My Model 3 Needs Yet Another Windshield

[Superspectral]

Windshield #1 was hit by a rock. I waited 10 weeks to finally get it replaced. During that wait, it was hit by a second rock for a total of 2 star cracks and one really long one to the edge.

Now two weeks after getting Windshield #2, it now has 2 large star cracks from rock impacts. Hopefully I can get windshield #3 in 2 weeks.

It seems like I'm getting hit a lot and the windshield is easily cracked. On the other hand, I had a Ford Edge with 2 cracked windshields in quick succession.

Perhaps I should set autopilot on maximum follow distance.

 

[augkuo]

you should put some film on the windshield like this - ClearPlex: Optically-Clear Windshield Protection Film - Madico

I was at the Berkeley SC awhile ago and some poor guy had issues with the windshield installer putting the new one in correctly - a film seems like a better option if you've got loads of rocks on the roads.

 

[Jrzapata]

Every time I visited the state of Louisiana in my Mini Cooper on my way to FL from TX I get a rock hit on my windshield with the respective star.
now I have a crack on my roof and been waiting for a new glass panel for 3 weeks

 

[Matsayz]

So you guys are going through Tesla for this? Is there a deductible? I figured I'd go through insurance possibly or just straight to SafeLite.

 

[stirgeon]

Is Safelite an auth dealer for Tesla windshields

 

[Extrion]

Is Safelite an auth dealer for Tesla windshields

This is from the Safelite website. I also just had to file a claim for my rear window and did it through the Allstate website and that took me to a site to schedule with Safelite. So they at least claim to be experts for Tesla's.

 

[ngogas]

Sounds like you are a magnet for flying rocks.

 

[Knightshade]

10 week wait? How long ago was that?

Mine got a bad crack June 20th- I made an appointment in the app for Tesla to replace it, soonest appointment was... June 26th... dropped it off, got an S85D loaner, got my own car back, repaired, 22 hours later.

(USAA insurance FWIW, $0 deductible on comprehensive stuff like glass- I did have to pay at time of service but USAA cut a check as soon as I sent them the invoice so technically I made a profit on this work via credit card points for the repair cost; USAA by default wants you to use safelite- but they explicitly don't do Teslas around here)

 

[tvad]

Seems like a move out of Bedrock is advised.

 

[maketm]

Seems very inconsistent, after getting a big crack from a rock hit this weekend, scheduled for service at closest service center and was told no ETA try again August 30th, tried at a different service center 10 miles away and they confirmed my appointment for tomorrow. My insurance company sent me to some sort of safelite joint venture line, and they said they don’t do Tesla’s in my area...

 

[ewoodrick]

I'd suggest reviewing your driving habits. It sounds as if you may too close or something that cause you to be in the line of fire.

 

[PLAIDMS_DDS]

I seem to be a magnetic for windshield cracks. Thankfully Progressive has a $0 deductible for glass.

 

[fseir]

Speed + follow distance. This is why I wish there was a true variable follow distance for autopilot. When going over 70 mph, I’d like a follow distance of at least 5, but under 35 mph, a distance of 1 (in stop and go, I wish you could set it at 0!). If you leave it at 5, at low speed, you get cut off by everyone. If you leave it at 1 at high speed, you’re asking for a new windshield... if not a new car.

 

[tpoltron]

For small star cracks (<.75 in ~ 2cm) I find it easier to use one of those little repair kits from the auto store or Amazon that injects glue, hides the crack and stops it from growing, than to arrange the replacement. Some insurance companies will have a pro do it for free if you are not so inclined.

 

[RSL2020]

Never follow trucks of any kind for long distances. The tread on their tires and high ground clearance make them prime rock hurdlers. Make a move to get out from behind them ASAP.

 

[Stanwood Steve]

I caught a rock in my windshield and it had a spreading crack from a star pattern within five minutes. I'm going through Satellite (it gets replaced tomorrow), and it took three weeks for them to get their hands on a new windshield from Tesla. The following day I take it to Tesla to have the cameras recalibrated, since Satellite does not do that. In the future, I'll probably just have the company the Tesla dealer uses replace the windshield so they can then do the recalibration immediately after. It would save a separate trip.

 

[Stanwood Steve]

I just received a text message from Tesla Service stating that no "recalibration" of the windshield cameras is required - they say they are "self-calibrating". I guess I can cancel the appointment then...

 

[PLAIDMS_DDS]

Never follow trucks of any kind for long distances. The tread on their tires and high ground clearance make them prime rock hurdlers. Make a move to get out from behind them ASAP.

I tried doing this by passing one and a large rock was sent right at the windshield. Quarter size crack. Ugh so annoyed.

 

[r1200gs4ok]

Every time I visited the state of Louisiana in my Mini Cooper on my way to FL from TX I get a rock hit on my windshield with the respective star.
now I have a crack on my roof and been waiting for a new glass panel for 3 weeks

thats why they call it Lousyana.....not Lousiana.