Crack in 2003 Honda Windshield
07-26-2003, 08:19 PM
#16
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Re: Crack in 2003 Honda Windshield
Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
rates
mike hunt
"John D." wrote:
>
> Yeah, and then the insurance company raises your rates because you
> made a claim and cost them something...the bloodsuckers.
>
> John D.
>
> TL <> wrote in message news:<92v4ivctbblcbakl5nr2aip46hn93e8r51@4ax.com>. ..
> > For a trivial extra cost, we have complete glass coverage in our
> > insurance policy. This would be replaced at no cost by the insurance
> > even if Honda were to balk. Might check on yours, you may have such
> > coverage.
> >
> > On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 11:02:48 GMT, Gus <GusPod@XXX.optonline.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >Bill Lavernoich wrote:
> > >> I've been lurking in the news group for several months and have found out
> > >> many useful facts and tips. I'm putting this question on the news group as
> > >> I recall seeing several posts regarding problems with Accord windshields
> > >> cracking.
> > >>
> > >> We have a 2003 Accord EX-L that we took delivery of a month ago. Tonight,
> > >> leaving work, my wife went out to the car and found an unusual crack
> > >> starting at the upper edge of the windshield on the driver's side. The
> > >> crack is in a "s" or "z" pattern and extends not quite half way down the
> > >> glass. She had used the car at lunch time and said it was OK then.
> > >>
> > >> She parks in a restricted employee lot and wasn't parked near any building
> > >> or the highway overpass. There was no sign of any stone or other projectile
> > >> on the car or down in the plenum area of the windshield.
> > >>
> > >> Has anybody had the same or a similar experience? Was it covered by Honda's
> > >> warranty?
> > >
> > >FWIW, I had a similar problem with my Porsche 911 when it hit its first
> > >winter, but the crack started immediately above a defroster vent.
> > >Porsche decided it was a faulty windshield and replaced it under
> > >warranty (no further problems).
> > >
> > >If there's no sign of a rock impact or anything else like that, I'd
> > >certainly approach Honda with the assumption it's a warranty issue.
policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
rates
mike hunt
"John D." wrote:
>
> Yeah, and then the insurance company raises your rates because you
> made a claim and cost them something...the bloodsuckers.
>
> John D.
>
> TL <> wrote in message news:<92v4ivctbblcbakl5nr2aip46hn93e8r51@4ax.com>. ..
> > For a trivial extra cost, we have complete glass coverage in our
> > insurance policy. This would be replaced at no cost by the insurance
> > even if Honda were to balk. Might check on yours, you may have such
> > coverage.
> >
> > On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 11:02:48 GMT, Gus <GusPod@XXX.optonline.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >Bill Lavernoich wrote:
> > >> I've been lurking in the news group for several months and have found out
> > >> many useful facts and tips. I'm putting this question on the news group as
> > >> I recall seeing several posts regarding problems with Accord windshields
> > >> cracking.
> > >>
> > >> We have a 2003 Accord EX-L that we took delivery of a month ago. Tonight,
> > >> leaving work, my wife went out to the car and found an unusual crack
> > >> starting at the upper edge of the windshield on the driver's side. The
> > >> crack is in a "s" or "z" pattern and extends not quite half way down the
> > >> glass. She had used the car at lunch time and said it was OK then.
> > >>
> > >> She parks in a restricted employee lot and wasn't parked near any building
> > >> or the highway overpass. There was no sign of any stone or other projectile
> > >> on the car or down in the plenum area of the windshield.
> > >>
> > >> Has anybody had the same or a similar experience? Was it covered by Honda's
> > >> warranty?
> > >
> > >FWIW, I had a similar problem with my Porsche 911 when it hit its first
> > >winter, but the crack started immediately above a defroster vent.
> > >Porsche decided it was a faulty windshield and replaced it under
> > >warranty (no further problems).
> > >
> > >If there's no sign of a rock impact or anything else like that, I'd
> > >certainly approach Honda with the assumption it's a warranty issue.
07-26-2003, 08:19 PM
#17
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Re: Crack in 2003 Honda Windshield
Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
rates
mike hunt
"John D." wrote:
>
> Yeah, and then the insurance company raises your rates because you
> made a claim and cost them something...the bloodsuckers.
>
> John D.
>
> TL <> wrote in message news:<92v4ivctbblcbakl5nr2aip46hn93e8r51@4ax.com>. ..
> > For a trivial extra cost, we have complete glass coverage in our
> > insurance policy. This would be replaced at no cost by the insurance
> > even if Honda were to balk. Might check on yours, you may have such
> > coverage.
> >
> > On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 11:02:48 GMT, Gus <GusPod@XXX.optonline.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >Bill Lavernoich wrote:
> > >> I've been lurking in the news group for several months and have found out
> > >> many useful facts and tips. I'm putting this question on the news group as
> > >> I recall seeing several posts regarding problems with Accord windshields
> > >> cracking.
> > >>
> > >> We have a 2003 Accord EX-L that we took delivery of a month ago. Tonight,
> > >> leaving work, my wife went out to the car and found an unusual crack
> > >> starting at the upper edge of the windshield on the driver's side. The
> > >> crack is in a "s" or "z" pattern and extends not quite half way down the
> > >> glass. She had used the car at lunch time and said it was OK then.
> > >>
> > >> She parks in a restricted employee lot and wasn't parked near any building
> > >> or the highway overpass. There was no sign of any stone or other projectile
> > >> on the car or down in the plenum area of the windshield.
> > >>
> > >> Has anybody had the same or a similar experience? Was it covered by Honda's
> > >> warranty?
> > >
> > >FWIW, I had a similar problem with my Porsche 911 when it hit its first
> > >winter, but the crack started immediately above a defroster vent.
> > >Porsche decided it was a faulty windshield and replaced it under
> > >warranty (no further problems).
> > >
> > >If there's no sign of a rock impact or anything else like that, I'd
> > >certainly approach Honda with the assumption it's a warranty issue.
policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
rates
mike hunt
"John D." wrote:
>
> Yeah, and then the insurance company raises your rates because you
> made a claim and cost them something...the bloodsuckers.
>
> John D.
>
> TL <> wrote in message news:<92v4ivctbblcbakl5nr2aip46hn93e8r51@4ax.com>. ..
> > For a trivial extra cost, we have complete glass coverage in our
> > insurance policy. This would be replaced at no cost by the insurance
> > even if Honda were to balk. Might check on yours, you may have such
> > coverage.
> >
> > On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 11:02:48 GMT, Gus <GusPod@XXX.optonline.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >Bill Lavernoich wrote:
> > >> I've been lurking in the news group for several months and have found out
> > >> many useful facts and tips. I'm putting this question on the news group as
> > >> I recall seeing several posts regarding problems with Accord windshields
> > >> cracking.
> > >>
> > >> We have a 2003 Accord EX-L that we took delivery of a month ago. Tonight,
> > >> leaving work, my wife went out to the car and found an unusual crack
> > >> starting at the upper edge of the windshield on the driver's side. The
> > >> crack is in a "s" or "z" pattern and extends not quite half way down the
> > >> glass. She had used the car at lunch time and said it was OK then.
> > >>
> > >> She parks in a restricted employee lot and wasn't parked near any building
> > >> or the highway overpass. There was no sign of any stone or other projectile
> > >> on the car or down in the plenum area of the windshield.
> > >>
> > >> Has anybody had the same or a similar experience? Was it covered by Honda's
> > >> warranty?
> > >
> > >FWIW, I had a similar problem with my Porsche 911 when it hit its first
> > >winter, but the crack started immediately above a defroster vent.
> > >Porsche decided it was a faulty windshield and replaced it under
> > >warranty (no further problems).
> > >
> > >If there's no sign of a rock impact or anything else like that, I'd
> > >certainly approach Honda with the assumption it's a warranty issue.
07-26-2003, 08:49 PM
#18
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Re: Crack in 2003 Honda Windshield
Falling asleep through 's post...
> Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> rates
>
>
> mike hunt
Go tell Commerce that, please
--
"If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel
Dan**** (10:38:51 PM): I have more respect for you than ever before
> Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> rates
>
>
> mike hunt
Go tell Commerce that, please
--
"If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel
Dan**** (10:38:51 PM): I have more respect for you than ever before
07-26-2003, 08:49 PM
#19
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Re: Crack in 2003 Honda Windshield
Falling asleep through 's post...
> Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> rates
>
>
> mike hunt
Go tell Commerce that, please
--
"If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel
Dan**** (10:38:51 PM): I have more respect for you than ever before
> Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> rates
>
>
> mike hunt
Go tell Commerce that, please
--
"If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel
Dan**** (10:38:51 PM): I have more respect for you than ever before
07-26-2003, 09:01 PM
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Re: Crack in 2003 Honda Windshield
Read you policy ratings and endorsements for confirmation, WBMA
mike hunt
Pahsons - Somnolent Falling asleep in class wrote:
>
>
> > Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> > policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> > Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> > rates
> >
> >
> > mike hunt
>
> Go tell Commerce that, please
>
> --
> "If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
> most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
> really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel
>
> Dan**** (10:38:51 PM): I have more respect for you than ever before
mike hunt
Pahsons - Somnolent Falling asleep in class wrote:
>
>
> > Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> > policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> > Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> > rates
> >
> >
> > mike hunt
>
> Go tell Commerce that, please
>
> --
> "If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
> most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
> really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel
>
> Dan**** (10:38:51 PM): I have more respect for you than ever before
07-26-2003, 09:01 PM
#21
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Re: Crack in 2003 Honda Windshield
Read you policy ratings and endorsements for confirmation, WBMA
mike hunt
Pahsons - Somnolent Falling asleep in class wrote:
>
>
> > Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> > policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> > Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> > rates
> >
> >
> > mike hunt
>
> Go tell Commerce that, please
>
> --
> "If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
> most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
> really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel
>
> Dan**** (10:38:51 PM): I have more respect for you than ever before
mike hunt
Pahsons - Somnolent Falling asleep in class wrote:
>
>
> > Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> > policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> > Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> > rates
> >
> >
> > mike hunt
>
> Go tell Commerce that, please
>
> --
> "If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
> most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
> really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel
>
> Dan**** (10:38:51 PM): I have more respect for you than ever before
07-27-2003, 06:42 AM
#22
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Re: Crack in 2003 Honda Windshield
Falling asleep through 's post...
> Read you policy ratings and endorsements for confirmation, WBMA
....
My statement stands
--
"If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel
Dan**** (10:38:51 PM): I have more respect for you than ever before
> Read you policy ratings and endorsements for confirmation, WBMA
....
My statement stands
--
"If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel
Dan**** (10:38:51 PM): I have more respect for you than ever before
07-27-2003, 06:42 AM
#23
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Re: Crack in 2003 Honda Windshield
Falling asleep through 's post...
> Read you policy ratings and endorsements for confirmation, WBMA
....
My statement stands
--
"If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel
Dan**** (10:38:51 PM): I have more respect for you than ever before
> Read you policy ratings and endorsements for confirmation, WBMA
....
My statement stands
--
"If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel
Dan**** (10:38:51 PM): I have more respect for you than ever before
07-29-2003, 08:08 PM
#24
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Re: Crack in 2003 Honda Windshield
Who carries non-deductable comprephensive. Very expensive.
<MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
news:3F231953.FC68A31A@mailcity.com...
> Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> rates
>
>
> mike hunt
>
>
> "John D." wrote:
> >
> > Yeah, and then the insurance company raises your rates because you
> > made a claim and cost them something...the bloodsuckers.
> >
> > John D.
> >
> > TL <> wrote in message
news:<92v4ivctbblcbakl5nr2aip46hn93e8r51@4ax.com>. ..
> > > For a trivial extra cost, we have complete glass coverage in our
> > > insurance policy. This would be replaced at no cost by the insurance
> > > even if Honda were to balk. Might check on yours, you may have such
> > > coverage.
> > >
> > > On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 11:02:48 GMT, Gus <GusPod@XXX.optonline.net>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >Bill Lavernoich wrote:
> > > >> I've been lurking in the news group for several months and have
found out
> > > >> many useful facts and tips. I'm putting this question on the news
group as
> > > >> I recall seeing several posts regarding problems with Accord
windshields
> > > >> cracking.
> > > >>
> > > >> We have a 2003 Accord EX-L that we took delivery of a month ago.
Tonight,
> > > >> leaving work, my wife went out to the car and found an unusual
crack
> > > >> starting at the upper edge of the windshield on the driver's side.
The
> > > >> crack is in a "s" or "z" pattern and extends not quite half way
down the
> > > >> glass. She had used the car at lunch time and said it was OK then.
> > > >>
> > > >> She parks in a restricted employee lot and wasn't parked near any
building
> > > >> or the highway overpass. There was no sign of any stone or other
projectile
> > > >> on the car or down in the plenum area of the windshield.
> > > >>
> > > >> Has anybody had the same or a similar experience? Was it covered
by Honda's
> > > >> warranty?
> > > >
> > > >FWIW, I had a similar problem with my Porsche 911 when it hit its
first
> > > >winter, but the crack started immediately above a defroster vent.
> > > >Porsche decided it was a faulty windshield and replaced it under
> > > >warranty (no further problems).
> > > >
> > > >If there's no sign of a rock impact or anything else like that, I'd
> > > >certainly approach Honda with the assumption it's a warranty issue.
<MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
news:3F231953.FC68A31A@mailcity.com...
> Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> rates
>
>
> mike hunt
>
>
> "John D." wrote:
> >
> > Yeah, and then the insurance company raises your rates because you
> > made a claim and cost them something...the bloodsuckers.
> >
> > John D.
> >
> > TL <> wrote in message
news:<92v4ivctbblcbakl5nr2aip46hn93e8r51@4ax.com>. ..
> > > For a trivial extra cost, we have complete glass coverage in our
> > > insurance policy. This would be replaced at no cost by the insurance
> > > even if Honda were to balk. Might check on yours, you may have such
> > > coverage.
> > >
> > > On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 11:02:48 GMT, Gus <GusPod@XXX.optonline.net>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >Bill Lavernoich wrote:
> > > >> I've been lurking in the news group for several months and have
found out
> > > >> many useful facts and tips. I'm putting this question on the news
group as
> > > >> I recall seeing several posts regarding problems with Accord
windshields
> > > >> cracking.
> > > >>
> > > >> We have a 2003 Accord EX-L that we took delivery of a month ago.
Tonight,
> > > >> leaving work, my wife went out to the car and found an unusual
crack
> > > >> starting at the upper edge of the windshield on the driver's side.
The
> > > >> crack is in a "s" or "z" pattern and extends not quite half way
down the
> > > >> glass. She had used the car at lunch time and said it was OK then.
> > > >>
> > > >> She parks in a restricted employee lot and wasn't parked near any
building
> > > >> or the highway overpass. There was no sign of any stone or other
projectile
> > > >> on the car or down in the plenum area of the windshield.
> > > >>
> > > >> Has anybody had the same or a similar experience? Was it covered
by Honda's
> > > >> warranty?
> > > >
> > > >FWIW, I had a similar problem with my Porsche 911 when it hit its
first
> > > >winter, but the crack started immediately above a defroster vent.
> > > >Porsche decided it was a faulty windshield and replaced it under
> > > >warranty (no further problems).
> > > >
> > > >If there's no sign of a rock impact or anything else like that, I'd
> > > >certainly approach Honda with the assumption it's a warranty issue.
07-29-2003, 08:08 PM
#25
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Re: Crack in 2003 Honda Windshield
Who carries non-deductable comprephensive. Very expensive.
<MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
news:3F231953.FC68A31A@mailcity.com...
> Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> rates
>
>
> mike hunt
>
>
> "John D." wrote:
> >
> > Yeah, and then the insurance company raises your rates because you
> > made a claim and cost them something...the bloodsuckers.
> >
> > John D.
> >
> > TL <> wrote in message
news:<92v4ivctbblcbakl5nr2aip46hn93e8r51@4ax.com>. ..
> > > For a trivial extra cost, we have complete glass coverage in our
> > > insurance policy. This would be replaced at no cost by the insurance
> > > even if Honda were to balk. Might check on yours, you may have such
> > > coverage.
> > >
> > > On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 11:02:48 GMT, Gus <GusPod@XXX.optonline.net>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >Bill Lavernoich wrote:
> > > >> I've been lurking in the news group for several months and have
found out
> > > >> many useful facts and tips. I'm putting this question on the news
group as
> > > >> I recall seeing several posts regarding problems with Accord
windshields
> > > >> cracking.
> > > >>
> > > >> We have a 2003 Accord EX-L that we took delivery of a month ago.
Tonight,
> > > >> leaving work, my wife went out to the car and found an unusual
crack
> > > >> starting at the upper edge of the windshield on the driver's side.
The
> > > >> crack is in a "s" or "z" pattern and extends not quite half way
down the
> > > >> glass. She had used the car at lunch time and said it was OK then.
> > > >>
> > > >> She parks in a restricted employee lot and wasn't parked near any
building
> > > >> or the highway overpass. There was no sign of any stone or other
projectile
> > > >> on the car or down in the plenum area of the windshield.
> > > >>
> > > >> Has anybody had the same or a similar experience? Was it covered
by Honda's
> > > >> warranty?
> > > >
> > > >FWIW, I had a similar problem with my Porsche 911 when it hit its
first
> > > >winter, but the crack started immediately above a defroster vent.
> > > >Porsche decided it was a faulty windshield and replaced it under
> > > >warranty (no further problems).
> > > >
> > > >If there's no sign of a rock impact or anything else like that, I'd
> > > >certainly approach Honda with the assumption it's a warranty issue.
<MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
news:3F231953.FC68A31A@mailcity.com...
> Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> rates
>
>
> mike hunt
>
>
> "John D." wrote:
> >
> > Yeah, and then the insurance company raises your rates because you
> > made a claim and cost them something...the bloodsuckers.
> >
> > John D.
> >
> > TL <> wrote in message
news:<92v4ivctbblcbakl5nr2aip46hn93e8r51@4ax.com>. ..
> > > For a trivial extra cost, we have complete glass coverage in our
> > > insurance policy. This would be replaced at no cost by the insurance
> > > even if Honda were to balk. Might check on yours, you may have such
> > > coverage.
> > >
> > > On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 11:02:48 GMT, Gus <GusPod@XXX.optonline.net>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >Bill Lavernoich wrote:
> > > >> I've been lurking in the news group for several months and have
found out
> > > >> many useful facts and tips. I'm putting this question on the news
group as
> > > >> I recall seeing several posts regarding problems with Accord
windshields
> > > >> cracking.
> > > >>
> > > >> We have a 2003 Accord EX-L that we took delivery of a month ago.
Tonight,
> > > >> leaving work, my wife went out to the car and found an unusual
crack
> > > >> starting at the upper edge of the windshield on the driver's side.
The
> > > >> crack is in a "s" or "z" pattern and extends not quite half way
down the
> > > >> glass. She had used the car at lunch time and said it was OK then.
> > > >>
> > > >> She parks in a restricted employee lot and wasn't parked near any
building
> > > >> or the highway overpass. There was no sign of any stone or other
projectile
> > > >> on the car or down in the plenum area of the windshield.
> > > >>
> > > >> Has anybody had the same or a similar experience? Was it covered
by Honda's
> > > >> warranty?
> > > >
> > > >FWIW, I had a similar problem with my Porsche 911 when it hit its
first
> > > >winter, but the crack started immediately above a defroster vent.
> > > >Porsche decided it was a faulty windshield and replaced it under
> > > >warranty (no further problems).
> > > >
> > > >If there's no sign of a rock impact or anything else like that, I'd
> > > >certainly approach Honda with the assumption it's a warranty issue.
07-30-2003, 01:18 AM
#26
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Re: Crack in 2003 Honda Windshield
i have Geico and live in the NY metro area. My comprehensive has the option
of "full glass" for about $15/yr
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SusanR
sam3r@msn.com
"Tom Waugh" <twaugh5@***.net> wrote in message
news:X%DVa.27969$zd4.20440@lakeread02...
> Who carries non-deductable comprephensive. Very expensive.
>
> <MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:3F231953.FC68A31A@mailcity.com...
> > Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> > policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> > Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> > rates
> >
> >
> > mike hunt
> >
> >
> > "John D." wrote:
> > >
> > > Yeah, and then the insurance company raises your rates because you
> > > made a claim and cost them something...the bloodsuckers.
> > >
> > > John D.
> > >
> > > TL <> wrote in message
> news:<92v4ivctbblcbakl5nr2aip46hn93e8r51@4ax.com>. ..
> > > > For a trivial extra cost, we have complete glass coverage in our
> > > > insurance policy. This would be replaced at no cost by the insurance
> > > > even if Honda were to balk. Might check on yours, you may have such
> > > > coverage.
> > > >
> > > > On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 11:02:48 GMT, Gus <GusPod@XXX.optonline.net>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >Bill Lavernoich wrote:
> > > > >> I've been lurking in the news group for several months and have
> found out
> > > > >> many useful facts and tips. I'm putting this question on the
news
> group as
> > > > >> I recall seeing several posts regarding problems with Accord
> windshields
> > > > >> cracking.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> We have a 2003 Accord EX-L that we took delivery of a month ago.
> Tonight,
> > > > >> leaving work, my wife went out to the car and found an unusual
> crack
> > > > >> starting at the upper edge of the windshield on the driver's
side.
> The
> > > > >> crack is in a "s" or "z" pattern and extends not quite half way
> down the
> > > > >> glass. She had used the car at lunch time and said it was OK
then.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> She parks in a restricted employee lot and wasn't parked near any
> building
> > > > >> or the highway overpass. There was no sign of any stone or other
> projectile
> > > > >> on the car or down in the plenum area of the windshield.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Has anybody had the same or a similar experience? Was it covered
> by Honda's
> > > > >> warranty?
> > > > >
> > > > >FWIW, I had a similar problem with my Porsche 911 when it hit its
> first
> > > > >winter, but the crack started immediately above a defroster vent.
> > > > >Porsche decided it was a faulty windshield and replaced it under
> > > > >warranty (no further problems).
> > > > >
> > > > >If there's no sign of a rock impact or anything else like that, I'd
> > > > >certainly approach Honda with the assumption it's a warranty issue.
>
>
of "full glass" for about $15/yr
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SusanR
sam3r@msn.com
"Tom Waugh" <twaugh5@***.net> wrote in message
news:X%DVa.27969$zd4.20440@lakeread02...
> Who carries non-deductable comprephensive. Very expensive.
>
> <MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:3F231953.FC68A31A@mailcity.com...
> > Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> > policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> > Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> > rates
> >
> >
> > mike hunt
> >
> >
> > "John D." wrote:
> > >
> > > Yeah, and then the insurance company raises your rates because you
> > > made a claim and cost them something...the bloodsuckers.
> > >
> > > John D.
> > >
> > > TL <> wrote in message
> news:<92v4ivctbblcbakl5nr2aip46hn93e8r51@4ax.com>. ..
> > > > For a trivial extra cost, we have complete glass coverage in our
> > > > insurance policy. This would be replaced at no cost by the insurance
> > > > even if Honda were to balk. Might check on yours, you may have such
> > > > coverage.
> > > >
> > > > On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 11:02:48 GMT, Gus <GusPod@XXX.optonline.net>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >Bill Lavernoich wrote:
> > > > >> I've been lurking in the news group for several months and have
> found out
> > > > >> many useful facts and tips. I'm putting this question on the
news
> group as
> > > > >> I recall seeing several posts regarding problems with Accord
> windshields
> > > > >> cracking.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> We have a 2003 Accord EX-L that we took delivery of a month ago.
> Tonight,
> > > > >> leaving work, my wife went out to the car and found an unusual
> crack
> > > > >> starting at the upper edge of the windshield on the driver's
side.
> The
> > > > >> crack is in a "s" or "z" pattern and extends not quite half way
> down the
> > > > >> glass. She had used the car at lunch time and said it was OK
then.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> She parks in a restricted employee lot and wasn't parked near any
> building
> > > > >> or the highway overpass. There was no sign of any stone or other
> projectile
> > > > >> on the car or down in the plenum area of the windshield.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Has anybody had the same or a similar experience? Was it covered
> by Honda's
> > > > >> warranty?
> > > > >
> > > > >FWIW, I had a similar problem with my Porsche 911 when it hit its
> first
> > > > >winter, but the crack started immediately above a defroster vent.
> > > > >Porsche decided it was a faulty windshield and replaced it under
> > > > >warranty (no further problems).
> > > > >
> > > > >If there's no sign of a rock impact or anything else like that, I'd
> > > > >certainly approach Honda with the assumption it's a warranty issue.
>
>
07-30-2003, 01:18 AM
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Re: Crack in 2003 Honda Windshield
i have Geico and live in the NY metro area. My comprehensive has the option
of "full glass" for about $15/yr
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SusanR
sam3r@msn.com
"Tom Waugh" <twaugh5@***.net> wrote in message
news:X%DVa.27969$zd4.20440@lakeread02...
> Who carries non-deductable comprephensive. Very expensive.
>
> <MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:3F231953.FC68A31A@mailcity.com...
> > Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> > policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> > Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> > rates
> >
> >
> > mike hunt
> >
> >
> > "John D." wrote:
> > >
> > > Yeah, and then the insurance company raises your rates because you
> > > made a claim and cost them something...the bloodsuckers.
> > >
> > > John D.
> > >
> > > TL <> wrote in message
> news:<92v4ivctbblcbakl5nr2aip46hn93e8r51@4ax.com>. ..
> > > > For a trivial extra cost, we have complete glass coverage in our
> > > > insurance policy. This would be replaced at no cost by the insurance
> > > > even if Honda were to balk. Might check on yours, you may have such
> > > > coverage.
> > > >
> > > > On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 11:02:48 GMT, Gus <GusPod@XXX.optonline.net>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >Bill Lavernoich wrote:
> > > > >> I've been lurking in the news group for several months and have
> found out
> > > > >> many useful facts and tips. I'm putting this question on the
news
> group as
> > > > >> I recall seeing several posts regarding problems with Accord
> windshields
> > > > >> cracking.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> We have a 2003 Accord EX-L that we took delivery of a month ago.
> Tonight,
> > > > >> leaving work, my wife went out to the car and found an unusual
> crack
> > > > >> starting at the upper edge of the windshield on the driver's
side.
> The
> > > > >> crack is in a "s" or "z" pattern and extends not quite half way
> down the
> > > > >> glass. She had used the car at lunch time and said it was OK
then.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> She parks in a restricted employee lot and wasn't parked near any
> building
> > > > >> or the highway overpass. There was no sign of any stone or other
> projectile
> > > > >> on the car or down in the plenum area of the windshield.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Has anybody had the same or a similar experience? Was it covered
> by Honda's
> > > > >> warranty?
> > > > >
> > > > >FWIW, I had a similar problem with my Porsche 911 when it hit its
> first
> > > > >winter, but the crack started immediately above a defroster vent.
> > > > >Porsche decided it was a faulty windshield and replaced it under
> > > > >warranty (no further problems).
> > > > >
> > > > >If there's no sign of a rock impact or anything else like that, I'd
> > > > >certainly approach Honda with the assumption it's a warranty issue.
>
>
of "full glass" for about $15/yr
--
SusanR
sam3r@msn.com
"Tom Waugh" <twaugh5@***.net> wrote in message
news:X%DVa.27969$zd4.20440@lakeread02...
> Who carries non-deductable comprephensive. Very expensive.
>
> <MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:3F231953.FC68A31A@mailcity.com...
> > Glass breakage is covered under the comprehensive coverage on an
> > policy. Comprehensive claims to not effect ones premium rates.
> > Only 'at fault' accidents and suspensions effect ones premium
> > rates
> >
> >
> > mike hunt
> >
> >
> > "John D." wrote:
> > >
> > > Yeah, and then the insurance company raises your rates because you
> > > made a claim and cost them something...the bloodsuckers.
> > >
> > > John D.
> > >
> > > TL <> wrote in message
> news:<92v4ivctbblcbakl5nr2aip46hn93e8r51@4ax.com>. ..
> > > > For a trivial extra cost, we have complete glass coverage in our
> > > > insurance policy. This would be replaced at no cost by the insurance
> > > > even if Honda were to balk. Might check on yours, you may have such
> > > > coverage.
> > > >
> > > > On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 11:02:48 GMT, Gus <GusPod@XXX.optonline.net>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >Bill Lavernoich wrote:
> > > > >> I've been lurking in the news group for several months and have
> found out
> > > > >> many useful facts and tips. I'm putting this question on the
news
> group as
> > > > >> I recall seeing several posts regarding problems with Accord
> windshields
> > > > >> cracking.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> We have a 2003 Accord EX-L that we took delivery of a month ago.
> Tonight,
> > > > >> leaving work, my wife went out to the car and found an unusual
> crack
> > > > >> starting at the upper edge of the windshield on the driver's
side.
> The
> > > > >> crack is in a "s" or "z" pattern and extends not quite half way
> down the
> > > > >> glass. She had used the car at lunch time and said it was OK
then.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> She parks in a restricted employee lot and wasn't parked near any
> building
> > > > >> or the highway overpass. There was no sign of any stone or other
> projectile
> > > > >> on the car or down in the plenum area of the windshield.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Has anybody had the same or a similar experience? Was it covered
> by Honda's
> > > > >> warranty?
> > > > >
> > > > >FWIW, I had a similar problem with my Porsche 911 when it hit its
> first
> > > > >winter, but the crack started immediately above a defroster vent.
> > > > >Porsche decided it was a faulty windshield and replaced it under
> > > > >warranty (no further problems).
> > > > >
> > > > >If there's no sign of a rock impact or anything else like that, I'd
> > > > >certainly approach Honda with the assumption it's a warranty issue.
>
>
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