Do I have to pay for a neighbors windshield even though her bid is ridiculously high?

I need to replace a neighbors windshield but the bid she turned in to the police is over $1200. I got 4 bids and they ranged in price from $135-$700! Do I have any say in the amount I pay her? She has been known to cheat people out of money before...Do I have to pay for a neighbors windshield even though her bid is ridiculously high?
I think it is reasonable for you to request (very politely and in writing) that your neighbor obtain at least two more bids. It is not necessarily reasonable to only have one bid . . . or to only submit the bid of the highest amount. Of the three bids, it is appropriate for you to pay the lowest amount. BUT you don't get to decide which places she visits to get those estimates - so you can't require her to go to the place that only charges the $135.Do I have to pay for a neighbors windshield even though her bid is ridiculously high?
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No, she's trying to rip you off. I just had mine replaced and it was only 250.
If you have multiple reputable bids, and I don't think $135 is reputable for a windshield, you can contest the amount. You're obligated to pay for the windshield, you're not obligated to bend over and take one for the cause.
Simple, you agree that you should replace the windscreen, excuse me windshield, ask her to supply the details of her insurance company, including phone number/e-mail address.



Tell her you shall use the repair company the insurance company would use. See her face/expression. One thought, is she insured ? Not that negates you from ';making good'; the damage



The insurance company will use a moderately price repair agency, so your quotes will be in th same ball park.

There is absolutely no way she can complain as to your actions, because you are showing ';willingness'; to repair the damage.

Good luck in your endeavours.
She has the right to charge you a reasonable amount. If you think it's unreasonable, you can go to court and challenge it. However, judges tend to side with the property owner in such cases. Maybe you can try negotiating.
Id suggest calling the place she went to yourself and asking how much a windshield is for her particular car (say its your own car. dont give details of your circumstance). I have never heard of a windshield costing that much. Get those 4 bids in writing then offer her the medium (or the high if you want to be done with it). If she refuses then she will probably have to take you to small claims court to which she will have to show her proof that it will cost $1200. With the bids you have, no judge is going to make you pay the $1200.