Repair failed, so I replaced it.
I also just had my windshield replaced. I had my car 2 months with 2500 miles. This is the only car I have ever had to replace a windshield in.
It was a small rock, and the chip was almost invisible, but it started to finger out, so I had it repaired at a glass shop with the Novus system. The repair failed. It cracked clear across the windshield within 12 hours of the repair. My insurance company is Nationwide and they waived the deductible for the repair, but when the windshield had to be replaced, I had to cough up the deductible, plus the cost of the repair since the insurance wouldn't pay for both. I used Safelite because the insurance company preferred them, and they took care of setting up the repair appointment.
The total cost for the replacement through SafeLite was $585.00. They came to my work and did it in the parking lot. They seemed to go a good job. The car seems a little quieter now. They did say that this is one of the most expensive windshields they have ever done. They also did not have it in stock and had to get it from a central manufacturer supplier.
My deductible was $500, but Safelite waived $100 of the deductible, so it only cost me $400....and I guess that made the cost of replacement $485. They weren't going to waive this until I mentioned all the TV advertisements of glass companies that will waive a portion or all of the insurance deductible to get your business.
But, all this only cost my insurance company $85, so I doubt it will raise my insurance any.
Two things bother me. It doesn't say "Honda" glass anymore... not that anyone will ever notice, but it isn't the same as it was. And, my windows were etched with a code for security. They didn't re-etch the windshield.
I hope glass replacement doesn't become a monthly event with these cars.
Anyone out there have theirs replaced 2002/01, what was your cost?
