Giant softball sized crack in windshield!!!!

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I have no idea what it was (happened too fast) but something massive hit my windshield this morning right in my line of sight. It left a series of circular cracks in the windshield about the size of a softball. It was so loud it could've been a gunshot for all I know.

It was a bad week at work and an even worse ending...the only thing I was looking forward to was getting to really use all the detailing supplies I got this past week. I was so eager to polish the car for the first time and really spend a full day detailing my Accord. It doesn't even seem worth it now given that I'll have to stare at that giant crack till it gets fixed.

This will be the third windshield I have in the car. I have a long, 1 hour commute everyday and the car just takes a beating. It looks really good for a daily commuter but it's really depressing sometimes too.:(
 
Hey!! take it easy,,,,,,the cars damaged but your ok.it could have been alot worse.....the glass will take less than a day to fix.hopefully your ins will pick up the tab and by the end of next week you'll be planning a detail weekend........:cheers:
 
They say bad things come in sets of three... so you won't have anymore windshield issues. Seriously, sorry about the bad luck. At least you weren't hurt. It sounds like it could have caused a bad accident. Do you have to pay for the windshield? Here in MA we have no copay for glass. (the only good aspect of auto insurance in MA). Anyway good luck and happy detailing.
 
WOW! What a scary feeling. I hate when things fly up out of nowhere. Even when it just makes a noise I get jumpy, I can't imagine what I would do if my glass got a major crack in it! Good thing you are safe, and hopefully detailing will make all the bad memories just drift away....
 
Thanks for thoughts. I know it could've been worse which helps to put it in perspective. I'm glad my kids weren't in the car because they definitely would've been scared.

I'm going to call my insurance company. I'm not sure if it falls under my $500 comprehensive deductible or not. I live in NJ so our auto insurance here sucks and is expensive! I'll probably be required to have my kids work in some sweat shop if my auto insurance pays.

It's not dangerous to drive; I can see the road clearly. If I have to pay for it, I'm going to wait till I get the car inspected in November. This way I don't chance getting hit by a rock again before the inspection...that happened to my brother. I just hate anything other than a crystal clear window...it's a pet peeve.
 
It isnt obstructing your view is it? I hate inspection. We don't have it hear in CA, but I have heard MANY complaints about it. Good luck man!
 
It may be illegal to drive with significant damage to the windshield. You might want to check into it.
 
Well, it's not really obstructing...but a cop could probably make an argument to justify a ticket.
 
I have seen people driving around with crazy broken windshields. They also drive like this in the movies. If it is in the movies, it is real life. :p
 
That isn't as bad as I expected. CHeck the local laws, but I don't think it should be a problem.
 
abrcrombe said:
That isn't as bad as I expected. CHeck the local laws, but I don't think it should be a problem.
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Yeah, the sound of the impact was more startling than anything...but it is bad if you're anal retentive about keeping a clean windshield.
 
Well of course. I think it is a big problem and even if you don't care about a clean windshield, it would still ruin your day/week. How much are new windshields anyways? I always thought they were like 200 bucks.
 
I think there's a chance of the glass shattering if there's enough damage. A jolt from a pothole or something similar could trigger the breakage. The windshield is a structural element of the car. Just a thought to give you a heads up.
 
emaxxman said:
I have no idea what it was (happened too fast) but something massive hit my windshield this morning right in my line of sight. It left a series of circular cracks in the windshield about the size of a softball. It was so loud it could've been a gunshot for all I know.

It was a bad week at work and an even worse ending...the only thing I was looking forward to was getting to really use all the detailing supplies I got this past week. I was so eager to polish the car for the first time and really spend a full day detailing my Accord. It doesn't even seem worth it now given that I'll have to stare at that giant crack till it gets fixed.

This will be the third windshield I have in the car. I have a long, 1 hour commute everyday and the car just takes a beating. It looks really good for a daily commuter but it's really depressing sometimes too.:(
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forks in the road always seem more depressing then they really are. You are likely to look back on this as a joke later, and better times at work will fast approach. Take some time for yourself, maybe detail the car, and realize that its just a fork in the road !!!
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
forks in the road always seem more depressing then they really are. You are likely to look back on this as a joke later, and better times at work will fast approach. Take some time for yourself, maybe detail the car, and realize that its just a fork in the road !!!
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I know...my wife went thru some tough medical times in the last few years...so I know this windshield crack is nothing to get real crazy about...just a bummer for the moment.

With that said, I did get to try out the awesome PC scrub brush and some other detailing stuff I bought. It did help to relieve some of the stress. Good stuff.

Thanks for the encouraging words...it always helps to have others put it into perspective for you...now if I could just get some sun here in NJ. If it rains anymore, I'm going to start collecting 2 of each animal and build a boat.
 
emaxxman said:
....Thanks for the encouraging words...it always helps to have others put it into perspective for you...now if I could just get some sun here in NJ. If it rains anymore, I'm going to start collecting 2 of each animal and build a boat.
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Cute!! :D
Well in Fla we have two things on you now... SUN!! :p And its a state law or something like that... if windshield is broken insurance has to pay 100%! :awesome: So pack up and move down... oh yeah we have love bugs. :mad: But you wouldn't have to pay shipping on your car care supplies.:applause:
 
yes but they only pay if you have full coverage. sneaky sneaky.i have to listen to windsheild salesman all day long...

once i was driving at night in my brothers car. it had a black hood. i forgot to relatch it and it smashed the windsheild at about 70mph. you dont know scared until you hear something smash and then cant see ANYTHING. i just hit the brakes and hoped i didnt hit another car on the way off the road
 
Kelso said:
yes but they only pay if you have full coverage. sneaky sneaky.i have to listen to windsheild salesman all day long...
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Well, that makes sense...windshield cracks would probably be covered under the comprehensive portion of your policy.

The killer for me is that full coverage in Florida is still probably half of what liability only is for NJ residents. I love NJ but the cost of living is killing me here.

Kelso said:
once i was driving at night in my brothers car. it had a black hood. i forgot to relatch it and it smashed the windsheild at about 70mph. you dont know scared until you hear something smash and then cant see ANYTHING. i just hit the brakes and hoped i didnt hit another car on the way off the road
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I would need an underwear change if that happened to me. As it was, the sound of the impact almost made me jump thru the moonroof.
 
windshield damage should cost you nothing to replace.....at least that's the way it is in Fl. not sure about NJ, but I think it's the same everywhere(?) My wifes windshield got cracked from a stone that fell off a rock truck and the guy showed up at her work the next day and replaced it for her there......at no cost! Looks like a baseball or golfball hit. A gunshot would have left a hole (unless you have bulletproof glass of course----then you could change your name to batman!) lol
 
dengood1 said:
windshield damage should cost you nothing to replace.....at least that's the way it is in Fl. not sure about NJ, but I think it's the same everywhere(?) My wifes windshield got cracked from a stone that fell off a rock truck and the guy showed up at her work the next day and replaced it for her there......at no cost! Looks like a baseball or golfball hit. A gunshot would have left a hole (unless you have bulletproof glass of course----then you could change your name to batman!) lol
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Nope...in NJ, most insurance won't pay unless it costs more than the deductible. This windshield will be $200 to fix...that's lower than the lowest deductible amount of $250 that my policy allows. I happen to have the $500 deductible.
 
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