprehensive deductible that's $1000, not your collision deductible?

 

[GLGar]

Yes, both are $1000 deductible The rock made a 4"dia circle crack in the outer glass right in the drivers eye line. Looks like a big target bullseye.

 

[ImInPA]

Even if you take it to the dealership, it is likely they will have their glass vendor of choice come and do the work. For me, my collision is $100 deductible and comprehensive is $50. A no brainer for me as this would be a comprehensive claim.

 

[GLGar]

They have an auto glass shop that comes to the dealer to do the install. My last claim was in 1980 when I hit a deer. I believe the savings from the difference in premiums between $1000 and $50 or $100 deductibles since then are more than the cost of this windshield.

 

[scottdk]

They have an auto glass shop that comes to the dealer to do the install. My last claim was in 1980 when I hit a deer. I believe the savings from the difference in premiums between $1000 and $50 or $100 deductibles since then are more than the cost of this windshield.

I have a $250 deductible with full glass coverage (no deductable) I save about $8/month having a $1,000 deductable, so it's no brainer for me. I have a $1,000 on my house, so the same on my vehicles would be crazy.

 

[GLGar]

Comprehensive on the Genesis is $59 a year. Having two or more vehicles at any given time spread over the last 30 years lets that premium difference add up. And I just insure for major losses, not nickle and dime stuff so I also carry $1000 deductible on my home, shop, dock and boats.. As far as glass breakage this is my first replacement and my first new car was a 56 Ford Victoria. Our "no brainers" are not the same.

 

[waveman]

I had my windshield replaced this afternoon. My insurance company refused to pay for OEM glass and I didn't want to pay the $360 difference (including my $100 deductible), so I went with an OEE replacement.

I hope that doesn't turn out to be a mistake. I spoke with the company's rep for a long time before choosing them, and I was very impressed how much she knew about the Genesis. They've worked on several others, including one earlier today. The replacement seems very good so far. No wind noise as far as I can tell. I'll wait a few days before giving it a good leak test - they told me to hold off high pressure washes for three or four days. Optically, it's perfect, and it's a lot cleaner than my other windshield was.

 

[Gurkha]

I had my windshield replaced this afternoon. My insurance company refused to pay for OEM glass and I didn't want to pay the $360 difference (including my $100 deductible), so I went with an OEE replacement. Optically, it's perfect, and it's a lot cleaner than my other windshield was.

Good to hear it's optically perfect. That was the issue I had with the non OEM windshield.

 

[zimmy]

Just curious, is anyone else finding that these windshields just aren't as strong as they used to be?

I've had my '13 Genny sedan for 3 months, and so far have picked up 2 separate chips in the windshield. I repaired the first one, and just picked up another stone chip last night on the highway (not even from following a dump truck, just off a small sedan that was in front of me). My wife's Nissan Murano is 8 years old and has never had a single chip or crack.

I just lowered my comprehensive deductible to $0, so at least these chips won't cost me out of pocket...