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Originally Posted by PRERUNNERCAMPERVANNER
I just got my first estimate on a new windshield. I started with a local family owned shop with good reviews right down the road from me. He quoted me 495.00$ Yikes out the door . This seems a little high to me ?
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I'm in the auto/truck glass biz and yes that price is a bit steep even for your area. You do want to avoid Safelite in case there is ANY rust showing around the windshield opening---they'll refuse to do the job until that's repaired. If they encounter any rust under the glass or on the the pinchweld they'll stop working, tell you they can't proceed until that's fixed also.
Better independent shops are fully aware and prepared to handle small rust spots, those that haven't yet eaten through the metal. Proper light removal and applying a special bare metal primer before actual windshield installation is all that's necessary in 99% of cases. As for that price......
I'd look for other shops with good reviews and close enough to do this replacement. $300 would be more in line with normal pricing---tops would not exceed $350. The most important thing for most people would be the reputation for handling after-installation issues, second consideration should be price. Don't go with the cheapest provider---its not the best policy IMHO.
I would charge someone here about $250 for this same job FWIW. Sadly my travel fees from Ohio to you would be a bit steep.
HTH