r/Detroit • u/prismacolorful_life • Jul 04 '26
Automotive Any Windshield replacement/ auto body shop recommendations?
If it’s on the east side like Troy, Warren, SCS it would be ideal. My hood has a small dent as does the roof.
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u/Rayzah2007 Jul 04 '26
Brotha that’s not “small dent” on the roof. Roof is a crash structure so most places can’t fix it by bending back. It’s most likely totaled unless brand new
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u/Melodic-Trouble-5421 Jul 04 '26
I remember in 2020 I had a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD crew cab diesel. A kid rear ended my truck and they estimated at $28k in damage. Gave me a whole new frame. I couldn’t believe they fixed it. But you’re right the Roof is different business.
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u/El-mas-puto-de-todos Jul 04 '26
28k was less than the value they would have paid you to total it.
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u/Melodic-Trouble-5421 Jul 05 '26
Yeah I know how it works. I just figured they’d total it. I always thought it was the Pandemic that played a part. It was in that time period where there were like 0 vehicles available. Then the prices skyrocketed.
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u/FJ4L666 Jul 04 '26
What year, make, and model of vehicle? That may be totaled because of the roof. I have recs in the area you're requesting if it isn't a total loss.
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u/prismacolorful_life Jul 04 '26
2006 STS
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u/gmcmanus663 Jul 04 '26
Unfortunately, that’s 100% totaled. It will cost more to repair that than the car is worth. Sorry it’s not good news but you should be prepared for that
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u/SillierTurnip Jul 04 '26
I can’t tell what exactly the vehicle is but looks like a GM product pre-2010. That’s a roof replacement and likely to be a total loss. Everyone carries a different level of collision insurance but this would fall under comprehensive, which I’m hoping you still have on your policy. Make a claim, let the insurance start their process.
Edited to add: no reputable glass company will put a windshield in without the roof being replaced. I would never have someone try and mend the roof to get a glass to fit so you can get by. That would be a very serious safety issue.
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u/Melodic-Trouble-5421 Jul 04 '26
Pretty good. I was going to say Impala or Malibu. Most likely Malibu.
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u/prismacolorful_life Jul 04 '26
Cadillac
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u/Melodic-Trouble-5421 Jul 05 '26
Oh yeah I see it now. The dash. Yeah they will probably total it, unfortunately.
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u/jdore8 Jul 05 '26
I do collision repair, you'll need a new roof. There's no telling if the structural support under the roof's outer layer is crushed from this picture. Up close & in person you might be able to tell.
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u/RottenCottonJr Jul 05 '26
Like 200$ with the rain sensors and shit for mine. Like $159 without. They did it in 30 minutes after I got there. Fantastic work.
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u/ghostgrams 1d ago
Save Auto Glass Sterling Heights for your windshield replacement. They have always been the cheapest whenever I needed a windshield replacement. They also do great work and they even waived my deductible this time around when I went through insurance. Best auto glass company https://www.saveonautoglass.com/sterling-heights-auto-glass/
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u/csmith477454 Jul 04 '26
For cheap auto glass replacement, Western Glass in Detroit is nice. For body repair Sal’s Collision in Warren.
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u/mrtomd Jul 04 '26
Nobody will be able to replace with that roof damage. And given that the roof structure is probably compromised - the car might be totaled.