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sickpuppy1 · 12-06-2010, 03:06 PM

If it started on the side, like at the extreme drivers side, you may even want to peak under the weather stripping. All windsheilds, not just Yaris are very prone to get cracks if they hit on the edge. Thats what happened to mine about 2 months after I got it. Hit right on the edge and didnt crack until about 2 hours later. Some cars have a wide edge or weather strip on the sides, some do not. Ours does not and I think it does make them more susceptible to edge cracks, IMO

Eatoman · 12-07-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sickpuppy1

If it started on the side, like at the extreme drivers side, you may even want to peak under the weather stripping. All windsheilds, not just Yaris are very prone to get cracks if they hit on the edge. Thats what happened to mine about 2 months after I got it. Hit right on the edge and didnt crack until about 2 hours later. Some cars have a wide edge or weather strip on the sides, some do not. Ours does not and I think it does make them more susceptible to edge cracks, IMO

I see what you mean. The crack does start below the weather stripping, on the bottom near the wiper blades. Seems like a small crack may have formed below the weather stripping which eventually expanded. Man this sucks!

Eatoman · 12-08-2010, 01:48 PM

The crack is only on the outside layer, and I can see perfectly fine since the crack developed directly in front of the wipers. So how much $$$ do you think a new windshield will set me back?

CTScott · 12-08-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Eatoman

The crack is only on the outside layer, and I can see perfectly fine since the crack developed directly in front of the wipers. So how much $$$ do you think a new windshield will set me back?

I have no idea as to cost, as my insurance covers glass at 100%, so whenever I've needed a windshield, I have just had to call my insurance company and they dispatch an auto glass repair shop to come to my house and swap it out.

Eatoman · 12-08-2010, 01:58 PM

In that case I'll check with my insurance company when the time comes. I'll just say that a huge bird hit my windshield! LOL

Grandieri · 12-10-2010, 08:34 AM

I've replaced 3 windshields in my Yrais and they ran about $200.00 Usd each.

Eatoman · 12-13-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Grandieri

I've replaced 3 windshields in my Yrais and they ran about $200.00 Usd each.

Wow! 3 windshields???!! That's insane! Was it due to cracks or chips?

12-06-2010, 03:06 PM	#1
sickpuppy1 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 871	If it started on the side, like at the extreme drivers side, you may even want to peak under the weather stripping. All windsheilds, not just Yaris are very prone to get cracks if they hit on the edge. Thats what happened to mine about 2 months after I got it. Hit right on the edge and didnt crack until about 2 hours later. Some cars have a wide edge or weather strip on the sides, some do not. Ours does not and I think it does make them more susceptible to edge cracks, IMO __________________

12-08-2010, 01:48 PM	#3
Eatoman Drives: '07 Yaris 5dr HB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 84	The crack is only on the outside layer, and I can see perfectly fine since the crack developed directly in front of the wipers. So how much $$$ do you think a new windshield will set me back? __________________

12-08-2010, 01:58 PM	#5
Eatoman Drives: '07 Yaris 5dr HB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 84	In that case I'll check with my insurance company when the time comes. I'll just say that a huge bird hit my windshield! LOL __________________

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Grandieri Drives: 2010 Matrix Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 78	I've replaced 3 windshields in my Yrais and they ran about $200.00 Usd each.