Cost and coverage
Which repair costs could coverage help with?
A windshield can be expensive when cameras require calibration, but broken glass is not a mechanical breakdown. It belongs in a different comparison from engine or transmission protection.
This category contains one benchmark, with parts running from $300 to $1,800.
Modeled labor ranges from 1.5 to 6 hours. At the $148 median metro rate, that is roughly $221 to $886 before parts.
Standard service contracts usually exclude glass. Compare the glass terms in your auto insurance with a separate windshield plan, including the deductible and calibration wording.