Tpoppa Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 I have a Ford Flex with the panoramic Vista roof. I wasn't sure I wanted that roof when I bought it, but Ford advertised that they were basically unbreakable. Guess what...it cracked. I'm not sure if a rock hit it or maybe it's a stress crack, but the replacement estimate is about $2,000 I'm going handle it through as insurance claim, but still. PSA: think twice before buying a vehicle with a glass roof. At least do a google search for them breaking on that specific vehicle. They look nice, but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Glass coverage... Who cares? Lol I'm hoping my windshield breaks soon because I want to tint it and it's 75 dollars cheaper to have it done while it's being replaced lmao... I got a rock chip the other day, hopefully the summer sun will split it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 With these modern cars, glass coverage is a necessity. My Accord busted a windshield and before labor it was $950. Luckily I didn't have to pay anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonian Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, JustinNck1 said: With these modern cars, glass coverage is a necessity. My Accord busted a windshield and before labor it was $950. Luckily I didn't have to pay anything. Good lord...who tried to ass rape you at THAT price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludwb675 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 OEM windshield for my grand cherokee was $750+ for just the windshield plus install. I would have to pay for all of it if i wanted OEM. Needless to say i want aftermarket and insurance paid for all of it. $0 deductible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 3 hours ago, thompsonian said: Good lord...who tried to ass rape you at THAT price? Lane departure camera behind the windshield means the windshield had to be laser calibrated when installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 13 hours ago, Tpoppa said: PSA: think twice before buying a vehicle with a glass roof. At least do a google search for them breaking on that specific vehicle. They look nice, but... occasionally hatchbacks self shatter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 On 3/1/2018 at 3:50 PM, ludwb675 said: OEM windshield for my grand cherokee was $750+ for just the windshield plus install. I would have to pay for all of it if i wanted OEM. Needless to say i want aftermarket and insurance paid for all of it. $0 deductible. harmon auto glass replaced my truck windshield for $225. ryans glass replaced my brothers pass door window in his car for $150. seems like these places you guys call are way over priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) On 3/1/2018 at 5:45 PM, JustinNck1 said: Lane departure camera behind the windshield means the windshield had to be laser calibrated when installed. that's code for we are raping you and making excuses. because that is 100% bullshit. you really think these guys have laser alignment systems in their vans? lol. not a fucking chance. they make min wage doing windows. Edited March 4, 2018 by serpentracer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) 58 minutes ago, serpentracer said: that's code for we are raping you and making excuses. because that is 100% bullshit. you really think these guys have laser alignment systems in their vans? lol. not a fucking chance. they make min wage doing windows. Hmmm. As someone who literally watched them setup the machine, I know what the hell I am talking about. They don't do on site installation on vehicles that require this. Also, as someone who knows window installers, they clearly make more then minimum wage. But keep thinking whatever you want... Edited March 4, 2018 by JustinNck1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, JustinNck1 said: Hmmm. As someone who literally watched them setup the machine, I know what the hell I am talking about. They don't do on site installation on vehicles that require this. Also, as someone who knows window installers, they clearly make more then minimum wage. But keep thinking whatever you want... Trust me, you DO NOT know more about windows tha i do. Wink... Most glass shops pay between 12 and 18/hr. Which is min wage in most places. I make over 20 but i have a good boss that pays good installers a better wage. Those guys you see working for places like safe lite make 12 on average Edited March 5, 2018 by serpentracer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 1 hour ago, serpentracer said: Trust me, you DO NOT know more about windows tha i do. Wink... Most glass shops pay between 12 and 18/hr. Which is min wage in most places. Minimum wage for Ohio is $8.15... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 14 hours ago, serpentracer said: Trust me, you DO NOT know more about windows tha i do. Wink... Most glass shops pay between 12 and 18/hr. Which is min wage in most places. I make over 20 but i have a good boss that pays good installers a better wage. Those guys you see working for places like safe lite make 12 on average Are you retarded??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 On 3/4/2018 at 8:22 AM, serpentracer said: that's code for we are raping you and making excuses. because that is 100% bullshit. you really think these guys have laser alignment systems in their vans? lol. not a fucking chance. they make min wage doing windows. You really are an idiot. When I worked for BMW safelite would replace the glass then it was up to us to recalibrate any windshield sensors and heads up display. Just hooking up to diagnostic software was 1 hour labor. $120 per hour 7 years ago. Plus whatever book time stated for hooking up the alignment mechanism for the HUD which was usually another hour and then wiper calibration was usually included with the 1 hour diagnostic time. So basically you had 2 hours in tech labor to revalibry anything. Plus the cost of the glass and safelites labor. Not to mention the “special” adhesives and if any trim broke being the mid west with extensive heating and cooling cycles. It was almost always quotes whenever the vehicle was outside of 5 years / 60,000 mike warranty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 We can argue about anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 6 minutes ago, Tpoppa said: We can argue about anything We need warm weather... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 (edited) I talked to a buddy and he said his old ass mercedes windshield was $700. Ok he got ass rapped too lol. But the vehicles i own have never been over $250 installed Edited March 7, 2018 by serpentracer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) On 3/5/2018 at 11:50 AM, zx3vfr said: Who was right about the pay? https://www.google.com/search?q=safelite+installer+salary&oq=safelite+installer&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l2.16481j0j4&client=ms-android-att-aio-us&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 Yep thats over 20 lol. You guys got screwwwwwd. That glass is about $100 from the manufacture. And they paid the installer about $20 to install it. Edited March 11, 2018 by serpentracer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, serpentracer said: Who was right about the pay? https://www.google.com/search?q=safelite+installer+salary&oq=safelite+installer&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l2.16481j0j4&client=ms-android-att-aio-us&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 Yep thats over 20 lol. You guys got screwwwwwd. That glass is about $100 from the manufacture. And they paid the installer about $20 to install it. Do you have any idea how businesses work? while the installer may have been paid $20 to install it. You still have all the business overhead. Edited March 12, 2018 by zx3vfr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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