I have a Honda Civic, 2002 and someone broken my rear windshield glass while I was parked at a football game. I called my dealer and they quoted me like $538 to replace it. I have a friend who said I might be able to find a cheaper one at the junk yard, is this an option?

Samantha,

Dallas, TX

Hey Samantha, ouch…that was one expensive football game! Yes, of course you should call a few junk yards in your area and see what they get for the rear windshield glass, but I have a strong feeling it will not be cheaper than an aftermarket rear windshield installed would be. I have seen many windshields removed from a junk yard, and most of the time the glass chips or cracks on the edges when they try to remove it from the vehicle.

For just a few bucks more you can get a totally new rear windshield with no cracks or chips. Get a free no obligation quote using the banner on this site and compare the rates yourself and decide.

I just wanted everyone to know, that two small rock chips in my 1988 Chevy 1500 pickup was going to cost me $90 to repair….and I got a replacement windshield installed for $135!

It even has the shade at the top of the windshield like my old one did…I am amazed at how scratched and glazed over the old glass looks compared to the cheap new one.

Shop around before you just repair your rock chips!

Ron,

Denton TX

Does the shading at the top of the windshield that comes from the factory also come along with those after market windshields?

Louis, Denver CO

You can buy an after market windshield with no shading at the top…although you really dont want to do that. And you can also buy the replacement windshield with light, medium and factory type shade density. So the choice is up to you, more shade usually costs more but worth it in my opinion. It really helps to cut the sun’s glare in your eyes!

Allison, Woodlands TX

The average windshield rock chip repair will cost you about $40, and $85 for a mobile service to come to you and repair it. I would not recommend you use one of those free windshield repair services though, they file a claim on your auto insurance and this claim….although small COULD cause your rates to increase. I would pay for this repair out of pocket.

Jeff, Tulsa OK

Jeff, get a quote man, its free and there are no obligations what so ever. Prices will vary depending on your location, but I would guess $225 installed would be a good price for a Chevy truck replacement windshield. Have a great day….

Josh, Dallas TX

Josh, you are not going to be able to repair this cracked windshield my friend. Get a free quote on a new windshield, they are not as expensive as you think they are.

I called them and asked them why the $55 price drop in a week? They said they have special pricing agreements with this site and offer a discount via that banner. I am not sure why they would do that, seems it would cost them more money, but I did get my windshield installed for the lower price…..so it pays to shop around. Thanks for this service you are offering for free.

Hellen,

San Jose CA

Chris

Trenton NJ

Hi Chris, from what I have read, these replacement car windshields have to undergo some tough safety testing before they can be sold to the public. I am not an expert obviously, but I do not feel these replacement windshields are a safety issue. By all means ask the installer for their opinion on this matter before you install one.

Henry

St. Louis MO

Welcome Henry. make your quote search easy and use the banner on this site to get comparison quotes in your area. its about the easiest way I know of to shop for auto glass. just enter your zip, and select the make and model of your truck and thats it. You will see a list of auto glass companies within 20 miles of your zip code, with prices. Most if not all of them offer free mobile installation. I would expect to pay about $169 for a Chevy truck replacement windshield.

happy hunting

Don

Alice

Houston, TX

Hey there, I would definitely stay clear of the BMW dealership for a new windshield…they are way to proud of their auto glass. I was able to get a BMW replacement windshield for my 2007 Z3, and it only cost me $489 with free installation, which was nice. I am in Miami, so the guys I used will not help you in Houston, but I see banners for glass.net on this site…and I hear they are a great place to start your quote search.

happy hunting,

Don