Thanks for the suggestion about getting the most experienced guy...I will be sure to do that. As far as the question about insurance....the windshield is not actually cracked, just pitted. Correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know, insurance companies replace items that have been literally damaged, and not just suffered from normal wear and tear. And even if they did replace it, right now I don't have insurance on the car because it has been stored for a little while, and when I do get insurance I am planning on getting a 250 comp deductible, which would make filing a $300 claim not worth the hassle. That's how I see it at least. So what is everyone's "official" opinion? Should I replace it and just risk it pitting again and just deal with it if it does, or wait it out?

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