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- #21052
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- Houston
- State
- TX
- Country
- United States
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- 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Jailbreak B5 Blue
Hey everyone, I was driving to work this morning, and when I parked there I noticed about a 6" crack on the passenger side of the windshield. This is on my 2023 Challenger HCJB I bought 6 months ago and drive part time. I have been driving for several decades now, and have been through a few windshields. In every previous case there was an obvious rock hit, or at least an impact point that could be identified even if I didn't hear it initially. In this case it appears perfectly clean, and after coming home from work now extends half way across the windshield. Oh, and I live in Houston, where the temperature has been in the mid 90's since I have owned the car. no possibility of thermal shock here lately. A quick search didn't reveal any Challenger windshield issues like this. Has anyone ever dealt with a new windshield warranty claim like this?
I did notice at least one thread on the topic of whether or not to claim a windshield on insurance. I have been driving about 35 years without a single automotive insurance claim. I have eaten a couple of windshields, and a couple of other minor things on the theory of keeping my insurance rates low. It doesn't seem like I gain any advantage over similar drivers. The rates keep going up, up, and up. I will read about that and rant later.
I did notice at least one thread on the topic of whether or not to claim a windshield on insurance. I have been driving about 35 years without a single automotive insurance claim. I have eaten a couple of windshields, and a couple of other minor things on the theory of keeping my insurance rates low. It doesn't seem like I gain any advantage over similar drivers. The rates keep going up, up, and up. I will read about that and rant later.