When rock meets windshield: A not-love story
Posted on November 17th, 2008 – 11:26 AMBy Roadguy
There wasn’t a gravel truck in front of me, or anywhere within sight. I wasn’t under a bridge, or even near any other cars. But I heard the telltale smacking noise and immediately knew. My windshield had been hit by a rock:
(Enlarged to show texture. Ridiculously enlarged, in fact, but it’s a cool effect.)
This happened today at 10:40 a.m. The journey to a new windshield begins. I know the “free box of steaks” days are over, but any advice is appreciated.
10 Responses to "When rock meets windshield: A not-love story"
I had great luck with Auto Glass Specialists… they even came to my work and did it then. 
It wasn’t really a little red truck though… it was a little red van.
I had completely forgotten about the steak come-ons. I do know if the crack is less than the size of a quarter you can get it filled.
I’ve had good luck with the windshield repair kits for those types of damage. Certainly worth the cost and effort if you can’t get it replaced right away….
I’ve heard the “less than a quarter” rule for fixing cracks. I’ve also heard larger sizes. It may depend on the shop. I’ve also heard that it can’t be repaired if it is in the direct line-of-sight of the driver (a repair will cause a slight distortion).
Do you have full glass coverage on your insurance?
I have glass coverage… so it’s all free for me (which is very helpful after those pesky, double break-ins! ; )
Those cracks are really pretty though! I’d have gotten out my macro lens and shot a bunch…
They look like bird-angels flying through the sky.
yeah thats what I thought too, look like bald eagles in flight!
I would see if they can be repaired.
otherwise just leave it, unless they start growing…then you are hosed!:p
Me too! My first thought was ‘Oh no, Roadguy hit a bird.’
Becky,
Just to clarify, it is not at all free for you. You pay for it through your insurance premium payments.
If the crack and impact fit within the size of a dollar bill, Auto Glass Specialists/Safelite Autoglass will most likely be able to fix it.
Most insurance companies (not State Farm) will waive the cost of the repair rather than have to pay for the cost of a new windshield.
