Well I've learned that glass repair is a separate entity from your usual policy claim - it goes under like a "stuff happens" clause and you're not penalized for making a claim - so I guess I'll save that $71 after all. If your windshield can be "fixed" without replacing it, there's no charge - but if it has to be replaced, you're stuck with paying the deductible
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I don't know if Louisiana has a full glass coverage clause - it gets plenty hot down here but not quite like AZ hot - if it does it's probably way too expensive to consider... but if this gets to be a recurring thing, I just might consider it after all... [&:]