Replacement windscreen but lose no claims, advice needed

[h45gti]

I have a cracked windscreen and has gotten worse, want some advice, I spoke to my insurance, AXA, they said autoglass, 75pound excess to replace, but I will lose my no claims for this year, but will still have my remaining no claims which is around 2/3 years.  I asked if did privately, autoglass will charge around £300 pounds!    I spoke to one of my mates gave me a number of someone to call, he's charing £135 but it's not oem glass, I don't really wanna lose my no claims, but I don't really wanna pay £300 either  I'm a bit poorer already this month having spent money on a new key.

£135 for non oem glass from a mates mate.
£75 excess fee replacement glass autoglass but lose this year's no claim, ( Btw haven't asked about getting oem as only just found out you can)
request it)
Or £300 pound private from autoglass not going through claims,

I've read briefly some posts regarding getting oem over non oem as some don't fit correctly or have leaks etc. Need your opinion guys,
Btw sorry, typing this out on my phone

[paulw123]

bit of a bummer.
could you protect your no-claims, then claim?

[h45gti]

I was thinking same thing, but I only got new policy with them like a month or two ago as I used to be with admiral, don't think you can amend it like that can you?? Like call up amend policy, pay the difference for protected no claims, then make claim? Doubtful 

[paulw123]

I think you can upgrade your policy whenever, their admin fee might be high..
still wouldn't hurt to ask them, you might not qualify for a protected policy.

[h45gti]

Called up AXA, can't amend to add protected, only when at the start or renewing  or new customer

[h45gti]

I may just bite the bullet on this one and pay 75, lose this current year NCD, guys coming at 5pm today too, might aswel

[xjay1337]

I'd pay to get it fitted yourself.

I got a chip last weekend.
Gavin from Autoglass (yes really I sh*t you not) turned up to repair it
Chip turned into a crack
got new one going in on Friday @ £75. called brentacre who are my insures to verify and they said does not effect my no claims at all 100% guaranteed.


;) might be worth looking to go with them next term...


Now i don't want a new windscreen as i'm scared to death of them breaking my car or damaging it, nick had a windscreen changed and they ruined his paint and has a whistle apparently i swear he said... but gives me a chance to clean that bottom bit of the windscreen you can never normally get to.

[!tf]

Had mine replaced for a non OEM one. (FY i think) and its perfect. No leaks, No whistling and my wiper sensor works as it should. I think i might be one of the lucky ones though.

[h45gti]

deciding to go private from a mates recommendation, non oem but £135 seems good enough for me, helps out the little guys out there too 

[richtung]

is it worth getting a price for a new windscreen from TPS? If you can get your mate to fit, you might get the best of both worlds - OEM glass with cheap labour costs?

just a thought.

Rich

[h45gti]

that is not a bad idea but unfortunately im quite desperate atm  and I need the car ready for a long trip next week and not got a lot of time off till end of week and ill be too much in a rush running around everywhere 

also for tps, I browsed the website briefly but need to sign up? says not available to general public or am I looking in the wrong section 

[!tf]

that is not a bad idea but unfortunately im quite desperate atm  and I need the car ready for a long trip next week and not got a lot of time off till end of week and ill be too much in a rush running around everywhere 

also for tps, I browsed the website briefly but need to sign up? says not available to general public or am I looking in the wrong section 

It is supposed to be for the trade only but, they don't seem to ask you for your trade information.

[richtung]

that is not a bad idea but unfortunately im quite desperate atm  and I need the car ready for a long trip next week and not got a lot of time off till end of week and ill be too much in a rush running around everywhere 

also for tps, I browsed the website briefly but need to sign up? says not available to general public or am I looking in the wrong section 

My local TPS depot (Stockport) sells to retail customers and usually will throw in a bit of discount.
Going through TPS will probably be the quickest way to get hold of an OEM windscreen. Give your nearest one a call and get a price - it might not work out as dear as you think..

Rich

[Broomy]

I take it if you have auto lights & wipers you need OEM glass?

[skard]

I take it if you have auto lights & wipers you need OEM glass?

No, you need a screen with the sensor metal mount already fixed on.

I have non OEM on my Tiguan from when I retrofitted the sensor, no problems whatsoever.