Someone spit a rock at my windshield.. how to fix?

[Ordo1999]

I'm driving on the interstate this morning, and a Red Bull van starts drifting to the right and spits up dirt and a rock that made a chunk in windshield. I got out and looked at it, and you can feel the hole... I got the guys plates... is there anything I can do so the company can pay for the repair?

 

Loctitie sells a chip repair kit for about $20, if you can feel a medium to large hole, you are out of luck, the kit is for samll chips and spider webs.

 

[Ryan]

Sh!t happens, you're gonna have to fix it yourself (should only be like 50 bucks)

 

[Desslok]

Originally posted by: Ordo1999
I'm driving on the interstate this morning, and a Red Bull van starts drifting to the right and spits up dirt and a rock that made a chunk in windshield. I got out and looked at it, and you can feel the hole... I got the guys plates... is there anything I can do so the company can pay for the repair?

Good luck. You could try the city/state govt. I know In WA they will pay for any damages caused by a pothole that has been reported to them.

 

[Ordo1999]

Originally posted by: Roger
Loctitie sells a chip repair kit for about $20, if you can feel a medium to large hole, you are out of luck, the kit is for samll chips and spider webs.

it's small. I'll check out that kit.. thanks for the suggestion

 

[snooker]

Heck I would call the company and insist they replace the windshield. After all, if it wasn't for their driver drifting off the roadway then it would not have ever happened. If it was just kicked up off the road then they may have an arguement with you,but you said he drifted off the road and that changes evrything....

 

[3L33T32003]

Some states (like mine--Florida) make it a law that damaged windsheild replacement is covered by all insurance with no deductable.
Check it out, you may pay nothing.

 

[snooker]

Originally posted by: 3L33T32003
Some states (like mine--Florida) make it a law that damaged windsheild replacement is covered by all insurance with no deductable.
Check it out, you may pay nothing.

If you are in Florida, you need to update your profile 😉

 

[iamwiz82]

you are expecting them to pay for wear and tear on your car?

 

[Ordo1999]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
you are expecting them to pay for wear and tear on your car?

No, it's not wear and tear, it's from their dumb mistake of riding the rumble strip and staying there. And I could'nt pass.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: Ordo1999

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
you are expecting them to pay for wear and tear on your car?

No, it's not wear and tear, it's from their dumb mistake of riding the rumble strip and staying there. And I could'nt pass.

I am POSITIVE you have ridden on the side of the road before. Maybe you should be forced to pay for someone else's windshield also.

 

[snooker]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: Ordo1999

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
you are expecting them to pay for wear and tear on your car?

No, it's not wear and tear, it's from their dumb mistake of riding the rumble strip and staying there. And I could'nt pass.

I am POSITIVE you have ridden on the side of the road before. Maybe you should be forced to pay for someone else's windshield also.

Unless the person complained to him, he doesn't have to pay for crap now, so that is beside the point/discussion here.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: snooker

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: Ordo1999

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
you are expecting them to pay for wear and tear on your car?

No, it's not wear and tear, it's from their dumb mistake of riding the rumble strip and staying there. And I could'nt pass.

I am POSITIVE you have ridden on the side of the road before. Maybe you should be forced to pay for someone else's windshield also.

Unless the person complained to him, he doesn't have to pay for crap now, so that is beside the point/discussion here.

i cant believe this is even a discussion. I am not even going to bother.

 

[jlee]

That's like having the county pay because you stubbed your toe on a rock on the sidewalk...jeez.

I have windshield coverage with no deductable (FL 😀)..check with your insurance company.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

As long as you have comprehensive insurance, you should be able to get the windshield repaired (they can fill and seal the hole so it is all but unnoticeable) without paying a deductible - I think most insurance companies will do this because it beats paying for a new windshield.

 

[godmare]

Originally posted by: 3L33T32003
Some states (like mine--Florida) make it a law that damaged windsheild replacement is covered by all insurance with no deductable.
Check it out, you may pay nothing.

That's true, all glass damage is covered in Florida.
If not, get out a torch and melt the divet so it won't crack and spread- cheapest of all solutions 😉

 

[rh71]

Do you have a Safelite Auto Glass around you? They do great repair work for cheap prices.

 

[Ordo1999]

I have full coverage on my car (it's new). So I'll check with my insurance co.. thanks for the info!

 

[rudeguy]

most insurance includes zero deductile on glass...i know i made 50 bucks last time i had my windshield replaced

 

[LordSnailz]

Anyone know if this is the same in Cali , lazy to go on hold with the insurance co.