I think I have seen something like that on race cars.Need something like a cell phone screen protector as a outer windshield layer that is a cheap tearaway when damaged.
Oh crap, I just invented it, will make a fortune! Ok, I only thought of it so far, has to be easy the design, produce, market and sell. Easy street, here I come!
Safelite would be able to replace it. They just have to order it from Honda, due to it being new. I was getting a cracked windshield replaced for our '13 Avalon and spoke with the manager at Safelite about the Honda RL windshield. She looked it up and said that it was currently only available from Honda; however, was certain that it would be available within 6-12 months. Until then, the insurance would have to cover the cost of the OE (at least most....read your fine print....). I just casually asked about what an OE for the Avalon would be, as my insurance states specifically that if aftermarket meeting spec is available, that I would have to pay the difference if I went OE, and she looked it up...said $900 out of pocket to me!:surprise: She also said that aftermarket was actually matching the 'acoustic' windshields for other vehicles and customers on high end M-B's, etc., had not made any complaints when they replaced OE with aftermarket. Our Avalon supposedly had a noise insulating windshield from the factory. Haven't noticed a difference with the OE, and neither has the wife.A couple of question I have if anyone knows...Since the acoustic windshield is new to Honda, I would assume we have to take it to the dealer to replace it? Does your insurance cover replacement based on a $100 deductible even if it's repaired at a Honda dealership? Would Safelite have the ability in the future to replace the acoustic windshield once more replacement parts are available?
Yikes on the price but good to know. Thanks for the info.Safelite would be able to replace it. They just have to order it from Honda, due to it being new. I was getting a cracked windshield replaced for our '13 Avalon and spoke with the manager at Safelite about the Honda RL windshield. She looked it up and said that it was currently only available from Honda; however, was certain that it would be available within 6-12 months. Until then, the insurance would have to cover the cost of the OE (at least most....read your fine print....). I just casually asked about what an OE for the Avalon would be, as my insurance states specifically that if aftermarket meeting spec is available, that I would have to pay the difference if I went OE, and she looked it up...said $900 out of pocket to me!:surprise: She also said that aftermarket was actually matching the 'acoustic' windshields for other vehicles and customers on high end M-B's, etc., had not made any complaints when they replaced OE with aftermarket. Our Avalon supposedly had a noise insulating windshield from the factory. Haven't noticed a difference with the OE, and neither has the wife.
Like he said or better known as Stress Crack. You can do the ballpoint pen test at home prior to going to dealer. If the ballpoint stops, it means that's where the impact happened. If you get a smooth ballpen flow from one end of the crack to the other, then you should have a stress crack and covered under warranty. Happened to me with my 2008 CRV.Reply to kevmelbel :-
The dealer will probably produce a ballpoint pen and roll it along the windshield crack to see if he can find the impact spot from road debris. If there is no chip on the outside and it looks like the crack maybe from bad install, I'd be looking for a replacement under warranty.
