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Old 10-19-2010 | 06:10 PM
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so a rock left a little spider web in my windshield yesterday. When I got off work today I saw the 10inch crack on my windshield. Im guessing it must of been the change from cold to hot that made it crack.

Can anyone recommend any place to replace it? and how much is the average cost of this?

Also, is it safe to drive around with the cracked like that? its in the middle bottom near the windshield wipers and comes up.
Old 10-19-2010 | 06:15 PM
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in my experience it is safe to drive with it (altho in the past i would use duct tape on it) but i wouldnt do it for an extended period of time. average cost would be around 200ish, altho it can vary a lot depending on which type of glass you get (oem?)
Old 10-19-2010 | 06:26 PM
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It's against the law to drive with a crack in the windshield.

Secureway** Auto Glass in SF is where most people here go. I've been there, drove all the way from Fremont, and would do it again. A++++ service and work.

**edit spelled the name wrong
Old 10-19-2010 | 06:56 PM
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how much was the safeway auto glass? and ive heard about people replacing the molding also. is replacing the molding mandatory? or can you use the old one?

there is two types of glass right? the FPG and the PPG or something like that? Ive heard the FPG is crap.
Old 10-19-2010 | 09:17 PM
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@Safeway Auto Glass in SF it would cost 200. this is what I've been told two weeks ago when fixing rock chip...
Old 10-19-2010 | 09:47 PM
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you cannot reuse the molding (at least i've never seen it being reused) they rip it out and then use a glue
Old 10-19-2010 | 10:48 PM
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does anyone know if there is going to be a groupbuy anytime soon? I know there was one before and the cost dropped down to about $150 or so.
Old 10-19-2010 | 11:05 PM
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second on the recommend for secureway. great work, service, and price on replacing windshield and driver's window. you should call vince see what he can do. shop's number is 415-777-2222 if i remember correctly
Old 10-20-2010 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by espelirS2K,Oct 19 2010, 05:26 PM
It's against the law to drive with a crack in the windshield.

Secureway** Auto Glass in SF is where most people here go. I've been there, drove all the way from Fremont, and would do it again. A++++ service and work.

**edit spelled the name wrong
i only recommend these guys. i agree with espelir.
Old 10-21-2010 | 10:10 PM
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we also recommend Secureway Auto Glass. ask for vince or alex . tell em' n1concepts sent ya =D. Great service !!!!
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