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Windshield Replacement

Discussion in 'Model 3' started by Gotham1012, Feb 25, 2021.

  1. LandoAWD

    LandoAWD Member

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    885 is a replacement. Many insurance companies will fill a chip for no cost.
     
  2. Knightshade

    Knightshade Well-Known Member

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    Is it where the cameras are? Then yeah probably necessary

    if not then might could just be filled depending how bad/likely to spread it is.
     
  3. 1spicycow

    1spicycow New Member

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    Each state has specific laws on repairs for state inspection, usually in non critical areas it is 1.5" . Your service center may not do repairs period on glass, I'd check with Safelite but it is probably too close to the edge, there is tons of pressure the closer you get to the glass edge so it may be liability thing. If they start drilling it to prep for the resin and the whole windshield breaks, the customer is going to expect a full glass replacement since it was "fine" before you touched it.
     
  4. TLLMRRJ

    TLLMRRJ Active Member

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    #24 TLLMRRJ, Mar 5, 2021 at 11:37 AM
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    Don't they hit you up with a claim strike though? It's not free if you have to add a claim to your record.
     
  5. EmOne

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    Would cost you practically nothing to try one of the FIY kits; I've repaired several chips that way and never had an issue.
     

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