I have an almost-12-inch crack running horizontally in the center of my windshield and need a replacement (not repair).

One of the more reputable places (Safelite Auto Glass) quoted me $312 for a replacement while another (linked above - American Patriot Glass) quoted me $200 for a replacement. Both are supposed to be OEM and come to you to fix it. Both companies have a good standing with the BBB.

Any particular reason you can think of as to why there would be such a huge price discrepancy ? I have liability only for insurance so that's out (deductible is too much anyway).

Go with the cheaper glass. My insurance covers mine, so I can't wait until my little crack gets bigger. Besides, my windsheild looks like it has been sandblasted. On another note, there are a sure to be a few places near you that install used auto glass if you really want to do it cheap.

ive use safelite twice ther very fast and ther clean. the last guy vacumed out the whole back of the truck for me . for them to replace my front on my 02 last febuary was $ 277.

i had mine replaced about a month ago on my trooper and it ran around $200 from a reputable business. i didn't skimp on my windsheild because i did not want any air/water leaks. i called around to 5 different companies and got an average of $160-$230. I ended up doing business with the most expensive shop but they adjusted their price to $190 to be more competive. i realize it's not a pup, but just for your reference. hope you find this info useful.

thx for the responses. I called safelite again and they said they'd be able to drop it down to $255 to be more competitive. Think I should go with them (more reputable to me) or still pay $50 less with that other company ?