Replacing the windshield

[99SR20DE-Ltd]

Got to love construction on the 401. Some debris flew up and cracked my windshield. Any recommendations on a good place to go for a replacement (Scarborough, Pickering, Markham area)?

I called my dealer, who brings in an aftermarket person to do the work. They're quoting: $365 for an aftermarket windshield, and $750 for OEM.

BTW, what are those little black dots near the top of the windshield?

[mistamatrix]

$750 OEM is outrageous. Some guys have had it done for around $500. I've got a crack myself and I got quoted for around $500 at Don Valley North Toyota.

The black dots act as a 'visor'.

[monkeyracing]

You should try gettin one replace in Calgary. We are the capital of busted windshields, and getting a break on price here is difficult. The city never uses salt on the roads, just gravel. Deerfoot Trail is absolute hell in spring.

[2slow2go]

LOL, I bought a car once from Cold Lake Alberta, the body itself was super clean, but the front of the car was totally messed up. ie: both headlights... cracked, windsheild... cracked, sunroof... cracked, and not to mention the bumper and hood looked like someone shot a machine gun the front of the car

As for the replacement, I went to an aftermarket shop, and it cost me $295 (no insurance).

[echo7]

stone chips might are common as well?

[99SR20DE-Ltd]

Originally Posted by mistamatrix

$750 OEM is outrageous. Some guys have had it done for around $500. I've got a crack myself and I got quoted for around $500 at Don Valley North Toyota.

The black dots act as a 'visor'.

I called Don Valley, and they told me $780 + tax! Yikes, I guess I'll be checking my local Apple or Standard Autoglass.

[monkeyracing]

Ask the shop you go to for pricing on OEM, domestic, Mexican and Chinese glass. All carry different price tags, from most to least expensive, respectively.

Jim