Personally speaking? I go through Toyota.

If it was me personally? I would arrange between the two. Have the reputable shop put it in, and then dealership to finish up the calibration stuff unless for some mad reason that is done prior to/during install.

Main reason I would do this is skill of install. Somebody who does it several times per day vs once every few months.

Talk to dealer and ask who actually puts the glass in. Your dealer probably goes through a third party. This way dealership does all the potential warranty and mechanical stuff like trim, and then you can ensure the actual glass install is done by who you think is the best.

Edit: Another option, even though looks bad, perhaps that bad thing can still be repaired without the insurance ding?

 

I am hoping it will be repairable but just preparing myself for the worst.

I actually prefer to do it in one stop per insurance purposes so i don`t have to go through two different claims. I know Safelite does calibration but only thing worries me is the smart lock unlock system on the windshield that will also need to be installed again after replacement.

 

When i bought my wifes '18 i also bought the perma plate windshield warranty. Ive had 3 chips fixed and windsheild just replaces about month ago. Perma plate had safelite do it all.

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I heard the Moderator had his windshield glass replace without calibration. However, the key to installation is preparation.

 

Anybody knows how does the touchpad key entry system put back together after the replacement? I called my dealer but they seemed to be confused.

 

I didn’t know Camrys had touchpad key entry. Do you have buttons to enter a code to open the doors?

Also, I’d be worried about that star crack increasing in size when subjected to daily temperature changes and wind stress at highway speeds. Personally, I would go for an OEM replacement if possible.


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I didn’t know Camrys had touchpad key entry


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Yeah, it was already installed when i bought it.

 

Are you talking about touch on the handle? To unlock?

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Looks like a dealer installed accessory that isn’t standard on a Camry. Based on the video I watched, I think it’s mounted on the inside of the car and the windshield acts like a glass screen protector would on a capacitive phone touchscreen. I think they could change the windshield and then remount that keypad and have it work again. I have no experience with this…these are just my thoughts.


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Camry Touch Keypad (TKP).pdf

drive.google.com

its Toyota!

 

+1 EXPENSIVE Aftermarket dealer add-on accessory.
Definetly NOT OEM.

 

Does your comprehensive insurance not cover anything for windshields?

Assuming your comprehensive deductible is $500, shouldn’t that be the most you have to pay out of pocket towards this repair? Comprehensive claims shouldn’t increase your rates.

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Does your comprehensive insurance not cover anything for windshields?


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It does cover after deductable which is $500. But not sure if it covers OEM or a glass quote i got from Safelite.

 

How much to get the keypad part and installation?

 

Toyota dealer near me will not even use Safelite anymore, too many problems. Ask your local dealer who they have the best luck with and demand Toyota OEM glass, that is what we did thru State Farm. With the Toyota logo on the glass you cannot tell it was ever replaced, they did a perfect job!

BTW, pic shows too much damage to fix, waste of time, it will crack.

 

See if they can fix that with the resin injection instead of replacing the whole glass. You know they want the repair as expensive as can be, but lookit: https://www.amazon.com/3M-08580-Win..._r=23eeb84d-6df1-4ef8-a65d-3616d9fefdb7&pd_rd_wg=TIINV&pd_rd_i=B0058X0GE4&psc=1

 

What does your insurance comprehensive say about glass?

I have a $500 deductable, but my policy says "Full Glass Coverage" (no deductable) applies

 

Unfortunately in GA glass is not fully covered so i have to pay the deductible. Safelite will replace it this weekend. I will also have the dealer reglue the keypad sticker to new windshield. Hoping they will do a decent job.

 

I got a rock crack in my windshield but not quite as bad as yours. I got s Q-tip and put super glue on it and smeared it over the area. This was 8 months ago and the crack has not spread any.

 

That sounds great. Did the window look clearer on the crack, or just stop the spread?

 

Yeah dulled the crack look some.