Just had a great insurance experience

[ChrisMWilliams]

I get my auto insurance through Adam Gray, who is an advertiser on this site.

Johnston, Iowa | Insurance Agency | Adam J Gray AGENCY | IA Office | Nationwide.com

Just had an awesome experience. On Saturday night, I took my wife out to dinner and noticed that I had a serious crack in my Jeep's windshield.

I emailed Adam on Sunday about this. I have an auto glass protection on my policy. Adam gave me a number to call, a glass repairman just left my apartment in Ames and the windshield is set to be replaced on Wednesday. It won't cost me a dime.

Just wanted to give one of our fantastic advertisers some extra pub because I REALLY appreciate it.

If your auto policy is up soon, give Adam a call. He's a great Cyclone and supports this website.

[CyRyder]

Would also like to mention that rock chips can be repaired (without replacing the windshield). Most insurance companies pay for these repairs from $1, meaning they don't apply the deductible (most repairs cost between $30-$50), and because it's considered a comprehensive loss (as opposed to a collision loss), it doesn't go against your policy as a claim made (at least from my experience).

Also, there are four states that mandate the insurance carrier waives the deductible for any windshield repair/replacement. The four states are: Kentucky, South Carolina, Florida, and Massachusetts. I believe if the loss occurred in those states, the statute applies (so if you are traveling in Florida when the windshield damage occurred, but live in Iowa, because the loss state is Florida, the deductible would be waived). I'm pretty sure that's how it works, check with your agent to be certain if this scenario relates to you.

[Clones85']

Would also like to mention that rock chips can be repaired (without replacing the windshield). Most insurance companies pay for these repairs from $1, meaning they don't apply the deductible (most repairs cost between $30-$50), and because it's considered a comprehensive loss (as opposed to a collision loss), it doesn't go against your policy as a claim made (at least from my experience).

Also, there are four states that mandate the insurance carrier waives the deductible for any windshield repair/replacement. The four states are: Kentucky, South Carolina, Florida, and Massachusetts. I believe if the loss occurred in those states, the statute applies (so if you are traveling in Florida when the windshield damage occurred, but live in Iowa, because the loss state is Florida, the deductible would be waived). I'm pretty sure that's how it works, check with your agent to be certain if this scenario relates to you.

Depends on the size of the crack. General rule is if it is bigger than a dollar bill, than your entire windshield has to be replaced. Depending on your car that can be quite expensive.

[cytech]

I am used to the rock chip repair, but not the full windshield w/o paying something. How much per month does it cost to add that to your policy? Though with the good deal I already get on Auto insurance I doubt it is a feature that would make me switch.

[Knownothing]

Usually cost's about 2-3 dollars a month to add that to your Nationwide Policy. Adam will hook you up with it. Nationwide has pretty good rates in Iowa right now as well.

[d4nim4l]

Interesting plug Chris.

[ItsCyence]

What's insurance?

[drednot57]

We're on Nationwide through Gateway Insurance in Ames. We have absolutely no complaints with the coverage, or service.

[kingcy]

Would also like to mention that rock chips can be repaired (without replacing the windshield). Most insurance companies pay for these repairs from $1, meaning they don't apply the deductible (most repairs cost between $30-$50), and because it's considered a comprehensive loss (as opposed to a collision loss), it doesn't go against your policy as a claim made (at least from my experience).

Also, there are four states that mandate the insurance carrier waives the deductible for any windshield repair/replacement. The four states are: Kentucky, South Carolina, Florida, and Massachusetts. I believe if the loss occurred in those states, the statute applies (so if you are traveling in Florida when the windshield damage occurred, but live in Iowa, because the loss state is Florida, the deductible would be waived). I'm pretty sure that's how it works, check with your agent to be certain if this scenario relates to you.

I have had getting the chips fixed count as a claim. The company I was with didnt make my preimums more but when I went to change companies I it brought up a red flag and my policy had to be changed a bit.