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Windscreen cracked!!!!
« on: April 15, 2011, 10:58:21 am »
Hi,

Windscreen got cracked today by a Stone that got pelted into road by a worker using a strimmer on the a10!! Obviously I want it replaced. Have spoke to council and sounds like a paperwork exercise. Anyone else had this happen?!  :sad1:

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Re: Windscreen cracked!!!!
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2011, 11:16:57 am »
i can recommend autoglass, they use genuine VW screens too - just make sure if your colour tinted to specify this before replacement  :happy2:

screen replaced first, fight the council with you receipt second, but i doubt you'd be successful  :ashamed:

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Re: Windscreen cracked!!!!
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2011, 11:20:42 am »
i can recommend autoglass, they use genuine VW screens too - just make sure if your colour tinted to specify this before replacement  :happy2:

Not always true. They will only use genuine VW glass if you expressly request, and it will cost you a higher excess.

When I had to have a new windscreen on mine, it was either Pilkington or a VW one at an extra cost of £150!


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Re: Windscreen cracked!!!!
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2011, 11:46:03 am »
i can recommend autoglass, they use genuine VW screens too - just make sure if your colour tinted to specify this before replacement  :happy2:

Not always true. They will only use genuine VW glass if you expressly request, and it will cost you a higher excess.

When I had to have a new windscreen on mine, it was either Pilkington or a VW one at an extra cost of £150!

Must have changed their tune then.  I had a new screen in my Ed and asked for a VW screen, and they fitted one, no extra on top of the normal £50.


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Re: Windscreen cracked!!!!
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2011, 11:47:13 am »
I think it depends who you speak to aswell. Next new one will be genuine thats for sure


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Re: Windscreen cracked!!!!
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2011, 11:49:38 am »
Looks like mine is tinted! £600 sound about right from autoglass?!

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Re: Windscreen cracked!!!!
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2011, 11:52:29 am »
Looks like mine is tinted! £600 sound about right from autoglass?!

Jesus!


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Re: Windscreen cracked!!!!
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2011, 11:53:15 am »
i've had 2 screens from autoglass, both tinted, both genuine VW and no extra charge  :smiley:

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Re: Windscreen cracked!!!!
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2011, 11:54:15 am »
Looks like mine is tinted! £600 sound about right from autoglass?!

do you not have a windscreen excess on your insurance policy?

i paid the first £60 and the policy paid the rest

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Re: Windscreen cracked!!!!
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2011, 12:46:24 pm »
Spoke to autoglass, do not offer VW stamped glass unless special order. Says glass supplied is as same as VW but without the stamp. Another headache!!!!!
« Last Edit: April 17, 2011, 12:14:10 am by scott84 »

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Re: Windscreen cracked!!!!
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2011, 12:48:58 pm »
Itll most likely be pilkington, which in all fairness is just as good quality.


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Re: Windscreen cracked!!!!
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2011, 01:14:18 pm »
When i had a screen on my R32, they offered pilkington and heard horror stories of fitting so had to pay another £80 or so for a genuine vW one... cos i'm anal and want teh vw stamp... but then i hear they're the same but with a stamp, and the horror stories were down to the fitting person... hmmmm
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Re: Windscreen cracked!!!!
« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2011, 03:32:12 pm »
VW don't make windscreens, Pilkington do!!

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Re: Windscreen cracked!!!!
« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2011, 08:51:32 pm »
autoglass replaced mine no problem

same deal, non VW branded (would have needed extra cash and extra wait if I wanted VW branded).
Just make sure you get the right tint, and stand over the fitter  :signLOL:

Key points to check are the top gap (from roof edge to screen) before and after replaced (it shouldnt be too big) , as well as the alignment to be able to view the VIN plate.
Ask fitter if he's done VW before too
Guy fitting mine specifically removed a strip at the bottom and trimmed both bottom edges before fitting, it looked a bit brutal but he confirmed they dont fit properly if you dont do it.
Mine has been watertight  :happy2:
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