can I replace windshield for $100?

Question

my car windshield got cracked . somebody said his friend replaced his car windshield for $100, my friend didn't answer where and how he replaced for $100.
I can't find where I can replace for that cost. I called AAA, which is my insurance co. They said I have to pay my $500 comprehensive deductible first.
My car is BMW 323i, 2000yr model, 4door sedan. Please let me know if any body knows.

Answer 1

Your buddy may have had 100 deductible insurance.

In KY, if you have comprehensive insurance, it doesn't matter about the deductible. their is no deductible for auto glass. So whether you have $0 deduct or $1000 deduct, it will still not cost you a penny to have the windshield replaced if it is broken. That was done to keep people from driving with broken glass and interfering with their vision of the road.

Answer 2

The $100 refers to your friends deductible. He also probably pays and extra $75/yr for the glass coverage. Sometimes it's worth having glass coverage and sometimes not - you just have to estimate the cost of your front windshield multiplied by how often you think you'll need to replace it.
Without glass coverage, the average windshield usually costs about $250 - you'll need to shop around first since there is a variance in what different companies charge.

Answer 3

If you can acquire a windshield from a salvage yard and replace it yourself, yes.

Get one the same way as above and pay someone else to do it, perhaps.

Answer 4

Most insurance companies replace cracked windshields with no deductible.

Answer 5

I have always gone to safelite auto glass....
they have done over 5 of my front windows, for at or around $150 where ever my car is, and they vaccum it out and everything...
I have been a long time customer so maybe if you said my name...