Will My Insurance Replace My Windshield? NJ Windshield Replacement
by NJ Payless Auto Glass on 02/16/14
The first step to finding out if your insurance company will
replace your glass, is to find out if your car insurance policy covers
windshields. The type of damage to your glass is what determines whether the
glass needs repaired or replaced all together. If your glass has a crack larger
than a dollar bill, it will need to be replaced. Also if the windshield is
chipped right in the driver's line of site, the glass will need to be replaced.
Will My Glass be Repaired?
The ability glass companies have to repair glass is pretty
amazing. Sometimes you can't even tell the glass has been repaired. Most of the
time when a chip is repaired, it will prevent the chip from spreading into a
full fledge crack.
Filling a chip is a lot cheaper than replacing your entire
windshield. Most insurance companies waive your deductible if you are just
repairing your windshield. Getting a chip filled right away will help ensure
the damage does not spread.
Will I Get OEM Glass?
If a full glass replacement is required to fix your
windshield, you will certainly get a new piece of glass. Whether or not the
glass used to replace your windshield is OEM, original equipment manufactured,
depends on your policy coverage.
Most insurance companies provide coverage for aftermarket
parts. Aftermarket parts are cheaper and often very similar to OEM parts. If
all insurance companies used OEM parts all of the time, no one would be able to
afford car insurance. A couple of options are available to get OEM glass
replacement.
- Pay
the difference out of pocket. You can request OEM glass if you want to pay
the cost of the OEM glass minus the cost of what the insurance company
will pay for the aftermarket glass. Prepare for the possibility of several
hundred dollars difference in price.
- When
you set up the coverage on your vehicle, request a special rider to
receive OEM parts. If you have the rider, you will receive OEM parts no
questions asked from the insurance company.
Not all insurance companies offer an OEM rider. If OEM parts
are important to you, definitely ask about OEM parts at the time you shop for
car insurance. OEM coverage could help you choose what insurance policy you
purchase.
What if My Replacement Windshield Leaks at the Seams?
One concern many people have about having a full windshield
replacement is whether or not the new glass will leak at the seams. Most glass
replacements go off without a hitch. However, as with any car repair there is a
chance things won't go smoothly.
A way to protect yourself against faulty work is to get a
guarantee on the glass ahead of time. Lots of glass companies guarantee their
work. Most insurance companies guarantee the work of their preferred glass
company. Ask your insurance agent or ask the representative fielding your
insurance claim who the preferred auto glass company is for your insurance
carrier. Any problems with your glass replacement should be taken up with the
glass company and not your insurance company.
Windshield Replacement Tips
- Ask
the glass company if they use primer. Primer treats the surface of the
vehicle prepping it for new glass installation. Primer is an extra expense
for glass companies and some may cut corners by skipping this step.
- Make
sure the repair man is wearing gloves because oils from skin can cause
problems with the glass adhering to the metal of the vehicle. Skin oil can
also affect chip repairs, so do not touch the chip in your windshield.
Can My Windshield be Replaced at My Home?
Replacing your windshield should be one of the easiest
claims to manage. Replacement can be done quickly and often right at your home.
Nearly all glass companies have a mobile service. Worst case scenario, you will
not get your glass repaired or replaced at home if the weather is bad. Usually
only heavy precipitation or extreme cold weather will deter a glass repairman.
NJ Payless Auto Glass provides quality auto glass services at affordable prices. We will install or repair your windshield and other auto glass at your home, work place or we can do it in our shop. If you need auto glass repair or auto glass replacement, windshield repair or windshield replacement, we can help.
We have Same Day Free Mobile Service in most cases for auto glass andwindshield replacement. We also help process your insurance claim and all you pay is the deductible.
Call today for more information.
(908) 494 6088
UNION COUNTY NJ
Clark NJ 07066, Cranford NJ 07016, Fanwood NJ 07023, Garwood NJ 07027, Kennilworth NJ 07033, Linden NJ 07036, Mountianside NJ 07092, Rahway NJ 07065, Roselle NJ 07203, Roselle Park NJ 07204, Scotch Plains NJ 07076, Springfield NJ 07081, Union NJ 07083, Westfield NJ 07090, Westfield NJ 07091
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Bound Brook NJ 08805, Bridgewater NJ 08807, Franklin NJ 07416, Green Brook NJ 08812, Hillsborough NJ 08844, Raritan NJ 08869, Raritan NJ 08896, Somerville NJ 08876, South Bound Brook NJ 08880, Warren NJ 07059, Watchung NJ 07069.
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