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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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Does anyone know of a good place to go to get your windshield fixed for a decent price preferably in tampa. Yes i know your insurance can cover it but ill be paying cash.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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If it is smaller than a quarter, pepboys sells a windshield repair kit for $20 that works pretty well and only takes about 20 minutes to do.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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The DIY kits are garbage. Use the money towards having a professional service repair it. Safelite repaired a nice size chip/crack on my Passat and you could hardly see the repair (plus they also warranty the repair for life).

If you have comp covg through your carrier...then why pay out of pocket? The deductible doesn't apply for windshield repair or replacement.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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He doesn't have insurance or he is an idiot.
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 07:30 AM
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i also have a small crack from a rock falling out of a truck......... i only have basic insurance would i still get a repair/replacement from insurance?
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Lol sorry didn't really look as good as i thought it did...but theres no need for the smart ass reply bud.

... nvm,I kinda start to expect that stuff from PnR cutomer service...
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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you MUST carry comprehensive insurance to have a free replacement/repair on your windshield. Basic insurance will not cover it.
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 07:40 AM
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try LLoyds autoglass they even give you a free box of steaks...... at least they used to i never used them myself.
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by zhillz
He doesn't have insurance or he is an idiot.
I have basic coverage for my gf car hence the out of pocket
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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there is a guy that posts in nissan for sale that does windshields.
don't know about repairing them, but I know he replaces them for cheap.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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Give Safelite a call. You may pay a bit more than some other places (or maybe not) but they warranty the work for life.
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