Had a rock fly into my windshield that left a good sized "bullseye". The very next day, the crack spreaded and now is about a foot long. I'm assuming that Toyota will not cover this, as of course its not there fault, but has anyone noticed the windshield having lots of lil chips? I'm just somewaht upset being the fact that my car has only 4k miles on it. I understand the windshield is at a very slight angle which could be the reason that it easily gets chipped, but wondered if Toyota could of thought of somn to resolve this issue, if possible. Anyway, anyone know if Honda Elements have the same problem?

 

welcome to the chiped club i have three about the size of nickles and mines 4 months old it sucks. The glass shop i go to where they attempted to repair them but they where to bad to fix told me he already did 2 xbs. we are cursed but its the design of the car get used to it. I hope toyota or someone in the aftermarket will introduce a plexiglass or some style that wont chip so easily.

 

get some bulletproof polycarbonate... lol

 

or you could just leave extra following distance between you and the car infront of you. thats how the rocks are flung up. if your far enough back they will go up and then come back down before your car gets there.

 

FELLOW CHIPPED WINDSHIELD HERE TOO...LESS THAN A THOUSAND MILES ON OURS!!!

 

welcome new memeber, that was your official hazing rock chip that was purposly put there by our other club "mother natures road hazards" Now your in the scion crew! I had mine replaced the 2nd day I had the darn thing.

 

as of last night, i am officially part of the group. got a chip in my windshield as i was on my way home.

 

sweet! ours isnt cracked , just looks kinda like sap from a tree....but if u look REAL close and feel it...definately a weird chip!

 

you don't have to be following some one to get a chip / crack.

I got a foot long crack with 1500 miles on the car. Garbage truck going the other way had (gravel???) flying out the back of it. *POP!* and an instant 12" crack from the wiper and up the windshield.

And until now, I'd never some much as chipped a window.

 

i have two quarter sized 'spider web' looking ones.. AND counting..

 

I know you won't believe this, but I have found if you keep a good distance and make the effort to change lanes or get around gravel/ cement trucks, you will reduce the number of hits. I got one hit that was repaired and I have almost 6000 miles. I do have numerous micro chips that you only notice if you are washing your windows.

Do you think maybe you are in denial about following close and don't want to give up the "road chase / frequent lane change/ road tag" mode of driving ?

Just a thought.

Sean

 

(high fives everyone in group).
mine from truck going other way over divider.

so funny to the tendency to blame ourselves...."if only we had done something different we wouldn't have gotten the rock chip"...hhaapretty much the DENFINITION of random...

 

Then we need to examine the definition of avoidable and unavoidable. It happenned to me once and may happen again during an unavoidable situation. That doesn't mean it isn't wise to avoid situations where it is more likely to happen......such as folowing too close to other cars or staying behind a rock truck. Why not make the odds favorable to you.

Sean

 

Oh you mean we should use common sense while driving.

I must agree.

dunno if this will decrease the chips in my windshield, but I do agree it is a good idea...

...and I hope my insurance company has the common sense to never classify a rock in the windshield as "avoidable"...

 

im tired or the chips and im tired of all the DAMN BUGS getting stuck to my car

 

We picked up our new blue onyx xB last Tuesday, August 3rd. Less than 200 miles later, on Saturday, I picked up a nice chip right in the dead center from a car merging lanes in front of me.

I love the xB, but if this is going to be a constant affliction (living in NYC), I'm going to be seriously...annoyed.

On another note, what are my options? Do I want to talk to the dealer about it? Will an aftermarket windshield or taking it somewhere to fix the chip void my warranty?

 

Well, the windshield isn't warranteed against cracks, so what voiding is going to happen? If the new windshield install leaks or something, it's the glass installers problem to cover their work, not Toyota. If you take it to the dealer to get replaced, 99% of dealers will call the local auto glass place to do it and mark up the price for you.

The first thing to do is call your insurance company. Most companies call windshield cracks comprehensive, not collision. Most will have a lower deductible to replace the windshield than the deductible for getting into an accident. Usually around $100. I'd have them recommend someone. Also, it doesn't count against you like having an accident does.

Got my first crack at 3 weeks old, but it hasn't spread. Got a nasty spiderweb one down near the passenger side wiper about 2 weeks ago. Hasn't spread yet but the sound it made when it hit made me think something dented the roofline. Shook the friggin car...