Does Insurance Cover Windshield Replacement? Laws in the Different States.
The laws regarding insurance coverage for windshield replacement vary from state to state, so it’s important to check with your insurer to see what coverage is available in your area. Regardless of the laws in your state, if you have comprehensive insurance coverage, it’s likely that your insurer will cover at least a portion of the cost to repair or replace your damaged windshield.
In this blog post, we’ll discuss different types of insurance that may cover windshield repair or replacement and go through the list of specific laws regarding auto glass insurance in different states.
Use this table of contents for easy navigation through the article
> Types of Coverages That May Cover Windshield Replacement
> Comprehensive Coverage
> Full Glass Coverage (Auto Glass Insurance Coverage)
> Collision Coverage
> Full Coverage
> What is Deductible?
> States with No Deductible
> Specific Windshield Laws for Insurance Companies in All States
> Conclusion
Types of Coverages That May Cover Windshield Replacement
Depending on the type of insurance coverage you have, your windshield replacement or repair may be covered.
Comprehensive Coverage
Comprehensive coverage cover damages caused by events other than a collision with another car, such as vandalism, falling objects, and, in some cases, weather damage. So, if you have comprehensive coverage and your windshield is cracked by a flying rock, you would file a claim with your insurer to have it repaired or replaced. (After you paid a deductible)
Full Glass Coverage (Auto Glass Insurance Coverage)
Full glass coverage (also known as auto glass insurance coverage) generally pays for the entire cost of repairing or replacing your windshield or auto glass, no matter what the cause.
This type of insurance is not required in all states, but it is a good idea to have it if you live in an area with a lot of construction or where hail is common. Full glass coverage typically costs between $50 and $150 per year, but it can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in the event of damage.
If you have full glass coverage, be sure to read your policy carefully to understand what is covered and what is not. Some insurance companies may cover only windshield damage under the full glass coverage instead of coverage of all auto glass on your car.
Collision Coverage
Collision coverage pays for damages to your car resulting from a collision with another vehicle or object.
If you have collision coverage and your windshield cracked in an accident with another car or object, you would file a claim with your insurer and pay the deductible. Your insurer will reimburse you for the cost of the repairs up to the limit of your policy.
Full Coverage
A full coverage policy includes all the coverages required by law, as well as other optional coverages that you may choose to purchase. The most common types of coverages are liability, collision, and comprehensive.
Full coverage car insurance policies also typically include personal injury protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage, which reimburse you for expenses related to injuries sustained in an accident, regardless of who is at fault.
What is Deductible?
A deductible is the amount of money you will be responsible for paying out of pocket before your insurance company will reimburse you for the remaining cost of the repairs.
For example, if you have a $250 deductible and your windshield costs $600 to replace, you will have to pay the first $250, and your insurance will cover the remaining $350.
The size of the deductible varies depending on the company and the policy, but it is typically between $200 and $1000.
States with No Deductible
Florida, South Carolina, and Kentucky obligate insurance companies not to take a deductible. Read more about specific laws in each state in the table below.
Specific Windshield Laws for Insurance Companies in All States
- Specific laws and deductible: in most states, comprehensive coverage covers auto glass damage (after you pay a deductible). Optional “full glass coverage” will pay for all repairs and replacements without a deductible. All states under this law will be marked as “No specific laws” in the table.
- Types of parts insurance use: when aftermarket or used auto glass is used, the insurance company usually must provide you with a written notice about it.
- Repair or replacement provider: in most states, you have the right to choose where repair or replacement will be performed, but you may have to pay the cost difference. All states under this rule will be mareked as “No specific laws” in the table.
Conclusion
We hope you found this article useful. If you have any questions about windshield replacement under insurance, please let us know in the comments below. We’ll do our best to answer them and keep this post updated with the latest information. Thanks for reading!
Oliver
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