Quote for Windshield Replacement!

[AudiTFSI3o3]

^^ ~$538.00 for 07 A4 2.0TQ Sedan at Safelite Auto Glass (no insurance claim). That's outrageous! Anyone else had to replace their windshield, and if so how much? Are windshields covered by Audi Warranty?

Couple years ago I replaced a 2006 Lexus GX470 windshield for around ~$200..???

[Teej2008]

just go insurance... comprehensive doesnt raise your rates.

[johnnythrash]

Funny you posted this. Just 5 hours ago while driving on the highway a huge rock hit my windshield and chipped it, looks like I'll be getting a new windshield soon too. I'll let you know how I make out with price and insurance and everything.

[Bslice]

The reason yours is so expensive is because you have the rain sensor on the rear view mirror.

The cost of non rain is around $150 w/rain sensor $450 atleast thats the charge at my dealership to get them done.

[bengtc]

No rain sensor. It was about 250

[eMacPaul]

$525 w/ rain sensor.

[AudiTFSI3o3]

Funny you posted this. Just 5 hours ago while driving on the highway a huge rock hit my windshield and chipped it, looks like I'll be getting a new windshield soon too. I'll let you know how I make out with price and insurance and everything.

if its chipped you should take it in so they can seal it. they can repair if chip or crack is smaller than a dollar bill and would cost way less than a brand new windshield



and and holy hell this is retarded! damnit. i think i might have to go thru insurance.

[AudiTFSI3o3]

btw if the rain sensor is on the rear view mirror, why would the windshield make a difference i mean really?

[wayneB7]

btw if the rain sensor is on the rear view mirror, why would the windshield make a difference i mean really?

The rain sensor is on the windshield proper, in way of the rear view mirror bracket, which sits right on the windshield itself.

[Bslice]

It takes a special glass windsheild that deflects light a certain way when rain is on it for the sensor to detect the rain on the windshield.

[Tig]

call your insurance, I got mine for nothing. They cant raise your rates for it either.

[Perspolis]

you shoudn't have to pay a deductible on glass, and they can't raise your rates. Call your insurance company

[greene08]

I was quoted $360, out of pocket, from my Safelite shop based on my VIN # for OE replacement glass. I have the rain sensor.

[Bllzll]

in florida windsheilds are always replaced under your insurance for 100% free and zero deductible

[AudiTFSI3o3]

nice hopefully i can do that =D

[nramsey]

you shoudn't have to pay a deductible on glass, and they can't raise your rates. Call your insurance company

It depends. I'm not sure if it's a state by state or company by company thing, but my insurance (USAA) doesn't waive deductibles for windshields, so I have to pay comprehensive deductible first. Sucks.

[AudiTFSI3o3]

damn..

[dubfreak75]

Seriously people, are we going to do this again. Glass is glass. I had to have mine replaced and I had it done at the dealership with oem Audi glass for 300 bucks. I have rain sensing wipers and they still work because it has NOTHING to do with the type of glass! Educate yourselves please!

[Quattro]

$200 bucks to get it installed with glass for a buddy of mine.

[Bslice]

Not the type of glass but the place where the sensor is does not have the normal tint that the non rain sensing glass has on it.

Also the new glass should come with a new sensor already mounted in it.

[Sharkfin]

What did you decide to do on this? Mine broke today and I need a new one asap, I checked GAPs.com and it's only $234 for the glass and $17 for fedex ground shipping.

[AudiTFSI3o3]

haha i ended up goin to elite/safelite autoglass and paid $50 for my deductible

[jonjon88ss]

AHHAHAHAHAHAHA yea mine cracked yesterday out of no where

i laugh but im really crying on the inside

[Sly Raskal]

It depends. I'm not sure if it's a state by state or company by company thing, but my insurance (USAA) doesn't waive deductibles for windshields, so I have to pay comprehensive deductible first. Sucks.

Werd. When i had to have my windsheild replaced on my previous car which was insured by AAA, I had to pay my deductible, and when my wife and I replaced the windshield on her car which is insured through Mercury, we paid the deductible as well.

I can't think of ANY time where you wouldn't pay the deductible other than if you are in an accident and aren't at fault (I've been in this situation and AAA refunded my deductible after they received the police report stating I wasn't at fault). Another situation would be if it's an item falls under comprehensive, they find the person taht did the damage to your car, take them to court and win. Other than that, the deductible will always need to be paid.


Here's a story about my previous car. 3 months after purchasing the car the windsheild got cracked. I had a $100 deductible, insurance wanted to put in aftermarket glass. I said hell no to that. Factory glass ran $650. Many say that aftermarket glass is fine, and in most cases I would probably choose that as well. That's what we put in my wife's car because her car is old. But IMO, aftermarket glass isn't always cut properly and the slightest variation in window size can leave gaps in where it's sealed. My advice, if you're paying for the low deductible, get your money's worth and get factory glass.

[Tusin]

You guys ever think about calling the local dealer and see who they go with? That is what I did. Got mine installed (no rain sensor FYI) for $175.00. My reason was not to save money though, it was to find a shop that does Audi's all the time.

[Sharkfin]

Well this is what happened with my situation. I called State Farm and I have a $100 windshield replacement deductible. They gave me places I could get it done and then I called the dealer to see who they use. State Farm said as long as the company is on their list I can go to the dealer and get OEM glass. Now what to do about the rain sensor...

[AudiTFSI3o3]

went to Safelite/Elite Auto Glass and paid $50 deduct. for factory/rain sensor glass

[AudiTFSI3o3]

i think deductible includes rain sensor? right?

[Sharkfin]

Well this is what happened with my situation. I called State Farm and I have a $100 windshield replacement deductible. They gave me places I could get it done and then I called the dealer to see who they use. State Farm said as long as the company is on their list I can go to the dealer and get OEM glass. Now what to do about the rain sensor...

Talked to a local place and the dealer again, they will come to me and replace the windshield and reapply my old rain sensor which is included in the $100 deductible. Can't wait to get this done so I don't have to look at that crack anymore

[AudiTFSI3o3]

post pics. im so glad i dont have a crack/glare in my face all the time now..did your windshield have green tint? mine looks kinda funky..a little bit.

[Sharkfin]

mine doesn't now, I hope the new one doesn't either. I want to get the new one tinted 35-50% if I can find a place to do it, the place that did my other windows refused

[cstarky15]

mine doesn't now, I hope the new one doesn't either. I want to get the new one tinted 35-50% if I can find a place to do it, the place that did my other windows refused

Why do you want your windshield tinted?

And to stay on topic I was lucky enough to have a $0 deduct on glass.

[AudiTFSI3o3]

if all your windows are tinted except ur windshield, sunlight shining through the windshield will jus get trapped in the car from the tint all around..and will SUCK! i know. =(

[Sharkfin]

Why do you want your windshield tinted?

And to stay on topic I was lucky enough to have a $0 deduct on glass.

Because I have the other windows tinted and it looks better, plus for heat reduction and stealthy-ness. Same as the other windows.

So they are coming to my house on Saturday and are willing to go to the dealership to get OEM glass at no charge, .

[Sharkfin]

so I got the new one put on last saturday, OEM glass without the rain sensor. The deductible was only $100, but the actual price was $850-900! damn

[B7 Projectile]

in florida windsheilds are always replaced under your insurance for 100% free and zero deductible

Same in South Carolina.

[Sharkfin]

I wish PENNDOT was that kind, but they aren't

[BackInBlack]

I just had mine replaced. New York State, Allstate, glass coverage = $0 deductible. Weird thing though: My rain sensing wipers usd to seem overly sensitive. They liked to wipe too often and go to high speed too easily...had to dial it way back. With new Safelite replacement (PGW Soundmaster windshield) the wipers aren't sensitive enough. They are dialed all the way up and it still doesn't really wipe frequently enough.

[Con]

I just had mine replaced. New York State, Allstate, glass coverage = $0 deductible. Weird thing though: My rain sensing wipers usd to seem overly sensitive. They liked to wipe too often and go to high speed too easily...had to dial it way back. With new Safelite replacement (PGW Soundmaster windshield) the wipers aren't sensitive enough. They are dialed all the way up and it still doesn't really wipe frequently enough.

you didn't get the OEM windshield?

[BackInBlack]

I thought I did. Safelite asked me if I had tint at the top and a rain sensor, and that's the one they brought as the replacement. I guess it isn't the same brand that Audi would install, but it otherwise seems the same.