Compare prices before buying

It really pays to call around and check prices before making a purchase. We need a new windshield for our Honda CR-V. I called 7 companies within an hour drive of where we live. It took about 15 minutes. The highest priced one was $259; the cheapest one was $165. The one for $165 is an hour away. The best price I could get locally at Glass Doctor was $199. So, armed with the information I had gathered, I called Glass Doctor and asked if they could match the best price I was quoted. They checked and the best deal they could give me was $185. One benefit of going with them is they offer free rock chip repairs for a year. In the end I decided to go with my local company...and I got a better deal just by asking.