I got a really horrible crack on it last week (i.e. non-repairable).
So I called Autoglass ... and I still can't believe it - they told me it will cost just CND$350 (new glass with original bronze tint, including installation, rubber seal and molding).

I planned to replace windshield anyway - visibility is not so good any more (well it's 13 years old).

Just wanted to share...

 

Drive to chicago and get it done for $130 approx US

 

Installation itself would cost that much ... as far as i know ...

 

not here, last time I checked.

 

Is there a particular place in Chicago that does that? What about NYC? Or is that a normal price available anywhere in the US?

 

I got a new rear windshield installed in Kansas for $160. With defroster and antenna.

 

$200 installed in NYC.
PPG glass...new moulding

no frills brand is cheaper...prob $150-$160.

 

You might want to check around at all the other places in your area that does windshield replacement for a more resonable price...

$350 is a ridiculous price.

 

1.that's canadian dollars
2. that's canada

 

oops......

 

It's still a horrible price: CDN$1 = $1.22, CDN $350 is $286

 

I got new Nissan HUD glass installed for free. ~$800 - $1k if you had to buy it yourself.

 

I was so happy it's not $500 lol

I just don't have time to shop around - most of the time I'm on the road (business travel).

But still ... I don't get it how it can be $130 ...?

Labor and rubber: $100-150 (total it takes 3 hours from start to finish)
Parts: - glass 130
- molding 25
Tax: 15%
Total comes to $300-350

As far as i know, just 3 different kinds of "rubber" would cost around $50-80 (meaning Id rather pay somebody $100-150 to install it).
Glass itself ... it just can't cost $50 (unless it is from a junk yard).
Molding must be replaced ...

So ... how can it come to $130 ??? I'm really confused ...

 

c'mon ... canada is not THAT BAD! LOL

 

you'd be amazed at how cheaply glass can be sold around here.

 

That is too bad, because ~2 years ago I was negotiating windshield replacement with my mech and he said he could order one from a guy in Buffalo for CDN$120 and do the work for $80 cash. You should shop around and find a better deal!

My cousin did the w/s in his Toyo Sprinter (Japan Corolla) himself alone and he is not a mechanic at all. He spent 3 hours.

 

junkyard in shea stadium does it for 120 installed. its in nyc if your interested. pm me for info if you gonna go

 

on the topic of the windshield,Wheny uo buy a replacement seal kit for the front windshield do you also get the steel trim pieces or only the rubber that resides under the steel trim?

BJ White

 

It's a complete one (with plastic / steel trim pieces)

 

was the $25 you quoted from the dealer or an aftermarket unit?

BJ White

 

CAD25 ... looks good too

 

An autoglass place I use to work at.. $120 installed, under an hour.

 

Mine was $140 for ppg glass, installed in my garage... The guys that did the work couldn't believe my car was 10 years old...

 

I used to have a '92 SE. Clearcoat was peeling on hood. I got a starburst in the black border that I didn't see. Grew up the driver's side so I had to replace the windshield. The car had been hit in the front end and improperly repaired. The windshield was held in w/ a bead of RTV. Guy said if I'd been rear-ended, even at slow speed, it would've popped out. Deep rust in the roof 'cause the RTV let in moisture. I sold the car. Remember, CARFAX, CARFAX, CARFAX...