Windshield chip too small to repair?

wrote:
> On Sun, 2 Mar 2008 07:39:12 -0600, "HLS" > wrote:
>
>> "John S." > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>> The damage is there and it is "proven". I've had completely different
>>> reactions from companies like State Farm, Allstate, etc. I've found
>>> that all you have to do is ask and be politely persistent at times.
>> Perhaps, John. If this peck is small, I would be surprised if an insurance
>> company will give any satisfaction.
>>
>> If the OP tries it and is successful, maybe he will post his experience for
>> us.
>>

Must be a crappy repair outfit. A decent shop would look at it and if it
is too small to repair BUT was not going to be enough to compromise the
glass they would use a diamond bit to enlarge it and taper it so they
could fill it.

--
Steve W.

"Steve W." > wrote in message news:fqfd47
>
> Must be a crappy repair outfit. A decent shop would look at it and if it
> is too small to repair BUT was not going to be enough to compromise the
> glass they would use a diamond bit to enlarge it and taper it so they
> could fill it.
>
> --
> Steve W.

Yeah, that is what I thought too.
A simple peck is not worth the effort. We dont really know the seriousness
of this thing..

On Mar 2, 2:53*pm, wrote:
> On Sun, 2 Mar 2008 07:39:12 -0600, "HLS" > wrote:
>
> >"John S." > wrote in message
> ...
>
> >>The damage is there and it is "proven". *I've had completely different
> >>reactions from companies like State Farm, Allstate, etc. *I've found
> >>that all you have to do is ask and be politely persistent at times.
>
> >Perhaps, John. *If this peck is small, I would be surprised if an insurance
> >company will give any satisfaction.
>
> >If the OP tries it and is successful, maybe he will post his experience for
> >us.
>
> Insurance company reactions may vary from state to state -- I know
> Florida was concerned enough about windshield safety that they made
> the inscos drop the deductible from windshield replacement.
>
> However, I would try a $10 repair kit from Wally or auto parts first.
> Be easier than taking it in for a replacement.
>
> Pete

just cover it with one of those half a hockey puck with the broken
window decal things.

On Mar 1, 3:26 pm, "John S." > wrote:

> Call your insurance company and tell them that you want the glass
> replaced with factory glass because your are very concerned about
> safety and feel that the glass is compromised.

That won't work, for two reasons

1) I'd be lying. I'm not concerned about my safety and I don't think
the glass is compromised. I'm just annoyed by chip.

2) The repair guy came out because I *did* call the insurance
company. Part of my insurance coverage includes free at-home
windshield chip repair.

On Mar 1, 2:59 pm, Steve B. > wrote:

> Call the insurance company back and tell them they weren't able to fix
> it so the windshield needs to be replaced. If te chip is in you line
> of vision they shouldn't have any problem with that.

If the windshield is replaced, then my deductible comes into play,
which means I'll pay hundreds of dollars. And since they already sent
someone out to examine the windshield, and he said it couldn't be
repaired, then they would get suspicious. Even if they don't, I risk
have my rates increased because I filed a claim.

Anyone have any ideas that don't involve my insurance company?

On Mar 2, 5:27 pm, "Steve W." > wrote:

> Must be a crappy repair outfit. A decent shop would look at it and if it
> is too small to repair BUT was not going to be enough to compromise the
> glass they would use a diamond bit to enlarge it and taper it so they
> could fill it.

It was an on-site repair. So if I bring it in to a shop, they might
have equipment there that can do something?

Timur Tabi wrote:
> On Mar 2, 5:27 pm, "Steve W." > wrote:
>
>> Must be a crappy repair outfit. A decent shop would look at it and if it
>> is too small to repair BUT was not going to be enough to compromise the
>> glass they would use a diamond bit to enlarge it and taper it so they
>> could fill it.
>
> It was an on-site repair. So if I bring it in to a shop, they might
> have equipment there that can do something?
>

They "should". But it depends on the shop.


Steve W.

"Timur Tabi" > wrote in message
...
> On Mar 2, 5:27 pm, "Steve W." > wrote:
>
>> Must be a crappy repair outfit. A decent shop would look at it and if it
>> is too small to repair BUT was not going to be enough to compromise the
>> glass they would use a diamond bit to enlarge it and taper it so they
>> could fill it.
>
> It was an on-site repair. So if I bring it in to a shop, they might
> have equipment there that can do something?

Never hurts to get a second opinion. Otherwise, risk the price of a bag of
popcorn and a Coke - buy a DIY glass kit at a parts house, and see what you
can accomplish.