Cracked Windshield

[Sparrow]

So I'm on my way home for lunch today in the poring rain and i must have picked up a rock somewhere cause when i got home I had a nice new chip and crack in the windshield. I heard something strange on the ride home but thought nothing of it, mush have been the rock   Anyway I called Majestic Honda and they said it would be $125 for labor and like 4** something for the windshield. But the guy on the phone said the price is for a Honda windshield and an aftermarket one would be 1/2 the price. Now to my question, is there much difference between the Honda and aftermarket windshields? I never had to replace a windshield before so i don't know if the "Honda" name is the only difference between the two. Any advice would be appreciated!

MODS: I didn't know if this belonged here or in General Discussion. If i guessed wrong, my bad and just move it for me.

[timot_one]

Let's get the main problem resolved first.

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On the topic of your windshield, aftermarket and OEM shouldn't be much different.  I'm guessing there may be a slight difference, but nothing that would be noticeable.  You should call your insurance company first.  Most insurance companies replace windshields for a lower price than your deductable.  If your car was registered in MA, you'd have your windshield replaced for free because it's a "safety issue".  Other glass replacement people will "fudge" the numbers in your favor so they bill your insurance company for more, and you pay less for the deductable.

[Mike]

In RI the insurance companies are not required to cover it so alot of them dont.

[Milan]

I have an aftermarket windshield in my Accord and Gen still has the OEM.  I can't tell the difference other then when I see Honda written on hers and the replacement company's name on mine (can't remember the brand).  I say, if you have to pay out of pocket, go with the cheaper one.

[timot_one]

In RI the insurance companies are not required to cover it so alot of them dont.

I never thought there was a state that sucked more than MA.

[wtcii]

Have you visited MS??

[stirfriedferret]

I have an aftermarket windshield, and there isn't much of a difference. The only thing that's different is that the sight glass thing for the VIN number is a little off, so you can't read the vin easily.  It's not a bad thing.  Just a little input for your decision.

[Mike]

In RI the insurance companies are not required to cover it so alot of them dont.

I never thought there was a state that sucked more than MA.

RI is fucked... There are alot of things that are great about it but, then there is stupid shit like this. From what I've heard there are quite a few insurance companies that will not insure vehicles in MA because of the laws.

[NWINNIE34]

i looked on craigslist and found a guy in like 2-3 min...... i originally was quoted at $185....but then called him back and added 2 of my co workers cars so he cut us a deal....

$150 including everything..... everything worked out awesome

[DV8mAn]

I've had many aftermarket windshields (I think I'm on #4 on this car) and there's no appreciable difference except cost.

[lilmalu]

There isn't much of a difference. As long as it has a DOT stamp on it, it should be good. Just make sure the top portion of the windshield is tinted as some people might not do that for you.

[Sparrow]

Thanks for the input guys, It looks like I'm just going to get an aftermarket one.

P.S. Sorry for the delay, I have had some local "water" issues lol

[CrackerTeg]

I have an aftermarket one on mine thanks to seagulls busting open crab shells. Can't tell the difference. Got it replaced free thanks to New York's glass stipulation for insurance. Probably one of the few good things about living in NY.