Your Auto Insurance Company May Pay For Your Windshield Repair... We all know that nothings really FREE, you already pay the insurance company plenty every year, so why not take advantage of what they make available to you and ask for your reimbursement when you need a repair? Most auto insurance providers waive your deductible if you choose windshield repair over windshield replacement.
Have questions about using your auto insurance coverage when you need a windshield repair?
Here are a few great tips. In your policy look for -
>"Your comprehensive deductible is waived when you repair vs. replace."
>You may have to call their 800 number and ask how they handle windshield repair versus replacement claims. Look out for "Preferred Glass Shop Facilities".
>Your insurance company may try to steer you to a network of what they call "preferred glass network", but it is illegal for them to tell you where to go for any repairs.
>Most insurance glass network shops, want to avoid repairing windshields and will only fix very small damage. They may advise you to replace the whole windshield instead, this is called bait and switch sales.
>Call us first, we want you to save money and your precious time, and we will never repair a windshield that should be replaced, and we never will try to sell you a new windshield because all we do are repairs.
Call (505) 620-3331From: Geico Auto Windshield Claims... "If you have the appropriate coverage, GEICO will waive your deductible when you have your glass repaired. The repair process only takes about 30 minutes. Repairing your windshield leaves the original factory-installed seal in place. Windshield repair leaves only a slight blemish that will become less noticeable over time. Windshields are not recyclable, so repairing your windshield is environmentally friendly".
From: Allstate Auto Windshield Claims... "Please keep this in mind: If your glass damage consists of a chip or crack on your windshield that is smaller than a dollar bill, it could be repairable. The entire repair process takes approximately 30 minutes and will leave only a slight blemish that will become less noticeable over time. In the windshield-repair process, a glass shop can leave the original factory seal in place; breaking the seal increases the likelihood that the windshield will leak. If you choose to have your windshield repaired rather than replaced, Allstate will waive your deductible."
From: Progressive Auto Windshield Claims... "You Pay No Deductible for Windshield Repairs. If both of the following conditions apply, you pay no deductible to have your windshield repaired: You have Comprehensive coverage and have windshield damage that your policy covers. Your windshield can be repaired safely rather than replaced."
From: USAA - Advice Center / Auto... "Repair, Don't Replace, Windshields, Winter weather can make your windshield vulnerable to cracking. Small cracks can quickly turn into big ones if you don't get them fixed right away. Keep these things in mind: _Repairs typically take about 30 minutes, a lot less time and hassle than it takes to get a total replacement. _Repairing it keeps one more windshield out of a landfill. _If you have comprehensive coverage on your USAA auto policy and the damage to your windshield can be successfully repaired, USAA will cover the cost of the repair and no deductible will be applied." ABC Windshield Repair Guarantee: All windshield repairs are guaranteed for as long as you own your vehicle with the windshield we repaired. If the repaired area does not hold and cracks further or if the repaired area does not pass state vehicle inspection requirements, we will refund the entire repair cost back to you.