Windshield Replacement

[JDMFTW]

I recently got a pretty bad rock chip on my 600 mile 2025 Type R and then within a few days I got some more. The initial chip was about the size of a dime and I had it repaired by a local shop. It’s still pretty visible, looks like a water mark with a black spot. I’ve never experienced this many chips in any of my other cars (bmw m2, 11th gen civic si, 25 CRV). I have a feeling our windshields are just very soft and fragile. I got a quote from Honda to replace the Windsheild and it’s coming out to around $2,400 or so with labor. Has anyone replaced their Windsheild before, if so did you go with oem and how much was it? I hear the hatchbacks have similar Windshields, wondering if it makes to go that route.

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[nawfoo]

Here in the westcoast the tint shops can do a windshield replacement. The window needs to be recalibrated for the rain sensors.

Safelite in Las Vegas was about $800 for my old BMW 2 series.

I'm not a OEM glass snob so their glass is fine.

 

[Red2Red]

Here in the DMV. My windshield was cranked after about 3 months of ownership. Had it replaced at Glass America. Excellent work. Cost $2600.

 

[JDMFTW]

Here in the DMV. My windshield was cranked after about 3 months of ownership. Had it replaced at Glass America. Excellent work. Cost $2600.

yikes, did you pay out of pocket for it? Did they use oem glass and change the strips?

 

[Chilly613]

Check with your insurance. Some policies will have windshield replacement as part of the policy, my previous provider allowed a replacement once every year or 2. Also, if you have comprehensive coverage you can go that route and it may be cheaper depending upon your deductible.

 

[Red2Red]

Yes. Used OEM glass and replaced everything. I used insurance minus the deductible.

 

[AZCWTypeR]

I had mine replaced a couple months ago. Unfortunately a common problem in AZ. Insurance covered it 100% and was told OEM part was the only available option. Service tech did the calibration in my driveway.
My son's FK8 was replaced about the same time with a non-OEM windscreen.
Interestingly, the Honda OEM part is made in China, while my son's non-OEM was made in the USA (though manufacturer name sounds Asian).

 

[BC504]

Price sounds right for oem with sensor calibration. I was quoted $600 for aftermarket or $1900 for oem without calibration in New Orleans after getting a large bullseye at the bottom of the windshield. I wound up babysitting the glass with resin and a uv light to fill it myself and get by until I inevitably get another crack and replace it. I have windshield insurance coverage at $250.

I've gotten cracks on all 6 cars that I've owned in the last 10 years so I'm a bit tired of paying for replacements.

 

[cryptolime]

Here in the DMV. My windshield was cranked after about 3 months of ownership. Had it replaced at Glass America. Excellent work. Cost $2600.

i just add oem glass installed for $700 + $300 for calibration. why was yours so expensive?

 

[JDMFTW]

i just add oem glass installed for $700 + $300 for calibration. why was yours so expensive?

why was yours so cheap? Who did the work?

 

[AZCWTypeR]

Normally cheaper if you pay cash.

Insurance companies are a PIA to deal with, so installers charge more due to arguing with them and waiting on payment from insurance (often weeks if not months).

 

[Red2Red]

i just add oem glass installed for $700 + $300 for calibration. why was yours so expensive?

I guess location and business overhead. Where are you located?

 

[cryptolime]

I guess location and business overhead. Where are you located?

i just realized i was in the type r subforum. I have an Si so maybe it's cheaper? i feel like they would be similar price though. I'm in Eastern NC...low cost of living area....well used to be anyways

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