Need to replace windshield - recommendations?

rakman · 07-15-2002, 02:58 PM

Got a cracked windshield. Can anyone recommend a good auto glass replacement shop ?

FYI
- My insurance recommended shop wants $795 + tax + labor
- I've obtained 3 other quotes ranging from $300 - $500
- Diamond Glass
- Globe Auto Glass
- East Hanover Auto Glass

Thanks in advance.

- Rak

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balajc · 07-15-2002, 03:04 PM

I had my windshiled replaced for $250 (no molding)

The guy is in Queens NYC if you are interested

Darby · 07-15-2002, 03:14 PM

I had mine replaced from the body shop across the street from where I work in New Rochelle. I'm friends with the owner, he gave 3 quotes $80 for a salvaged one, $120 for a new one, and $150 for a supposedly better than factory windshield (I got this one and like it a lot) Charged me $150 + $30 for labor (glass guy came and did it at his garage). I can get a quote for you if you want if you give me the year and model, but I can't promise that you'll get a discount of any kind, but I can try. Pm me. - Mike

speedbuggy67 · 07-15-2002, 04:46 PM

shouldn't your insurance cover it. I busted mine a few months back and my deductable was 100 bucks. I called this company called safelite autoglass and they ordered an OEm stock window and installed it with new molding in my driveway. Not bad for 100 bucks. Looks factory I would never know. guaranteed workmanship.

Scott

gottafly · 07-15-2002, 05:53 PM

I went with Safelite too and was very happy with them. They came and did it in my driveway at home, very convenient and lifetime guarantee againt leaks. Even so, make sure you tell them to order a new seal for you. My guy was able to cut the old one to work, but you're better off with a new one.

Don't go with a dealer, they just contract out to other companies, including Safelite, and charge you 6 times the price.

Good luck Rak!

-Erik

rakman · 07-15-2002, 06:09 PM

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

Erik and Scott I'll give Safelite a call. By the way one vendor told me that the WRX did not need a new molding.

- Rak

PS
(I have a high deductible so my insurance company suggested that it may be cheaper for me to get it done myself).

WRXTeamDFL · 07-16-2002, 08:07 AM

I got it done by the guy in Queens also... like Balajc. He bumped the price up to $275 though. But hey, I didn't complain 'cause he was still $500 cheaper than my next lowest quote.

I'd definitely recommend him.

4or2wheels · 07-16-2002, 08:21 AM

Hey Rak, too bad about the window. Make sure you get it fixed soon. I'd hate to see it crack in half on one of your high speed runs.

Speed limit? I'm English officer!!!

Darby · 07-16-2002, 08:52 AM

I spoke with the guy I know, you should have a quote by lunch time (the guy he knows at the glass company was out)- I'll find out the company name too. It might be higher than mine was, considering your car is still a new car model for auto body shops.

andygold · 07-17-2002, 03:34 AM

IMHO, I'd opt for aftermarket glass, and not a direct replacement from Subaru.

There are way too many people complaining of busted windshields on the WRXs. Seems like the OEM stuff is an inferior product. My glass broke at the bottom left(somewhere under the moulding...not a rock chip...then went way across, and then back down under the moulding on the passenger side.

I had the choice, and my reasoning is that if there are this many problems this soon, stay away from replacement OEM glass. I got mine replaced by Safelite, covered by insurance. They also replaced the outside plastic/rubber surround. The glass is about optically perfect. No distortions anywhere, looking from any angle...unlike my original glass. Just my $.02

Andy

rakman · 07-17-2002, 10:13 AM

Thanks for the responses everyone. I'm scheduled to have the windshield replaced today by Diamond Auto Glass (800-644-7074).

They have a mobile service and with their price match guarantee I was able to get a price of $227 + tax.

Safelite gave a $230 + tax quote but they were not able to fix it until Thursday.

- Rak

4or2wheels · 07-17-2002, 04:43 PM

So hows the new glass?

rakman · 07-17-2002, 07:29 PM

Mitch:

The guys did a fast and efficient install (30mins) but I am left in a quandry.

The glass is much too smooth. Unfortunately, it clashes with my lunar landscape hood (they commented on that by the way). But I'm sure with a few back road drives it will "break-in" nicely.

- Rak

4or2wheels · 07-17-2002, 07:42 PM

Rak,I hope I'm not respomsible for "breaking in" your "new" window.

07-15-2002, 02:58 PM	#1
rakman Scooby Newbie Member#: 7906 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ/UK Vehicle: 04 Sti Black 02 WRX Red	Need to replace windshield - recommendations? Got a cracked windshield. Can anyone recommend a good auto glass replacement shop ? FYI - My insurance recommended shop wants $795 + tax + labor - I've obtained 3 other quotes ranging from $300 - $500 - Diamond Glass - Globe Auto Glass - East Hanover Auto Glass Thanks in advance. - Rak * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

07-17-2002, 10:13 AM	#11
rakman Scooby Newbie Member#: 7906 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ/UK Vehicle: 04 Sti Black 02 WRX Red	Thanks for the responses Thanks for the responses everyone. I'm scheduled to have the windshield replaced today by Diamond Auto Glass (800-644-7074). They have a mobile service and with their price match guarantee I was able to get a price of $227 + tax. Safelite gave a $230 + tax quote but they were not able to fix it until Thursday. - Rak

07-17-2002, 07:29 PM	#13
rakman Scooby Newbie Member#: 7906 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ/UK Vehicle: 04 Sti Black 02 WRX Red	Windshield Replaced Mitch: The guys did a fast and efficient install (30mins) but I am left in a quandry. The glass is much too smooth. Unfortunately, it clashes with my lunar landscape hood (they commented on that by the way). But I'm sure with a few back road drives it will "break-in" nicely. - Rak

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balajc Scooby Specialist Member#: 15393 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Nassau County, LI Vehicle: MY00 2.5RS Coupe 5MT Silverthorn Metallic	I had my windshiled replaced for $250 (no molding) The guy is in Queens NYC if you are interested

07-15-2002, 03:14 PM	#3
Darby Scooby Specialist Member#: 17175 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: ct Vehicle: 2002 Outback Beaner 2 counts, right?	I had mine replaced from the body shop across the street from where I work in New Rochelle. I'm friends with the owner, he gave 3 quotes $80 for a salvaged one, $120 for a new one, and $150 for a supposedly better than factory windshield (I got this one and like it a lot) Charged me $150 + $30 for labor (glass guy came and did it at his garage). I can get a quote for you if you want if you give me the year and model, but I can't promise that you'll get a discount of any kind, but I can try. Pm me. - Mike

07-15-2002, 04:46 PM	#4
speedbuggy67 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9041 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Jersey Shore Vehicle: 2002 WRX blaze yellow 1-450	shouldn't your insurance cover it. I busted mine a few months back and my deductable was 100 bucks. I called this company called safelite autoglass and they ordered an OEm stock window and installed it with new molding in my driveway. Not bad for 100 bucks. Looks factory I would never know. guaranteed workmanship. Scott

07-15-2002, 05:53 PM	#5
gottafly Scooby Newbie Member#: 11224 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Rt. 78 ABE-EWR Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon Silver	I went with Safelite too and was very happy with them. They came and did it in my driveway at home, very convenient and lifetime guarantee againt leaks. Even so, make sure you tell them to order a new seal for you. My guy was able to cut the old one to work, but you're better off with a new one. Don't go with a dealer, they just contract out to other companies, including Safelite, and charge you 6 times the price. Good luck Rak! -Erik

07-15-2002, 06:09 PM	#6
rakman Scooby Newbie Member#: 7906 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ/UK Vehicle: 04 Sti Black 02 WRX Red	Thanks for the feedback everyone. Erik and Scott I'll give Safelite a call. By the way one vendor told me that the WRX did not need a new molding. - Rak PS (I have a high deductible so my insurance company suggested that it may be cheaper for me to get it done myself).

07-16-2002, 08:07 AM	#7
WRXTeamDFL Scooby Newbie Member#: 4876 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: West Jersey, USA Vehicle: 2006 WRX San Remo Red	I got it done by the guy in Queens also... like Balajc. He bumped the price up to $275 though. But hey, I didn't complain 'cause he was still $500 cheaper than my next lowest quote. I'd definitely recommend him.

07-16-2002, 08:21 AM	#8
4or2wheels Scooby Specialist Member#: 14112 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2002 wrx wagon 2010 STI DGM	Hey Rak, too bad about the window. Make sure you get it fixed soon. I'd hate to see it crack in half on one of your high speed runs. Speed limit? I'm English officer!!!

07-16-2002, 08:52 AM	#9
Darby Scooby Specialist Member#: 17175 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: ct Vehicle: 2002 Outback Beaner 2 counts, right?	I spoke with the guy I know, you should have a quote by lunch time (the guy he knows at the glass company was out)- I'll find out the company name too. It might be higher than mine was, considering your car is still a new car model for auto body shops.

07-17-2002, 03:34 AM	#10
andygold Scooby Newbie Member#: 7347 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: North Country, New York Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX WR Blue	IMHO, I'd opt for aftermarket glass, and not a direct replacement from Subaru. There are way too many people complaining of busted windshields on the WRXs. Seems like the OEM stuff is an inferior product. My glass broke at the bottom left(somewhere under the moulding...not a rock chip...then went way across, and then back down under the moulding on the passenger side. I had the choice, and my reasoning is that if there are this many problems this soon, stay away from replacement OEM glass. I got mine replaced by Safelite, covered by insurance. They also replaced the outside plastic/rubber surround. The glass is about optically perfect. No distortions anywhere, looking from any angle...unlike my original glass. Just my $.02 Andy

07-17-2002, 04:43 PM	#12
4or2wheels Scooby Specialist Member#: 14112 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2002 wrx wagon 2010 STI DGM	So hows the new glass?

07-17-2002, 07:42 PM	#14
4or2wheels Scooby Specialist Member#: 14112 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2002 wrx wagon 2010 STI DGM	Rak,I hope I'm not respomsible for "breaking in" your "new" window.