Cracked my windshield. is gorilla glass available for 5G Ranger?

[mark_anderson_us]

Hi All

Anyone know if gorilla glass is available?

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[D Fresh]

Doubtful.

And a regular windshield is close to $1000. I'd hate to see the cost on that.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ca...mp29214448/gorilla-glass-windshields-pricing/

 

[Doc]

I cracked mine and safelite replaced it for free.

 

[SICKQK]

I cracked mine and safelite replaced it for free.

Adding glass coverage to you insurance policy is a no-brainer IMO. It's very inexpensive coverage. It's saved me several thousand dollars over the past 10 - 15 years. It's especially helpful if you drive a lot of miles every year sharing the road with big trucks - the biggest culprits when it comes to slinging rocks.

 

[mark_anderson_us]

Adding glass coverage to you insurance policy is a no-brainer IMO. It's very inexpensive coverage. It's saved me several thousand dollars over the past 10 - 15 years. It's especially helpful if you drive a lot of miles every year sharing the road with big trucks - the biggest culprits when it comes to slinging rocks.

not worth it for me. Have cracked 2 windshields in 10 years. State farm wanted $9/month. Costs me $250 to replace without this coverage, so if I can get thru a little over 2 years between replacements, I'm good

 

[Grumpaw]

Have the glass coverage on all our vehicles.
2017 towing our Subi Crosstrek thru Alaska, cracked windshield. Would have cost $800,00, but covered with a $50 deductible
This year, wifes 2018 Subi Outback Touring cracked...$1200.00 , but replaced for $50 deductible.
Here's some info on Safelite...
They use aftermarket windshield from overseas, not OE quality. And they charge outrageous $$$ to realign your safety braking sensors, some times more than the glass cost.
Had we had to pay for the Outback glass, Safelight wanted $800 for the glass, and $500 to re align the sensors. Subaru glass was $1000 but only $200 to realign sensors. But the $50 deductible took care of it.

 

[mark_anderson_us]

Have the glass coverage on all our vehicles.
2017 towing our Subi Crosstrek thru Alaska, cracked windshield. Would have cost $800,00, but covered with a $50 deductible
This year, wifes 2018 Subi Outback Touring cracked...$1200.00 , but replaced for $50 deductible.
Here's some info on Safelite...
They use aftermarket windshield from overseas, not OE quality. And they charge outrageous $$$ to realign your safety braking sensors, some times more than the glass cost.
Had we had to pay for the Outback glass, Safelight wanted $800 for the glass, and $500 to re align the sensors. Subaru glass was $1000 but only $200 to realign sensors. But the $50 deductible took care of it.

is this thru your regular insurance or something separate?

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

I've replaced 1 in 35 years @ $235, and only because it had rust on the roof line, and had to come out for paint/repair anyway.

My 2010 F150 cracked from heat exposure last year, but will do until it's next owner. It's had an unrelated chip for the 7 years I've owned it.

 

[dmeyer302]

not worth it for me. Have cracked 2 windshields in 10 years. State farm wanted $9/month. Costs me $250 to replace without this coverage, so if I can get thru a little over 2 years between replacements, I'm good

You have a Lariat...it ain't a $250 windshield. I'm not saying your reasoning is bad, but make sure you check up on that before making your decision.

 

[MathGod]

I got a small chip in my windshield the first week I owned my truck.

Is this windshield cheaply made?

 

[Grumpaw]

is this thru your regular insurance or something separate?

Our regular insurance company, Traveler's.

 

[Chris M]

Have the glass coverage on all our vehicles.
2017 towing our Subi Crosstrek thru Alaska, cracked windshield. Would have cost $800,00, but covered with a $50 deductible
This year, wifes 2018 Subi Outback Touring cracked...$1200.00 , but replaced for $50 deductible.
Here's some info on Safelite...
They use aftermarket windshield from overseas, not OE quality. And they charge outrageous $$$ to realign your safety braking sensors, some times more than the glass cost.
Had we had to pay for the Outback glass, Safelight wanted $800 for the glass, and $500 to re align the sensors. Subaru glass was $1000 but only $200 to realign sensors. But the $50 deductible took care of it.

I don't know the actual $$ amount charged to my insurance company for windshield replacement on my Ranger, but I do know that when Safelite did it I was given an original equipment windshield (has the Ranger logo in it) and had my recalibrations done by the tech. $0 to me personally at the time, so all I'm out is the glass coverage on my insurance policy. I'm quite happy with Safelite and have used them for many vehicles, including the Freightliner I used to own.

 

[Joeiconic]

not worth it for me. Have cracked 2 windshields in 10 years. State farm wanted $9/month. Costs me $250 to replace without this coverage, so if I can get thru a little over 2 years between replacements, I'm good

That‘s the tricky thing about insurance. You can never know when you’ll need it, or how often you’ll need it, or if you’ll need it at all. I would assume a worst case scenario and figure out if you’re comfortable self insuring that scenario. As others have said, I would verify that $250 estimate first, seems low.

 

[Grumpaw]

I don't know the actual $$ amount charged to my insurance company for windshield replacement on my Ranger, but I do know that when Safelite did it I was given an original equipment windshield (has the Ranger logo in it) and had my recalibrations done by the tech. $0 to me personally at the time, so all I'm out is the glass coverage on my insurance policy. I'm quite happy with Safelite and have used them for many vehicles, including the Freightliner I used to own.

Safelite will use OE glass, if you request it, but it cost's more. Also, some vehicles may only have OE glass available. For our Subie's aftermarket was available for both, and prices were compared with both Safelite using aftermarket, and Subaru dealer replacing with factory glass.
In our case, the factory OE glass was a bit more, but recalibration of the safety equipment was less.
In both cases, insurance told me to take the vehicles to whomever I wanted...went with our dealers repair service. Both cases, only $50 out of pocket.
I've used Safelite several times for chip repair, and have no problem using their services...they do quality repair work.

 

[SICKQK]

Adding glass coverage to you insurance policy is a no-brainer IMO. It's very inexpensive coverage. It's saved me several thousand dollars over the past 10 - 15 years. It's especially helpful if you drive a lot of miles every year sharing the road with big trucks - the biggest culprits when it comes to slinging rocks.

Geico glass coverage is $9 per vehicle on their 6 month policy. So less than $20 a year.
I've replaced 4 windshields in the past 7 or 8 years.....not sure of the cost of each one but I know the windshield for my wife's Mini was over $800. I'm guessing the one I replaced on my F-150 was close to that as well.

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