Broken Hatch Glass

05DriftwoodPearl · 02-19-2007, 11:44 AM

While parked on the street yesterday, a child threw a rock into the smaller glass on the rear hatch and shattered it. Fortunately, the child's mother was nearby and is admitting responsibility. It looks like either she or her insurance will cover the repair. Now I am wondering the best approach to have it repaired--dealer or generic glass company? Does anyone have any experience in finding this Prius glass part at other than the dealer?

**efusco** · 02-19-2007, 11:47 AM

Interesting, never heard of that particular piece being broken before. I don't think it matters much who you use to replace it, but I have to wonder if the local companies might have a harder time getting that particular piece since it's going to be a pretty uncommon repair.

aaf709 · 02-19-2007, 12:05 PM

It might help to get an estimate from both the dealer and a local glass place. That may help decide, especially if it's an unusual repair like efusco said.

David Beale · 02-19-2007, 01:54 PM

Even if the non-dealer glass place has to get it from Toyota, it will be less expensive than having the stealer, er dealer, do it. In fact, most dealers call them to do glass, and they usually come and do it at the dealership.

Call around, as prices vary widely on glass repair. Here in Edmonton, I was quoted just under $1000 for a windshield by a dealer. Allwest Glass quoted $236 including labour, and used a stock part (indicated by the etched decal on it). They did a fine job as well.

Bill Merchant · 02-20-2007, 02:46 AM

There are plated wires on that glass. Get the identical Toyota part.

Stealth up on the kid and blow your horn... Sorry, I didn't mean that, it was petty and mean spirited. Ahhh.

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02-19-2007, 11:44 AM	#1
05DriftwoodPearl Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	While parked on the street yesterday, a child threw a rock into the smaller glass on the rear hatch and shattered it. Fortunately, the child's mother was nearby and is admitting responsibility. It looks like either she or her insurance will cover the repair. Now I am wondering the best approach to have it repaired--dealer or generic glass company? Does anyone have any experience in finding this Prius glass part at other than the dealer?

02-19-2007, 11:47 AM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 12,829 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 20	Interesting, never heard of that particular piece being broken before. I don't think it matters much who you use to replace it, but I have to wonder if the local companies might have a harder time getting that particular piece since it's going to be a pretty uncommon repair.

02-19-2007, 12:05 PM	#3
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,823 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	It might help to get an estimate from both the dealer and a local glass place. That may help decide, especially if it's an unusual repair like efusco said.

02-19-2007, 01:54 PM	#4
David Beale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,329 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Even if the non-dealer glass place has to get it from Toyota, it will be less expensive than having the stealer, er dealer, do it. In fact, most dealers call them to do glass, and they usually come and do it at the dealership. Call around, as prices vary widely on glass repair. Here in Edmonton, I was quoted just under $1000 for a windshield by a dealer. Allwest Glass quoted $236 including labour, and used a stock part (indicated by the etched decal on it). They did a fine job as well.

02-20-2007, 02:46 AM	#5
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,925 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 47	There are plated wires on that glass. Get the identical Toyota part. Stealth up on the kid and blow your horn... Sorry, I didn't mean that, it was petty and mean spirited. Ahhh.