Re: windshield replacement
In article <5MidnYVzxODs6FPfRVn-jw@sedona.net> "Michael Pardee"
<michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> writes: >"jerry250d" <gcs566@aol.com> wrote in message >news:ae0038bca02f23058dd8627753b0fe63@localhost.t alkaboutautos.com... >> my so got mad at his car when it wouldn't start that he punched his >> windshield. it is cracked so much that it needs to be replaced. if i get >> one at a junk yard what else do I need (like weatherstripping) and how do >> I replace it without breaking it? Is it easy enough to do myself or do I >> need a pro to do it? >I'm with the others - hire it done. In the old days when windshields were >held in place by a window gasket it was a fairly simple job - not any more. >(I also don't do my own window tinting. Sometimes the secret to keeping cars >affordable is knowing what to pay others to do.) I agree. I've seen this job and trust me, you don't want it. Let the pro do it, no matter what it costs. Note however that a pro will not put in a "used" windshield for you. If you don't have insurance to cover the job, let the guy know it. They'll cut you a deal that'll save you at least $100 possibly more. |
Re: windshield replacement
In article <5MidnYVzxODs6FPfRVn-jw@sedona.net> "Michael Pardee"
<michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> writes: >"jerry250d" <gcs566@aol.com> wrote in message >news:ae0038bca02f23058dd8627753b0fe63@localhost.t alkaboutautos.com... >> my so got mad at his car when it wouldn't start that he punched his >> windshield. it is cracked so much that it needs to be replaced. if i get >> one at a junk yard what else do I need (like weatherstripping) and how do >> I replace it without breaking it? Is it easy enough to do myself or do I >> need a pro to do it? >I'm with the others - hire it done. In the old days when windshields were >held in place by a window gasket it was a fairly simple job - not any more. >(I also don't do my own window tinting. Sometimes the secret to keeping cars >affordable is knowing what to pay others to do.) I agree. I've seen this job and trust me, you don't want it. Let the pro do it, no matter what it costs. Note however that a pro will not put in a "used" windshield for you. If you don't have insurance to cover the job, let the guy know it. They'll cut you a deal that'll save you at least $100 possibly more. |
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