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      06-30-2011, 08:20 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by smithrh View Post
Why is this?
For two reasons: I have a $500 deductible and the price is lower if you inform the glass repair place that you are paying out of your own pocket - glass repair is inexpensive so it doesn't make sense to me to file a claim. I had to replace the windshield of my NSX about a year ago - my price was $325 installed. If I'd file a claim the price would have been much higher. Why? I have no idea. The fewer claims you have the less likely the insurance company will find an excuse to increase your rates.
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