Honda CRV Windshield Replacement Cost

June 15 2010 by admin in Replacement Auto Window |4 Comments

Honda CRV Windshield Replacement Cost?

I was driving a friend’s car, and it was struck by a rock cracking the windshield. It definitely needs to be replaced.

Going through my insurance is not an option, and I would like to have it replaced ASAP.

A Honda dealership quoted me $1500 for parts and labor. I ran the same quote through Safelite Autoglass, and the price (including labor) was around $250. A customer service rep at Safelite said that they made their own glass and that it comes with a national warranty.

#1 – Am I missing something or is the dealership just charging that much because they are a dealer?

#2 – If my friend insists on using Honda-only parts, should I try and talk him out of it to save myself the $1200 difference or just accept the blame, pay the money, and be done with it?

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4 Comments

  • admin says:
    June 15, 2010 at 1:05 am
    Just go to your local auto window shop they shouldnt take more then 140 for the replacement. The quality compared to honda glass is about 80:100. 100 being honda glass.
  • admin says:
    June 15, 2010 at 1:05 am
    The main difference is that the Safelite place has a crew of about 10 Mexicans that will come out and install a Chinese made windshield using the best in Chinese epoxies, while the Honda place has one or maybe two Americans working there that will install a rebuilt American-made windshield using recycled environmentally friendly glue. That's the main cost difference.
  • admin says:
    June 15, 2010 at 1:05 am
    All windshield must meet Federal standards. Many dealers are far higher for things than independent shops. Honda doesn't make windshields…they buy them from a supplier. Go to any good glass shop that offers a warranty and you'll be fine. If there's a Triumph auto glass near you I'd call them for an estimate.
  • admin says:
    June 15, 2010 at 1:05 am
    when it comes to windshields, just get a reputable place with a warranty….. the honda dealer is NOT going to be installing the window anyway… they will have a glass place do it….. I promise you that dealers do not have a tech nor the inventory to do glass…. everything is sent out or a mobile service comes to the dealer.
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