(07-28-2022, 11:40 PM)fredtoast Wrote: A motorcycle helmet is cheaper than a new windshield.  So just bust out the windshield and wear a helmet.

You will save even more money with no future wiper replacements or washer fluid.

(07-29-2022, 09:12 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: Fully loaded 2019 Hyundai Sante Fe. This car has everything. I bought it for my wife (I drive a 1998 Buick Century and a 2010 Saturn Outlook as a spare). 

Speaking of the rain detection, I was driving yesterday and out of nowhere the wipers did a swipe. I looked at my wife and said, WTF was that? She just laughed at me. 


I’ve learned a lot today. So, unfortunately I have to say I wasn’t sure at first. One guy (Weezy’s gonna love this part) told me he could replace for 560. I asked him why the others wanted 1200? He said, well, because they order them from Taiwan or Korea (can’t remember what country for sure) from the original mfg of the windshield, and that he has the same windshield, made in America (Merica  ) and it’s identical.

I was skeptical at first at Weezy’s suggestion, but now I’m in agreement. Plus, I found out I know the guy and he does all our windshield replacements where I work and does an excellent job. He also stated he never once had a replacement on a Hyundai because it’s plug & play (whatever that means).

(07-28-2022, 07:50 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: Wife and I were coming home and a truck kicked a rock up from the interstate and hit my windshield. I heard it, but didn’t see any cracks. We stopped at Red Robin (first time I’ve ever been and I loved the food) to get a bite to eat. Had a nice meal and when we came out, there was about a 12 inch crack from the bottom left driver side straight through my field of view.

My wife suggested we report it to insurance but I told her it would probably just make our insurance go up. Our deductible is $500, so it wouldn’t be worth it imo. Guess I will just have to pay out of pocket unless anyone might have some suggestions from experience.

I don’t think it’s repairable once it cracks so I’m kinda screwed there I think. Anyway, looking for advice.

(08-10-2022, 02:18 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: I’ve had to replace the front and later both driver side windows during the past year. $100 deductible with Safelite both times. Hasn’t affected insurance. (Yet.)

(08-10-2022, 02:52 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: Whos your insurance company?

(08-11-2022, 02:43 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: Allstate. Home and auto.