Published on Nov 29, 2025
Welcome to another Q&A session where I answer questions from y'all on the internet.
Today's question is:
Can I smack the windshield chip or crack really hard so the insurance can finish the replacement? So, I'll tell you right now, that's not needed. Once the crack is over a certain amount of inches, the insurance company is going to know that that needs a replacement. So, definitely not needed. Save the bruise on your hand.
Magnatech Autoglass reported they can generally get to a customer within a couple of hours for emergency window replacements, though wait times can extend to 24 hours during busy periods (00:11:58). If a window is broken due to a punch, it is considered vandalism and covered under comprehensive insurance, along with the emotional damage aspect (00:18:08). Magnatech Autoglass refused to tint windows darker than the legal limit due to liability issues (00:13:59).
