Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback: repair or replace?

Auto Glass Estimator’s latest Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback windshield quotes ran $301–$402 across 10 windshield quotes (September 2026). A 1970 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback 2 Door Sedan drew the top quote ($402) and a 1971 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback 2 Door Sedan the lowest ($301). Updated September 2026.

What changes the price for a Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback

• Aftermarket or OEM. The brand of glass is the biggest lever on an older Type 3 Fastback; this comparison covers the price difference.

Recent Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback windshield replacement estimates

Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback: repair or replace?

A chip smaller than a quarter or a crack shorter than about three inches can usually be repaired — faster and far cheaper than a full replacement. Replacement is the safer choice when the damage is longer than a dollar bill, sits in the driver’s line of sight, reaches the edge of the glass (which weakens the whole windshield), or goes through both layers. A qualified shop can confirm which option your Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback qualifies for.

Does insurance cover a Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback windshield?

Whether insurance covers your Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback windshield depends on your comprehensive coverage and deductible. A few states require insurers to waive the glass deductible entirely, and some insurers waive it for small chip repairs. See our guides to states with zero deductible for comprehensive glass claims and states with glass endorsement coverage to check the rules in your state.

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