felt like I was buying the window from Tiffany’s. Delaware insurance is wild…
Honestly, I get nervous even driving behind trucks because of stuff like this. I thought “full glass” meant, you know, full glass? It’s wild how many loopholes there are. I’ve started double-checking every little detail in my policy now... not fun, but I’d rather be safe than drop another chunk of change for a rock.
I thought “full glass” meant, you know, full glass?
Right? I had the same assumption until my first windshield chip. Turns out “full” is more like “some, but not all, and only if you squint.” I’m still learning all the weird fine print stuff. My instructor keeps telling me to leave extra space behind trucks, but sometimes it feels like rocks just find you anyway... Delaware roads are out to get us, I swear.
Full glass coverage is the biggest insurance myth I’ve run into since moving here. You’d think it means “we’ll fix your windshield, no questions asked,” but nah—there’s always some loophole. Last time I had a chip, my agent started talking about “deductibles” and “approved repair shops” like I was supposed to know the secret handshake or something.
Here’s my unofficial Delaware survival guide:
Step 1: Assume every truck is carrying a personal supply of flying gravel.
Step 2: Leave enough space for a small parade between you and the next vehicle.
Step 3: Read your policy like it’s a choose-your-own-adventure book, because the fine print is wild.
Honestly, I’ve started keeping one of those cheap windshield repair kits in my glove box. Not saying it’s a miracle fix, but it beats waiting for insurance to decide if my glass is “full” enough to qualify. Delaware roads really do have it out for us... or maybe it’s just karma for all those tolls.
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not sure I’d trust those DIY kits for anything bigger than a tiny chip. Tried one once and the crack just kept spreading—ended up needing a whole new windshield anyway. I’d rather deal with the insurance hoops than risk my visibility, honestly. Maybe it’s overkill, but I’d rather be safe than sorry, especially with how unpredictable Delaware roads can get.
I get wanting to play it safe, but honestly, those insurance hoops can be a nightmare—especially if you’ve got a high deductible. I’ve patched a couple of chips myself with those kits and, yeah, it’s not perfect, but it held up fine for over a year. For me, paying out of pocket for every little thing just isn’t realistic with kids and all the other expenses. Sometimes DIY is the only way to keep costs down, even if it’s not fancy.
