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Old 10-21-2024, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
However, this will be treated as a claim on your insurance, I just checked and Safelight quoted $283 for a chip repair, I purchased a DIY kit from local auto parts store for $30, I did not want the insurance company to have an additional excuse to raise my rates.
Something doesn't add up. Post No. 15 says that Safelite replaced his entire windshield for less than $300, but they wanted $283 from you to just repair a chip? I think I would have them replace the windshield.