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09-07-2005, 01:21 PM
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So the other day I ran into a rock...well actually a dump truck was loosing some of it's left-overs and it got me.
I was more than 100 feet behind with several cars inbetween us...
Unfortunately it craked the windshield. Looks like an X about 3/4 of an inch tall and wide....I had it 'fixed' asap because I didn't want it to 'run'.....the crack is visibly less but I still know it's there...it wasn't in the line of site...more middle under the rear view mirror...so I guess I'll survive...but that really sucks!!!
Is this something that will be common since the windshield is so vertical?
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09-07-2005, 01:21 PM
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So the other day I ran into a rock...well actually a dump truck was loosing some of it's left-overs and it got me.
I was more than 100 feet behind with several cars inbetween us...
Unfortunately it craked the windshield. Looks like an X about 3/4 of an inch tall and wide....I had it 'fixed' asap because I didn't want it to 'run'.....the crack is visibly less but I still know it's there...it wasn't in the line of site...more middle under the rear view mirror...so I guess I'll survive...but that really sucks!!!
Is this something that will be common since the windshield is so vertical?
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09-07-2005, 01:36 PM
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Don't know about in Texas but as far as I know, in Florida if your windshield has a crack your insurance company has to replace it at no cost to you. Worth checking into.
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09-07-2005, 03:49 PM
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Lobo, welcome to the world of HUMMER owners. 
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09-07-2005, 04:27 PM
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Yep, It's a HUMMER thing! 
I'm on my second on my 05 SUT. And we are still waiting for the H3 windshields to become available. Ours cracked within the first week.
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09-07-2005, 07:41 PM
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Well rocks on the road are definitely something I will take special care to aviod....not looking forward to it.
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09-07-2005, 10:44 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
Don't know about in Texas but as far as I know, in Florida if your windshield has a crack your insurance company has to replace it at no cost to you. Worth checking into. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I need to move to Florida. I was told my windshield in the Element would cost about $350 to replace (that was 2 yrs ago). It got broken when I was shot by a turkey hunter while coming home from my parents. Left a huge nasty bullseye type break in the windshield on the passenger side. It's not in the way when looking out the windshield so I figured I'd just fix it later. Well it's 2 yrs later and it's never gotten any bigger so I figured forget it...let the dealership worry about fixing it when I trade it in.
Hopefully I don't have any trouble with the windshield on the H3...
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09-08-2005, 02:43 AM
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Really, you need to check with your insurance company. Mine, Liberty Mutual, will repair them FREE. If I have to have the windshield replaced the deductable for it is just $100.
Just remember I'm in VA and regulations may be different in your state.
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09-08-2005, 12:32 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Really, you need to check with your insurance company. Mine, Liberty Mutual, will repair them FREE. If I have to have the windshield replaced the deductable for it is just $100.
Just remember I'm in VA and regulations may be different in your state. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Same in MI.
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09-12-2005, 01:40 AM
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Are the H3 windshields more susceptible to rocks cracking the windshields due to the upright design? I have experienced cracked windshields on other vehicles with the traditional sloped windshield as well  |
09-12-2005, 07:51 AM
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Probably, since rocks don't glance off like they would with a windshield at a high rake angle. For example, on my Vette the rocks seem to glance off, versus my Wrangler where they hit, stop, and break.
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09-12-2005, 09:19 AM
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I think coverage and replacement cost depends on your insurance company and policy. I have nationwide and they specifically call out "glass protection" as an option in their policy (which I have).
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09-12-2005, 01:16 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by lobo:
So the other day I ran into a rock...well actually a dump truck was loosing some of it's left-overs and it got me.
I was more than 100 feet behind with several cars inbetween us...
Unfortunately it craked the windshield. Looks like an X about 3/4 of an inch tall and wide....I had it 'fixed' asap because I didn't want it to 'run'.....the crack is visibly less but I still know it's there...it wasn't in the line of site...more middle under the rear view mirror...so I guess I'll survive...but that really sucks!!!
Is this something that will be common since the windshield is so vertical? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
did you get their plates or business name? Just call them up and let them know...they are responsible....
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09-12-2005, 01:38 PM
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did you get their plates or business name? Just call them up and let them know...they are responsible....[/quote]
Yes...that's what I hear...but didn't get the information at the time. I won't forget next time....
Also...State Farm at least here in Texas has changed there policy on windshield repair....they no longer waive the deductible.
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09-14-2005, 12:32 AM
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On 09-07-05 timgco said <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">And we are still waiting for the H3 windshields to become available. Ours cracked within the first week. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I hope you have gotten it by now. I had mine in the service dept. to repair the noisy roof marker lights and the dealer cracked the windshield. That was afternoon of Aug. 10th. They had windshield overnighted and I had my H3 back at noon on Aug. 12th.
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