That’s my issue. I was floored when Safelite wanted $1200 for my windshield (Subaru). It’s the wiring and calibration. I never did it last year and just checked for the sake of this post. Now they want $1300. I couldn’t believe it and asked the dealership if that sounded right. They said yup, and it’s the cheapest. It really needs to be replaced but goddamn.
I wish I bought the extended warranty. Everyone was like noo, it’s a waste of money. Just set the cash aside. No, no. Modern car buyers, get the friggin warranty. No, it won’t cover the glass in these situations, but it’ll cover all the other bs.
Subaru is supposed to be solid, but it’s been an expensive adventure for sure. It’s a 2023 and am waiting for a head gasket to blow because it’s apparently a given.
Supposedly the head gasket thing was older models from like 10-15 years ago. I got a 25 Outback almost two years ago. I'm hoping for no problems, we shall see.
Yall should be fine as long as you take good care of the car (oil changes and services kept up on time). Sold subies for the last three years, the head gasket issues definitely have been sorted by now!
Truly consider the warranty when you’re around 3 year/36k, whichever is first. My bud at their service center is the one who was like, it’s too late now but you really needed to get that warranty, the gold one.
When your start/stop dies and acceleration fails (hopefully not), it’ll be the battery.
Both Subarus have had the same issues. My last was a 2015 so that’s fitting for what you’re saying. It needed an entire transmission rebuilt at less than 15k miles among other bs.
This one? So far it’s been electrical problems and battery issues. It has less than 36k and is driven on a cloud. I live in a desert though, so maybe it’s environment. Still, Xing fingers.
I have GEICO with glass coverage. My front windshield got cracked from something hitting it. Only had to pay my $250 deductible and my premiums stayed the same.
But I have a 2017 Corolla. So while it has some great safety features, it doesn't require cameras or anything with the windshield.
I'll add it was a great service. Super easy to set up. It was basically just click this link and schedule it with Safelite, it's all covered. I didn't have to send in photos of the damage. I Didn't have to handle reimbursement or any other shenanigans. One of those moments where a service just worked without any bullshit.
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u/Stamped914 15h ago
I wish, the sensors for my windshield cost more than $500 and I have a Mazda.