Cracked Windshield

[CriticalB]

Just had mine replaced this morning. Safelite did a fantastic job!

Safelite is coming to replace mine tomorrow. I was wondering if it would have the accessory ready decals and logo on the lower drivers side or if it would be a generic sheet of glass. Looks like it is true to the original.

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[bdub2you]

Yep. They asked all kinds of questions to confirm and had me submit my VIN.

Parts and labor is only $421? If that's OEM glass the glass must have dropped in price drastically in the last few months and labor costs must be substantially less in Texas. The drastic drop in the glass price is great news for us. My receipt from February 15th has the OEM parts listed separately from the labor and my parts line item is much higher than your parts and labor quote.

 

[Essmith94]

Parts and labor is only $421? If that's OEM glass the glass must have dropped in price drastically in the last few months and labor costs must be substantially less in Texas. The drastic drop in the glass price is great news for us. My receipt from February 15th has the OEM parts listed separately from the labor and my parts line item is much higher than your parts and labor quote.

I will definitely double check before install!

 

[DogHauler]

This happened yesterday on the highway. Probably could live with it for a bit but can’t stand to look at it on my Bronco. Safelite coming out next week to replace for $810 out the door. Appointment time is the big wait now and not glass availability. Quoted other companies at around $1000 and they could get to it in three days.

Battle scar!

Living in an annual safety inspection state I get the glass fixed a few weeks before the sticker is due, no sense paying multiple deductibles.

 

[tbone425]

Poor glass construction. Keep any receipts for cracked glass. I have a crack running from one side to the other from a rock that was never heard and barely even noticeable damage. The glass does not fit the frame properly so it is trying to taco from day one. Glass is a known issue but I think they are trying to punt the problem to not slow production. The issue is also that the glass is softer that it should be. 6 weeks in, my windshield is horrificlly sand blasted from normal driving in an area (NW) without much sand. My drivers glass was replace last week due to poor manufacturing as well. It had bubbles all over it. Make sure to call fir to complain so they are under pressure to resolve this sooner than later. Maybe a class-action suit would be the faster path?

 

[805BaseSquatch]

Maybe this has been mentioned and I can’t find it, but my dealer offered a windshield protection warranty. About $600 for 5 years of protection, covers windshield replacement for cracks etc without limits.
Seems like one time will make it a worthwhile investment.

This is the only additional warranty I felt necessary to add.

 

[tbone425]

Be interesting to see if they continue doing that. Is it something they have offered on all cars?

 

[Fly2Win]

Picked up my BD Friday 6/3. Didn’t get 10 miles up the road before a minivan blew by me and chucked a rock into my windshield and put a star in it.

“Safelite, repair, Safelite replace.”

Got the goo in it the next day so should be OK.

 

[66GT]

Just had mine replaced this morning. Safelite did a fantastic job!

Where did you get that retro high-top roof?? I want one.

 

[baldwin22]

This is getting a little annoying......thanks to a rock this morning, now scheduled to have my 6th new windshield in 12 months. Good thing Florida is a free replacement window state, but I doubt my insurance company is happy about it.

 

[Via]

Oh no, that's frustrating with your new Bronco! When I had a similar issue, I turned to A Chick and a Windshield in Colorado Springs (https://achickandawindshield.com/) for rock chip repair. Their quick and professional service fixed my windshield promptly. Even if the glass is on backorder, they can guide you through the process and offer expert advice. Don't worry; you'll be back on the road with a clear view soon. Hang in there, and don't let this deter you from enjoying your Bronco on the interstate!

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