chipped windshield repair?

[Dough]

Does anyone have any suggestions where to get a chipped windshield repaired in the Scarborough area? The chip is quite small, <5mm in diameter... Will it lead to a crack or what?

[jeeva86]

+1, I would like to know as well. I think it costs around 50-70 though.

[Regin8r]

Windshield Stone Chip Repairs
Ron Tordoff
Tel. 416-802-8772
rstordoff@sympatico.ca

[telman]

I got it done by a guy who works out of the Crappy tire at McCownan and Sheppard a few weeks ago. Cost was 40 bucks. Now I just noticed another:

[lumlum1013]

get it fixed immediately! i regret i didn't get mine fix....

better yet, call your broker first and ask for advice...
cuz i j/ found out that my insurance company will cover 100% for
any stone chip windshield damages. my insurnace company rather
pay the "X" amount of chips than replacin' a whole windshield....

what i was adviced is that, get it fix @ apple auto glass or speedy,
while @ the counter, call my glass claim 1-800 #, notify
them, get authorization for the fix....and i won't have to pay a cent.
and will not be recorded too!

correct me if i'm wrong~

[hightech]

Windshield Stone Chip Repairs
Ron Tordoff
Tel. 416-802-8772
rstordoff@sympatico.ca

+1

My friend has got 2 cars fixed here (Accord and Corolla) and he did a great job and very reasonable prices.

[Dough]

uhhh... insurance pays for windshield chips? .... anyone else? premium hikes?


Does Ron Tordoff own a repair shop, work off their driveway/garage?

[ES_Revenge]

Get it fixed right away, especially with spring coming with the cold in the morning to warming in the afternoon or even the heater on will cause it to expand.

TAKE CARE! AND GET IT FIXED!!!

get it fixed immediately! i regret i didn't get mine fix....

Yeah a lot of people seem to say get these thing fixed right away but I've had a very different experience with laminated glass and stone chips. I actually have three stone chips in my windshield and they have been there for years.

The first one, I got "repaired" right away--it was like $25 or some such to repair. However after the repair I could still see it and though it looked better it really didn't seem much different to me. Then I got two more over time and I just left them because I figured if the "fix" doesn't look much better why bother. Anyway yeah been there for years, never spread anywhere or got any worse. I could have had them "repaired" but then I didn't lol.

As for the insurance comment, that's what I've heard/seen too. A lot of policies cover stone chips fully and you don't even have to pay a thing. Depends on your policy though, so you'll have to check w/your company. There's even the little "tents" at most Canadian Tires (though they don't seem very active in the winter time) that do windsheild repairs while you're in the store shopping. It's not hard to find a place that does these repairs; though how necessary they are is another story.

[jeeva86]

I've had a 0.5cm since last summer. Is it really important to fix this?

[Regin8r]

uhhh... insurance pays for windshield chips? .... anyone else? premium hikes?


Does Ron Tordoff own a repair shop, work off their driveway/garage?

He's a retired Apple Auto Glass guy working out of his garage. He does have a registered company and you get a full receipt with taxes included in his quoted prices.

R

[Billa-786]

As for the insurance comment, that's what I've heard/seen too. A lot of policies cover stone chips fully and you don't even have to pay a thing. Depends on your policy though, so you'll have to check w/your company. There's even the little "tents" at most Canadian Tires (though they don't seem very active in the winter time) that do windsheild repairs while you're in the store shopping. It's not hard to find a place that does these repairs; though how necessary they are is another story.

Oh they are very active during the winter. You didnt actually think the guy would be fixing it out there in the cold????....He takes it into CT and fixes it in their service area.

[kumo]

I just done a chipped windshield repair at Apple Auto glass at Scarborough Brimley location http://www.appleautoglass.com/Main/full.asp?id=91.
They are pretty busy so best call before you go, repair took about 45 minutes. Ask your insurance compnay as mine is covered in the auto insurance policy. My car is new so I don't want to take a chance, my other car has some chipped spots for several years no issue at all.

[hightech]

I just done a chipped windshield repair at Apple Auto glass at Scarborough Brimley location http://www.appleautoglass.com/Main/full.asp?id=91.
They are pretty busy so best call before you go, repair took about 45 minutes. Ask your insurance compnay as mine is covered in the auto insurance policy. My car is new so I don't want to take a chance, my other car has some chipped spots for several years no issue at all.

I'd avoid this location. A fellow RFD'er got his windshield chip fixed here and they did a piss poor job. Then they tried to overcharge him with a windshield replacement.

I would rather go to Ron then someone who just wants to screw you into getting a windshield replaced and gouged.

Windshield Stone Chip Repairs
Ron Tordoff
Tel. 416-802-8772
rstordoff@sympatico.ca

[kumo]

I'd avoid this location. A fellow RFD'er got his windshield chip fixed here and they did a piss poor job. Then they tried to overcharge him with a windshield replacement.

I would rather go to Ron then someone who just wants to screw you into getting a windshield replaced and gouged.

Windshield Stone Chip Repairs
Ron Tordoff
Tel. 416-802-8772
rstordoff@sympatico.ca

A bit too late for me now, but thank you for the information. I will remember that and recommend this Ron guy to my friends in the future.

[bahk7]

Windshield Stone Chip Repairs
Ron Tordoff
Tel. 416-802-8772
rstordoff@sympatico.ca

Where is he located?