Windscreen replacement

[colesey]

Something gritty got lodged under the wiper blade and has left a long scratch on the drivers side. Any recommendations for a mobile fitter in London and what questions I should ask about the replacement screen? There seems to be a huge variation in the amounts I’m getting quoted.

[GreigC]

What about your car insurance?

[terrier]

insurance replacement. Insist on like for like. i had mine replaced with genuine around 5 years ago  Not sure id bother now,the old girl is 16 with wrinkles

[colesey]

I don’t believe scratches are considered to be accidental, rather is a wear and tear item, though I can ask

[colesey]

Result! I got lucky as my underwriters are part of the LV group, one of the few that actually considers scratches to be 'damage' for insurance cover. Apparently, 95% of companies don't and will only cover chips and cracks. Thanks for the help guys!

[Andy]

I told my insurance my screen was badly scratched.and.i wanted a oem one which they agreed

[pudding]

If in doubt, take an automatic dot punch to it.

LV are among the better insurers out there.

The questions, or rather overseeing, you should do are gel pack refitment (better to get a new one) and competent application of the urethane glue. All too often they rush it and leave a gap in the glue bead, and it's misty windows time the following morning.

If you're feeling flush or if the insurer will sign it off (rare), get a genuine screen. Aftermarket replacements are brittle and thin.