Small chips on windshield

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  1. roastporkbanhmi

    roastporkbanhmi Junior Member

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    Hi All, I Recently bought a CPO Toyota Prius, it's still under the comprehensive warranty and the dealer's 1 month full warranty. I noticed that the windshield has these micro pits (>20 of them, size of period on your keyboard) that were probably caused by small rocks/dust. They can only really be seen in direct sunlight at the right angle.

    What are my options? Should I try to get the dealer to replace my entire windshield? Go through my insurance? Go to local auto glass shop and have them buff it out?

    Thanks
     
    #1 roastporkbanhmi, Apr 22, 2016
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    leave it until it gets bigger than a quarter then replace windshield for 200
     
    #2 tankyuong, Apr 22, 2016
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    Ok, I kind of wanted to get it fixed while it's still under dealer warranty but it's probably just normal wear that they won't fix for free.
     
    #3 roastporkbanhmi, Apr 22, 2016
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    What have you got to lose?
    If getting to the dealership isn't a problem?
    I might gamble on some "good will" and bring in the vehicle and very politely point out your disappointment at discovering the condition of your windshield.

    If I was placing a bet? I'd think that it's NOT covered and they won't replace it. BUT....
    They might want to keep a new customer happy, and might be willing to do it.

    I wouldn't be upset or get upset if they said no...but I would figure I have nothing to lose in asking.

    My second move, would be to go to a reputable windshield glass shop and see what might be done as far as repair.
    At the very least you could get estimates for either repair, or eventual replacement.
     
    #4 The Electric Me, Apr 22, 2016
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    In short, it doesn't hurt to ask.
     
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    At the dealership now, in short, they said no. Haha, I'll look into getting one of those kits for resin or contacting an auto glass place near me. Any recommendations?
     
    #6 roastporkbanhmi, Apr 22, 2016
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    I think you're worrying about something that isn't a problem. I know you've just got a new car, but put your energy into something else, like a clay bar and wax job.
     
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    Haha that's true. Thanks for keeping me grounded
     
    #8 roastporkbanhmi, Apr 22, 2016
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