What do windshields cost?

Depends on the truck model. I've paid as little as $100 and as much as $440, some push $700.
I use those disposable repair kits to fill chips on my own. They aren't perfect, but they do keep it from spreading.
If you get a hit and through some clear tape on it, it will help to keep it from spreading and getting dirt in it until you get a chance to use a kit on it.
I've had as many as seven chips in it before changing the windshield depending on how big they are. Windshields generally last about two years at the most as they get pitted from dust and sand making it harder to see through when the sun shines on it.

 

Windshields are free. That's why we have insurance.

 

Mine are about $40 a side and I change it myself. Takes about 15 minutes. Flat glass is much cheaper than curved windshields

 

Volvo's are 300 in Denver Co. I replaced my 4 times 1 winter.

 

269 on my corn binder. Windshields are a wear item.

 

True, but Insurance isn't free, so in reality you're still paying for it.

 

Good old Valley Freeway. . .

 

No cut and dry answer on this one. A lot depends on year/make/model as well as insurance vs. out of pocket. Some trucks its not worth having glass coverage because the windshield + install is less than or close to the insurance deductable.

 

Paid around $300 for mine installed last year. 01 Freightliner Classic. Got to the point I couldn't see out of the old one at night