Well, a small day trip I was traveling on the interstate and a rock got the very bottom of my windsheild (in the 'black dotted' area). I must have been going about 85-90 when it hit me, and it was a very loud 'thud'. I didn't notice anything at the time, but a few hours later I saw some refraction from the windshield . Over the next couple of hours it continued to grow too, until it reached about 12 inches or so. When I checked it, it felt like some of the glass was missing from the surface of the windshield. Also, it has started to spider in a third direction as well (although only about half an inch or so). I guess its time for a new windshield? How much do they cost? I remember someone having theirs shatter and it only cost them a few hundred bucks or so, but I wasn't sure if they replaced theirs with another Nissan windshield or not. I know insurance should cover this but my deductible isn't $0 either...

Thanks for any help!

 

I'm no expert, but once the crack has begun radiating out from the tiny crater, it may be too late for a normal windshield 'pit fill' type repair.

There was a post here just a couple days ago where the windshield on an '04 was replaced for $200 and it took one hour. I con't recall if he used a Nissan dealer.

I would think it may be difficult to match either that price or the amount of time required.

 

Thanks lightonthehill. I remember reading that thread but haven't found it yet. I'll look some more.

 

I have had a small star crack repaired on my windshield. It spread out about 1/2 an inch after the repair and has held up through the winter without expanding.

I'd try to find a place with the lowest priced windshield. Then get them to repair just the star. Usually if the repair doesn't work a windshield place will knock the price of their repair off the new windshield.

CM.

 

My windshields crack is already 12 inches or so (and has reached the bottom of the windshield where it meets the frame). Can they repair a crack that large?