Less expensive windshield repair

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Shadowrider

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$1500 is what I hear from the dealer. Subaru has known defective windshields. There's a class action lawsuit against them for it. Unfortunately we found out the hard way just 3 months into a brand new Outback. It looks just like a rock hit it even though my wife swears she heard nothing then came out one morning to a crack 2 feet long. My insurance agent says they have a customer who just replaced his third one in a year. The lawsuit says you have to get it replaced by the dealer to have any hope of recovery of funds.
Yep. The Safelight guy doing a repair on mine told me that just the recalibration of the cameras was about $500 at the dealer. They did it for $200. Also the glass itself is special due to the cameras and not all companies do Eyesight equipped Subies. They are pretty high tech and sensitive as hell.
 

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Penn Auto Glass does very high quality work.

Avoid Eagle 1 Auto Glass in Moore. They give customers a cash discount to put up positive online reviews which seems no different than just paying for good reviews.

$340 for a replacement is not a bad price if you are getting good glass that isn't wavy, and if the installer puts sealant primer on any paint nicks (to avoid future rust) and puts down a correct urethane seal. Bonus points if the installer removes the old windshield with fiber line instead of a metal blade.

You could probably get one of the shady shops to do it for $100 if you just need something to keep the wind off your face, though.
 

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Got a quote a couple weeks ago from a Facebook ad.


2008 Jeep Wrangle JKU : $135
2017 Chevrolet 2500HD WT: $165

Include new windshield, full installation and warranty for water leak.
 

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Who provided you the quote?
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/512933619692988/

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