window crack! help!

[salvo]

On the freeway yesterday....BAM!!!....Lower Right corner of the windshield (1 inch from the body)....I pulled off and found a small crater that grew 4 inches towards the center...I quickly bought some of that glass epoxy filler and fixed it up. Will the crack continue to grow? I don't think I can stop it!!! Any suggestions? Should i fix it? Or wait until it creeps into my field of vision?

 

[DrWho]

Ouch! With a crack of those proprtions I would get the windshield replaced. The epoxy repair is meant to be used for minor chips.

 

[bmwrocks]

Your insurance covers your glass 100% with no deductible, and I think no rate increase with a claim. At least here in FL. Unless Ahnuld has changed the laws already.....

 

[cordelli]

If it started cracking, then at some point, maybe not real soon, it will continue to crack. I had one (not a BMW) crack that stayed where it was for years, then one day, literally took off across the windshield as I was driving down the road. Half way up the window, sharp right turn, then straight across to the other side.

Not sure about where you are, but here a 4 inch crack is considered defective equipment, and can result in a ticket or worse.

 

[gbf1lm]

Your insurance covers your glass 100% with no deductible, and I think no rate increase with a claim. At least here in FL. Unless Ahnuld has changed the laws already.....

no u have to pay more and get winshield insurance, atleast here in cali

 

[Kirby]

The only real thing you can say about insurance and glass is "Check your policy." It varies by state, insurance company and policy level.

 

[salvo]

I have 21st century and it is covered under comprehensive, but i have a 500 deductible!
darn! (assuming it does not cost more than 500 to replace the windshield...i could be in for a suprise) or i could just decrease my deductible and then make the claim...is this insurance fraud....ugghhhh....

 

[bmwrocks]

I have 21st century and it is covered under comprehensive, but i have a 500 deductible!
darn! (assuming it does not cost more than 500 to replace the windshield...i could be in for a suprise) or i could just decrease my deductible and then make the claim...is this insurance fraud....ugghhhh....

It's like speeding to me. You are only in trouble if you get caught, which is unlikely. How would they prove it?

I have no deductible for comprehensive....

 

[salvo]

i changed it to $100 deductible for only 7 bucks more a month...it costs $500 to replace a windshield...although, i've only checked one dealer

 

[bmwrocks]

Not to worry or anything, but it seems they could become suspicious if you change your deductible, then make an immediate claim against that part of the policy.

Depending on your kahuna size, you could even go back to the $500 deduct after the claim is paid.[headbang]

 

[salvo]

Well Im gonna wait a couple of months...then change it back! why not? screw em! They have been taking my damn $$$ for YEARS!!! never had an accident...not even a fricking claim!!! bastards!!!! (okay, now im getting all worked up!)

 

[cali_330ci]

Thanks for the great information everyone.! Got in my car this am and guess what? 7 inch crack starting from the left side of the windshield. I'm called my insurance guy to check on my deductible but I think its like $500.

Just took my vehicle to Concord BMW, Concord, California for inspection I. Anyone have an opinion on whether dealer is better than non dealer installs?

 

[MrElussive]

Your insurance covers your glass 100% with no deductible, and I think no rate increase with a claim. At least here in FL. Unless Ahnuld has changed the laws already.....

Ah, don't mess with the governator !!

 

[hosagod]

You're gonna have to replace it...

They can only fill in really small cracks like they did on my Infiniti 2 years ago >_<

 

[salvo]

I have not fixed mine yet, but i'm gonna take it into the dealer and try to get if fixed under warranty...

cali330c, the dealer contracts out, anyways...they quoted me 500.

 

[DrWho]

Got in my car this am and guess what? 7 inch crack starting from the left side of the windshield

You're not gonna believe this, but I just noticed a smaller (1.5 inch) crack on my windshield, at about the same spot, on the left side at the very base! Is this some kind of design flaw? I'm gonna get it looked at later in the week.

 

[jonnyz16]

A mobile windshelid repairman will come out and fix anything shorter than the length of a dollar bill. Over here the insurance will recommend a company and with no charge..