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How Much Does Windshield Replacement Cost?

Updated October 2026 By RepairCostLab Editorial Team

Expect to pay $310 to $740 at an independent shop for a typical car, and up to $845 at a dealership. A cracked windshield is a safety issue and can fail inspection. Price depends heavily on whether your car has driver-assist cameras behind the glass.

Parts$200–$500
Labor$110–$240
Shop time1–1.5 hours
DIY difficultyPro only (5/5)

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Windshield Replacement cost by vehicle type

Vehicle	Parts	Labor	Total
Compact / economy car e.g. Civic, Corolla, Elantra	$200–$500	$110–$240	$310–$740
Midsize sedan / crossover e.g. Camry, Accord, RAV4, CR-V	$230–$575	$120–$265	$350–$840
Truck / full-size SUV e.g. F-150, Silverado, Tahoe	$260–$650	$125–$275	$385–$925
Luxury / European e.g. BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Lexus	$360–$900	$145–$310	$505–$1,210

Independent shop, average US labor rates. Aftermarket glass at the low end. Cars with lane-keep cameras need ADAS recalibration, which often adds $150–$400.

Independent shop vs. dealer vs. chain

Where	Hourly rate	Typical total
Independent shop	$110–$160	$350–$840
Chain (Midas, Firestone…)	$120–$175	$360–$865
Dealership	$160–$230	$405–$955

Shown for a midsize sedan or crossover.

What does it do?

The windshield is a structural part of the car: it supports the roof in a rollover and lets the passenger airbag deploy correctly.

Signs you need this repair

Crack longer than a dollar bill
Chip directly in the driver's line of sight
Crack reaching the edge of the glass
Lane-keep or auto-brake warnings after a stone chip

Can you do it yourself?

Difficulty: Pro only (5/5). Requires urethane adhesive, cure time and often ADAS recalibration. Leave it to a glass shop.

Doing it yourself saves the labor portion, roughly $110–$240, so you would pay only for parts ($200–$500).

Is it worth fixing?

Yes, for cracks in the driver's view or reaching the edge. Check your insurance first: glass coverage often makes it nearly free.

How to save money

Check your comprehensive insurance: many policies cover glass with a low or zero deductible.
Repair small chips quickly ($50–$100) before they spread into a full crack.
Ask whether the quote includes ADAS calibration: it is often left out of the headline price.

Questions to ask your mechanic

Does the price include ADAS camera calibration?
Is the glass OEM or aftermarket, and does it match my sensors and tint band?
Can you bill my insurance directly?

Asking for a written, itemized estimate (parts, labor hours and hourly rate) is your right in most states and makes quotes easy to compare.

Frequently asked questions

Does insurance cover windshield replacement?

Usually, under comprehensive coverage. Several states, including Florida, Kentucky and South Carolina, require zero-deductible glass coverage.

What is ADAS recalibration?

Cars with forward cameras for lane-keeping or automatic braking need the camera re-aimed after a new windshield is installed.

How long before I can drive?

Most adhesives allow safe driving one hour after installation.

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Sources and methodology

Estimates combine typical book labor times, current aftermarket and OEM parts prices, and 2026 US shop labor rates. See exactly how we calculate them.

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