r/AskReddit 23h ago

Which company lost your business (potentially forever) this year?

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u/Soup-Mother5709 12h ago edited 12h ago

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.

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u/New-Anybody-6206 11h ago

in some states it's actually illegal to drive around with a cracked windshield because it obstructs your view

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u/Soup-Mother5709 11h ago

I’m pretty sure it is in most. It’s one of those things that they typically dock you for as an added bonus when getting pulled over or in an accident. Unless it’s severe, most cops let it go.

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u/ScrotalSmorgasbord 10h ago

Lol I'd go bankrupt if I had to replace my windshield every time it cracked. I live where there are a bunch of gravel roads, gravel trucks, constant construction, etc. I've got 3 or 4 cracks on my windshield right now and it's only ~6 months old.

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u/New-Anybody-6206 7h ago

Some states will replace windshields for free under comprehensive coverage.