PA folks...how much windshield crack is acceptable for inspection?

higgies · 01-27-2003, 05:39 AM

higgies · 01-27-2003, 05:59 AM

Audi Junkie · 01-27-2003, 06:26 AM

BCPA-A4 · 01-27-2003, 07:10 AM

when I had my inspectors license it was "no larger than a quarter ($0.25 piece) in the windshield wiper area. Outside the wiper area, unlimited.

I have had four stone chips in my '94 Dodge Caravan for years that have never been an inspection issue. Two are about the size of a quarter in the wiper area. One is larger but o/s the wiper area. The same shop has inspected this vehicle since it was new. I have never discussed it with the shop.

My insurance will pay 100% for repair of a stone chip using some sort of expoxy. Replacement comes under Comprehensive which I carry $100 deductible since the premium is only a couple dollars more than $500 deductible.

One could ask, why I have never had these stone chips repaired? I can't tell you except I just don't want to spend any time on it.

Hope this helps!
Sort of like not wanting to spend any time on CPF's (Sorry for the whine, but I had to do it ;D).

higgies · 01-27-2003, 08:06 AM

I have about a 4 inch crack down in the extreme lower driver's side corner. It starts at a star chip from a rock and goes about 4 inches toward the upper right at a 30 degree angle or so. Not really in line of vision.

Anyway, I put in a claim w/ insurance. I'll have to pay the deductible if they replace it, but they'll repair it for free. That's what I was wondereing what the difference would be if they repair verse replace.

Anyway, the glass company is coming out this afternoon between 1-5 to do something.

BCPA-A4 · 01-27-2003, 08:35 AM

higgies · 01-27-2003, 08:37 AM

higgies · 01-27-2003, 02:27 PM

01-27-2003, 05:59 AM	#2
higgies New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 331	Follow-up: What does repair entail v. replacement of a windshield?

01-27-2003, 06:26 AM	#3
Audi Junkie AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,087	Windshield? You need a windshield for inspection? I just ask for the "Stevie Wonder Inspection". __________________ You know what you did.

01-27-2003, 07:10 AM	#4
BCPA-A4 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 178	I'm really not current in this, but.... when I had my inspectors license it was "no larger than a quarter ($0.25 piece) in the windshield wiper area. Outside the wiper area, unlimited. I have had four stone chips in my '94 Dodge Caravan for years that have never been an inspection issue. Two are about the size of a quarter in the wiper area. One is larger but o/s the wiper area. The same shop has inspected this vehicle since it was new. I have never discussed it with the shop. My insurance will pay 100% for repair of a stone chip using some sort of expoxy. Replacement comes under Comprehensive which I carry $100 deductible since the premium is only a couple dollars more than $500 deductible. One could ask, why I have never had these stone chips repaired? I can't tell you except I just don't want to spend any time on it. Hope this helps! Sort of like not wanting to spend any time on CPF's (Sorry for the whine, but I had to do it ;D).

01-27-2003, 08:06 AM	#5
higgies New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 331	Ok, well... I have about a 4 inch crack down in the extreme lower driver's side corner. It starts at a star chip from a rock and goes about 4 inches toward the upper right at a 30 degree angle or so. Not really in line of vision. Anyway, I put in a claim w/ insurance. I'll have to pay the deductible if they replace it, but they'll repair it for free. That's what I was wondereing what the difference would be if they repair verse replace. Anyway, the glass company is coming out this afternoon between 1-5 to do something.

01-27-2003, 08:35 AM	#6
BCPA-A4 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 178	If they judge it repairable, let us know how it works out, TIA

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01-27-2003, 08:37 AM	#7
higgies New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 331	I hope it looks ok....I'm not too picky about the car, but a big crack in the windshield is annoying

01-27-2003, 02:27 PM	#8
higgies New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 331	Here's a pic of the chip and crack...just wanted to try to upload! ;o)

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