# Anyone can install a windshield in Austin? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** hyundai, accent\ **Created:** [October 10, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-can-install-a-windshield-in-austin/171070 "2020-10-10T21:23:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Arrianne311\_157708](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/arrianne311_157708/32/17605_2.png) [@Arrianne311\_157708](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arrianne311_157708)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-can-install-a-windshield-in-austin/171070/1 "2020-10-10T21:23:52Z")
I need a new windshield for my 2012 Hyundai Accent. Was looking to buy windshield from junkyard and have someone install it preferably not in a shop don’t want to pay for the overhead costs. I’m in Austin, Texas. ---
**Author:** ![pyrolord314](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6a8cbe/32.png) [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2020, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-can-install-a-windshield-in-austin/171070/2 "2020-10-10T21:27:28Z")
Check with a local shop that specializes in auto glass, I think you’ll be surprised at the price. Your insurance may even cover the replacement too. I wouldn’t use a junkyard windshield personally ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-can-install-a-windshield-in-austin/171070/3 "2020-10-10T21:29:09Z")
You will probably not save any money that way and if it leaks or cracks you will not have any warranty. If you have full coverage insurance call and see what they cover . Call a local glass shop and see what they charge and I doubt if anyone from Austin will even see this post of yours. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-can-install-a-windshield-in-austin/171070/4 "2020-10-10T21:35:45Z")
This is one of those ‘if you have to ask, forget about it’ repairs. Even an expert would choose a new windshield rather than risking installing a used one. ---
**Author:** ![old\_mopar\_guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2020, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-can-install-a-windshield-in-austin/171070/5 "2020-10-10T22:05:55Z")
Just call safelite, they’ll install it at your house. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2020, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-can-install-a-windshield-in-austin/171070/6 "2020-10-11T01:09:40Z")
I did that back in 1968. Worked ok. I used an old body shop guy that did moonlighting at home. Cost me $25 for the install and about $20 for the windshield. I’m not sure I saved that much though and then there is always the risk of breakage on a used piece of glass. Back when $2.40 an hour was pretty good for a kid. ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2020, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-can-install-a-windshield-in-austin/171070/7 "2020-10-11T02:41:27Z")
Windshields are structural parts in many cars now. I wouldn’t want to risk incorrect or substandard adhesive or process being used to install it.