Windowscreen replacement

[ExigeKen]

Autoglass have just been to look at the stone chip on my front windowscreen and say that it is a replacement window screen job. Does the front clam need to come off for an S2 Exige

[Cisco]

Ken,

I would get a second opinion on that chip before you spend £1K+ on a screen.

I havn't had to replace a screen yet it but I believe the clam has to be moved forward to get access to bottom of screen to do a correct job.

In effect that entails almost all the work of removing the clam.

Take care,

Frank

[ExigeKen]

Ken,

I would get a second opinion on that chip before you spend £1K+ on a screen.

I havn't had to replace a screen yet it but I believe the clam has to be moved forward to get access to bottom of screen to do a correct job.

In effect that entails almost all the work of removing the clam.

Take care,

Frank

Thanks Frank however my windowscreen is covered by my insurance company who only use Autoglas. There is a second chip close to the first one with a split between the two chips and they say once they drill the first chip the whole windowscreen will split. I am awaiting them phoning me back for the next step.

[dezzy]

Always thought this would be an interesting one with insurance companies. They say the have windscreen cover but does that include related labour to access the windscreen? There's no way I'd let Autoglass even attempt to remove my front clam, so does the insurance cover you taking it to a specialist or dealer to have your clam removed while Autoglass attend the place where it's being removed?

Would be interested to hear the outcome of this Ken. Hope you get it sorted

[Shug]

That's how it works. Most of the time the screen boys go along to a dealer where you've checked in the car to have the clam shunted about. From memory, insurance covers this part too.

[jj]

I am picking my car up tomorrow from Autoglass and they have removed clam/fitted screen and new window.

They have done many and its only what, 12 fixings? Cant see there being a problem but I`ll let you know how I get on.

I wasnt bothered about who did it as long as it got done sharpish.

[Shug]

That's new then. I was informed by Autoglass that it needs to go to a dealer for clam shifting when mine was done a few years ago.

[BiggestNizzy]

Mine goes in again on friday, if they make a hash of it (possible with my creative clam fixings) I will just phone the insurance and have it taken to somewhere who knows. (lets hope the screen doesn't go before I get an ok on my police defect form!)

[DaveG]

I had mine replaced a few months ago. Think it was Autoglass, can't remember. Anyhoo, they insisted I took it to Murrays (no one else) to have the clam removed. It was all taken care of by my insurance co, but I made sure by phoning them up first. Only had to pay the £70 windscreen excess.

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[ExigeKen]

I am picking my car up tomorrow from Autoglass and they have removed clam/fitted screen and new window.

They have done many and its only what, 12 fixings? Cant see there being a problem but I`ll let you know how I get on.

I wasnt bothered about who did it as long as it got done sharpish.

JJ phoned them today and they claim to have done several - going to have to use them as thats who Direct Line will deal with - new screen on order from Lotus

[ExigeKen]

I am picking my car up tomorrow from Autoglass and they have removed clam/fitted screen and new window.

They have done many and its only what, 12 fixings? Cant see there being a problem but I`ll let you know how I get on.

I wasnt bothered about who did it as long as it got done sharpish.

JJ phoned them today and they claim to have done several - going to have to use them as thats who Direct Line will deal with - new screen on order from Lotus

Hope you get it sorted Ken...chipped windows are a pain......... thats dreadfull, sorry

especially when it is MOT time very soon

[BiggestNizzy]

Is it going into the place on the western rd in killie ?

thats where mine is going on friday they said they had done several S1's and S2's (s2 are apparently more involved)

[ExigeKen]

Is it going into the place on the western rd in killie ?

thats where mine is going on friday they said they had done several S1's and S2's (s2 are apparently more involved)

Yes, they need more people to help take the front clam off its so heavy...

They havent said where it is going yet.

I think it is the stripes that make it more complex

[jj]

Got mine back last night, and all looks fine. They only loosened off the "top" clam fixings, then had 4 guys to do the lifting on and pulling back of the clam. Guy said it was tricky but its done.

I asked the guy what the total cost to the insurance company was, and it was £279 for windscreen and doorglass fitted?! Seemed very cheap but he said ins. cos get stuff at mega rates.

Inside of car still full of glass though but not really their fault

[Dominic]

From PH:


The number of breakdowns is spiralling out of control thanks to Britain'spotholed roads, according to the RAC. There has reportedly been a 76% rise in damaged tyres and huge increases in chipped windscreens.

Suspension damage is also on the rise as well as the need for underbody repairs. Punctures were the main cause of breakdowns for RAC members last year, resulting in over 200,000 call-outs.

Although four out of five RAC patrols have reported that roadworks in their area are on the rise more than half believe that the poor quality of roads is damaging cars. Iain Vale, the RAC's Patrolman of the Year, believes that road works are not working.

'There seems to be a "sin tax" on motoring and drivers are getting a raw deal. Not only are they feeling the financial pinch, they have to contend with poor quality roads which can cause costly repairs. We are calling on the Government to increase the level of investment to improve the standard of roads to reflect the revenue collected in motoring taxation - providing motorists with the service they deserve and ncontinue to pay for.'

RAC statistics have shown that althouhg £44billion was collected in motoring taxes last year, just £7billion was pumped back into improving roads.