How many windshields have you had replaced???? - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

janet414 · 09-23-2009, 05:51 AM

Just wondering if anyone else has had problems with getting chips in their windshields in the SmartForTwo. I have had three windshields replaced in the last 6 months and don't know whether it is a design flaw or I am just unlucky enough to get stones flying up into my windshield

If anyone has a suggestion about how to prevent stones from flying up and hitting the windshield, I would welcome the info:-) But I love my little yellow "Bumble Bee." Wouldn't drive anything else, even if I have to keep replacing windshields!!!!

Okiesmrt · 09-23-2009, 06:08 AM

You need to modify your driving habits.

unicycle · 09-23-2009, 06:18 AM

I tend to agree with Okie. I try to avoid driving behind trucks. Luckily there aren't many debris-carrying lorries in my area, and equally luckily, the roads are well tended.

But last winter, I scratched my windshield trying to clear it of snow, so I'm actually hoping it will get shattered soon so that I can have it replaced. So far, no luck. I'm stuck on my first windshield.

jefferios · 09-23-2009, 06:21 AM

Nothing changed here.

I think the title should be "How many Roofs have you crazed?

forestacademy · 09-23-2009, 06:42 AM

20K so far and no chips

Every car in the past we have ever changes a windshield we wound up getting rid of soon after so I'm hoping all stays good

Suze · 09-23-2009, 06:47 AM

Why make assumptions about the OPs driving habits?

I had a cracked windshield replaced at 1 year old. The 2nd windshield is full of chips after 9 months.

And I don't follow too closely.

janet414 · 09-23-2009, 07:00 AM

I don't make it a habit of following trucks and like most people, stay away from them at all costs. All three of the chips have come from stones coming off the road and I don't think there is a way to prevent that. If there is, clue me in:-) Driving habits have nothing to do with chipped windshields for the most part. But that is beside the point anyway. I'm looking for a solution and was just wondering if anyone had one to offer. Maybe some engineer out there has a theory:-)

stressed member · 09-23-2009, 07:01 AM

I don't follow closely and my 3000 mile windshield looks like hell. Glad you brought it up,I was wondering if it was just me.

Turbo42 · 09-23-2009, 07:16 AM

I have had one roof replaced and one windshield

Kermit · 09-23-2009, 07:41 AM

It may be your location. Might be bad luck too.

One roof replaced so far....another to be replaced soon. (2 different cars) Knock on wood, windshields A-OK.