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64bit_Tuning t1_j8te9ox wrote

Reply to comment by SquatC0bbler in RI State Inspection: Will this pass? (more detail in comments) by SquatC0bbler

As a RI Inspector, If the chip is below the AS-1 line AND the wiper blade passes over it, I would absolutely fail your car.

Most auto insurance companies will perform a repair for almost zero cost.

The fine folks at Patriot Auto Glass in West Warwick will look at it free of charge and tell you if they can/cannot fix it. Last I checked, they were at 24 Begonia St. Its just off the intersection of Providence St and Wakefield St. Just down the road from the RI Mall.

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SquatC0bbler OP t1_j8tl0oi wrote

Well, this isn't the answer I want to hear, but I appreciate the perspective from a RI inspector. I'm taking it into another location for an inspection tomorrow just so I don't go 5+ days without getting a sticker on my car. If they fail me, I know my insurance will cover a free repair, but I think I have to go through safelite with them.

Part of the reason I cancelled with the dealership is because they told me it was irreparable and I'd a new windshield to pass inspection. I doubt they were trying to upsell me there, but in my experience dealerships tend to push for replacement rather than repair more than a standard shop.

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64bit_Tuning t1_j8tmx4p wrote

The dealer wouldnt be doing the repair either. We certainly dont. It would be outsourced to a glass shop.

Go get your inspection done. If it fails, take your 30 day failure paperwork and head over to Patriot. Have it looked at. They can get the glass in well within the 30 days (if it needs to be replaced) and then you go back to the inspecting garage for a free re-inspect (since youve already paid) and sticker.

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SquatC0bbler OP t1_j8tqj3x wrote

Oh thats awesome the reinspect is free! Thanks for all the info on the inspection process it's super helpful!

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Yz-Guy t1_j8uh3do wrote

This might be legit. If it's a newer car with some time of lane assist or radar that works through the windshield. They can not work correctly if the windshield is cracked or replaced. They usually need to be recalibrated.

Altho I will say, a crack that small and low shouldn't be an issue. But that's the logic behind the dealers decision is my guess.

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SquatC0bbler OP t1_j8ul2vk wrote

The car does have lane keep assist. That said, the chip has been there for years and LKAS has worked without issue, so I'm hopeful it's a repair. Either way, Id like to keep the cost of recalibration out of my pocket...

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