[kadowson]

So we had this fast moving storm come through a few nights ago and it dropped marble size hail. Of course my 6 was sitting out in it...

The next day I took inventory on the top/hood and thought that I'd gotten lucky...no dents. Not so quick--today I noticed this damage to the window seals just on the side doors(all 4 side windows look the same pretty much)

Sorry the pics didn't come out as good as I hoped. The thin "lip" of the seal that laps onto the window must have been brittle but it looks like someone went along and just picked off chunks all along the window.
Is the replacement parts going to be expensive and is it something I can do myself. My wife doesn't want me to file an insurance claim for fear of my rates going up. Any suggestions?

 

[jeb8699]

not about parts or install but as for insurance every company is differnt but the average is if the repair is under $1200 there is no chance of the rates going up

 

[Mz6GreyGhost]

Whatever the parts/labor needed, any decent insurance company will NOT raise your rates from a Comprehensive claim. It's not Collision, nor is it an incident that you caused.

I've had three different claims over the past five years (two windshields and a deer), and the only reason why my rates have gone up is because I switched from my '04 to my '10.

Make your claim. You pay into the insurance for this exact reason.

 

[oregonducks]

^^^ claim it. it wont hurt you. you already pay for this type of coverage why not get what you pay for?

 

[kadowson]

Thanks guys. I don't like the thought of trying something like this myself when I'm paying for insurance. My 6 is an '07. It surprises me that the seals(or whatever they're called) would be so brittle after 3-4 years.

 

[oregonducks]

mine are fading fast and mines an 07 too....

 

[kadowson]

I've had three different claims over the past five years (two windshields and a deer), and the only reason why my rates have gone up is because I switched from my '04 to my '10.

Make your claim. You pay into the insurance for this exact reason.

I just made a claim last week for the windshield. When we had the big blizzard last month, a semi tossed up a rock/salt chunk and chipped the window. I left at noon trying to get home before it was too late. I turned on the defroster and when it finally got hot I heard a pop. The windshield cracked length-wise from end to end. I just had the windshield replaced 4 days ago.
So, to recap, I've had the car for just over a month. This will be the second insurance claim and I have had a family of mice living in my dash. :huh:
I forgot to tell you guys that bad luck follows me around like a lost pup.

 

[oregonducks]

but all three of those things are just rotten luck and could happen to any car....

 

[karlt10]

The parts are dirt cheap, and they're brain-dead easy to install. Both of my rears cracked and it took all of 15 minutes to change them.

 

[kadowson]

Any idea what they are called? I've been searching for a couple hours online and have no idea what to label it as. Window seals? Window channel weatherstripping? Can't find the right name for it.

 

[karlt10]

Looks like 'belt moldings'.

What's interesting is that when I got mine they were a bit cheaper (same place) and I'm certain they were both the same price....

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