Windshield Replacement Costs? - Toyota Yaris Forums

matthewbowman · 06-15-2009, 12:57 PM

So I live in Southern California and it gets VERY windy here. The other day I was on the freeway and watched a rock slam into my windshield and crack it! Mind you, it's teeny tiny (right now). However I was wondering if anyone knows the approximate cost to replace a yearis liftback windshield.

Bob Dog · 06-15-2009, 01:47 PM

Some insurance companies will not replace your windshield unless the crack is as long as a dollar bill, so if it is not you end up paying for it. Cost of an OEM Toyota windshield at the time, a year ago was around $300 locally (NC) + installation. Cost varies for the windshield and the install from location to location.

TheRealEnth · 06-15-2009, 01:52 PM

so if u do have insurance... make it a bit longer.. right now and report it... check the rules with ur insurance first =), if not u can always replace the front windshield with plexiglass.... weight removal +1

MadMax · 06-15-2009, 02:50 PM

Not sure about the legality of using a plexiglass windshield. They are used in the Jeep world by some, but only for offroad rigs. From what I understand, they are not a good choice for road use.

But I also got a chip in my windshield, and my insurance paid to have it fixed with no deductible, as long as it is not in your direct line of sight.

Call your insurance immediately and if there is any chance of moisture getting into the chip, put some clear tape over it.

Most companies will come to your house or work to fix it, and although it is still noticible it reduces the sight of the chip immensely...

Cheers! M2

HTM Yaris · 06-15-2009, 03:09 PM

Be careful about using insurance to replace even if they say it is free . It still counts as a claim . Most insurance companies have the right to cancel your policy if you make 3 claims in a 1 or 2 year period . When you get canceled by 1 insurance company for too many claims , the next company will consider you a high risk . Then you will really pay .

Look for a windshield repair company . Usually under $100

jambo101 · 06-16-2009, 07:53 AM

Just replaced mine on my 05 Echo and it cost $430 Canadian so i'd estimate mid $300's for an equivalent job in the US.

ddongbap · 06-16-2009, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealEnth

so if u do have insurance... make it a bit longer.. right now and report it... check the rules with ur insurance first =), if not u can always replace the front windshield with plexiglass.... weight removal +1

Plastic gets scratched.

UTVitz · 06-16-2009, 10:37 AM

priced one locally, it was coming back about $260 + tax, not too bad for a fairly large windshield. shop around

Bob Dog · 06-16-2009, 01:00 PM

Aftermarket will be cheaper, but if your insurance company is paying for it most states allow you to specify OEM.

IllusionX · 06-16-2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewbowman

So I live in Southern California and it gets VERY windy here. The other day I was on the freeway and watched a rock slam into my windshield and crack it! Mind you, it's teeny tiny (right now). However I was wondering if anyone knows the approximate cost to replace a yearis liftback windshield.

if it's smaller than a quarter, it can be repaired.

http://www.speedyglass.com/autoglass/repair.html

Forrest · 06-16-2009, 05:30 PM

Check your insurance policy. Maybe you have full glass coverage.

Twistoffate0817 · 06-16-2009, 08:15 PM

my dealership told me 95 dollars to replace the windshield.

06-15-2009, 12:57 PM	#1
matthewbowman Drives: Black 3 - Door Liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 6	Windshield Replacement Costs? So I live in Southern California and it gets VERY windy here. The other day I was on the freeway and watched a rock slam into my windshield and crack it! Mind you, it's teeny tiny (right now). However I was wondering if anyone knows the approximate cost to replace a yearis liftback windshield.

06-15-2009, 01:47 PM	#2
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	Some insurance companies will not replace your windshield unless the crack is as long as a dollar bill, so if it is not you end up paying for it. Cost of an OEM Toyota windshield at the time, a year ago was around $300 locally (NC) + installation. Cost varies for the windshield and the install from location to location. Last edited by Bob Dog; 06-16-2009 at 07:55 AM.

06-15-2009, 01:52 PM	#3
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	so if u do have insurance... make it a bit longer.. right now and report it... check the rules with ur insurance first =), if not u can always replace the front windshield with plexiglass.... weight removal +1 __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

06-15-2009, 03:09 PM	#5
HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	Be careful about using insurance to replace even if they say it is free . It still counts as a claim . Most insurance companies have the right to cancel your policy if you make 3 claims in a 1 or 2 year period . When you get canceled by 1 insurance company for too many claims , the next company will consider you a high risk . Then you will really pay . Look for a windshield repair company . Usually under $100 __________________

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06-15-2009, 02:50 PM	#4
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Not sure about the legality of using a plexiglass windshield. They are used in the Jeep world by some, but only for offroad rigs. From what I understand, they are not a good choice for road use. But I also got a chip in my windshield, and my insurance paid to have it fixed with no deductible, as long as it is not in your direct line of sight. Call your insurance immediately and if there is any chance of moisture getting into the chip, put some clear tape over it. Most companies will come to your house or work to fix it, and although it is still noticible it reduces the sight of the chip immensely... Cheers! M2

06-16-2009, 07:53 AM	#6
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	Just replaced mine on my 05 Echo and it cost $430 Canadian so i'd estimate mid $300's for an equivalent job in the US.

06-16-2009, 10:37 AM	#8
UTVitz Drives: Black Vitz Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 238	priced one locally, it was coming back about $260 + tax, not too bad for a fairly large windshield. shop around

06-16-2009, 01:00 PM	#9
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	Aftermarket will be cheaper, but if your insurance company is paying for it most states allow you to specify OEM.

06-16-2009, 05:30 PM	#11
Forrest Drives: 08 LB BLACK Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 244	Check your insurance policy. Maybe you have full glass coverage.

06-16-2009, 08:15 PM	#12
Twistoffate0817 My Little Blue Egg :) Drives: '09 3 door Yaris Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Voorhees, NJ Posts: 185	my dealership told me 95 dollars to replace the windshield.