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If you don’t mind, ask the SC if the windshield has been changed…or if they are the same windshield. When I looked at a replacement, Rivian gave me a certified shop - I’ll call them Monday to see what windshields they install.I got a rock chip last night right in the middle of passenger line of sight, parked in the garage overnight, and this morning the chip has become a full blown crack from bottom to top of windshield.
just got done scheduling replacement with the service center; for this Friday and a cost of $1766.53.
Why is snow correlated with windshield issues? Grew up in Chicago, not something I recall, but may depend on something not clear to me.As someone who hasn't gotten their R1 yet and lives in a place that gets a lot of snow this concerns me
No worries. Some municipalities use ice melt (salt pebbles) or even little pebbles on snow and ice to help car with traction (salt also melts the ice). That means usually in the winter you'll pretty frequently get flying projectiles onto your windshield (yay)Why is snow correlated with windshield issues? Grew up in Chicago, not something I recall, but may depend on something not clear to me.
It’s even worse in the mountains, where they use gravel and mag chlorideNo worries. Some municipalities use ice melt (salt pebbles) or even little pebbles on snow and ice to help car with traction (salt also melts the ice). That means usually in the winter you'll pretty frequently get flying projectiles onto your windshield (yay)
Does Rivian specify that you need to go with them for replacement? If so, is there a reason given? Having been given a run around at a Subaru dealership, I got a replacement windshield from a Safelite center and, despite dealer admonishment, had no subsequent issues with the Subaru Eyesight system. Oh, and BTW, saved a bunch of $.I got a rock chip last night right in the middle of passenger line of sight, parked in the garage overnight, and this morning the chip has become a full blown crack from bottom to top of windshield.
just got done scheduling replacement with the service center; for this Friday and a cost of $1766.53.
The pebble stuff sounds bad...No worries. Some municipalities use ice melt (salt pebbles) or even little pebbles on snow and ice to help car with traction (salt also melts the ice). That means usually in the winter you'll pretty frequently get flying projectiles onto your windshield (yay)
It's to do with the driver assist camera's and their recalibration post new windshield install. Sensitive equipment means time and money unfortunately.Does Rivian specify that you need to go with them for replacement? If so, is there a reason given? Having been given a run around at a Subaru dealership, I got a replacement windshield from a Safelite center and, despite dealer admonishment, had no subsequent issues with the Subaru Eyesight system. Oh, and BTW, saved a bunch of $.
I've really tried to find reviews of auto glass to see if there are any suppliers that are better than others. No such luck. All windshield glass is laminated (see What are the Different Types of Windshield Glass? (wikimotors.org) ), but have not found any reference to one brand being better than another. Maybe I missed something...Not sure on the quality of the glass. Given the cost of replacement I asked my insurance company for advice. With all the glass he recommended I just lower my deductible. It wasn’t much of a difference on my policy but will lessen the blow if I need it. Although if it’s a recurring issue those rates will only go up. So far so good. My two previous vehicles (GM) got chips/cracks within the first 1000 miles. Seems almost inevitable!