My Invincible New Truck is Not Invincible Anymore

Well, my luck stayed the same in 2016:

Under 4000 miles and a cracked windshield. I can tell you that there is no aftermarket option available yet. 700$ out the window. Literally. Bummer.

 

Sucks, but at least it's just a windshield.

 

Insurance?

 

Why repair it right away? I would leave it until the cheaper aftermarket replacements are available. I have free window replacement with my auto insurance, have no idea what your insurance in Canada is like.

 

I wouldn't mind with my $100 deductible.

 

You are not alone.

 

Thank you. I do feel a little better!

 

Oh yeah, I priced a windshield replacement, over $1000.

 

Deductible is 500$. Not worth increasing a premium for 200$.

 

Did you crank up the heat on the glass while it was sub freezing?

 

That stinks... Sorry man.

 

Yes I did. It was cracked by a rock though, so it was coming anyway.

 

Well, in theory I could get a ticket if I get arrested for something else because it compromises the integrity of the vehicule . And my wife wants to change it right away or else ...

 

Now I feel much better! I got a quote of 850$ but managed to bargain a bit. After all you just spent a fortune at the dealership just a few months ago. Just go tell that to the service manager. Worked for me!
How did it happen anyway?

 

Freakin rock but it was only a chip. I have just over 2200 miles too. I tried to get it repaired but when the tech put the vacuum on it, it split and has been growing everyday. A word of caution: if you have a rock chip in or close to the black edge, LEAVE IT ALONE!! I'm gonna put it off as long as I can.

 

This happens to me at least twice a year no matter what vehicle I drive, it's incredibly common in Colorado. I throw it on insurance every time with no noticeable rate increase. No deductible either...

 

I thought it was only if the crack is in front of the drivers line of sight? Either way it would take a real asshole of a cop to write a ticket for that. I say hold out.

 

Happened to me at 5k on my 15. Sucks man but got it replaced for free

 

Here in alaska every one has a cracked windshield. No point in replacing a windshield that's gonna break once a winter

 

Don't feel bad, when I first bought my truck, the next morning I was washing it and noticed a huge chip in the windshield, dealership wouldn't replace because they said it could have happened after I bought truck but they did repair the chip. Still sucks ass