Windscreen -Shock!

sico24 · Post by **sico24** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 2:53 pm

Hi

My windscreen has always had a chip and small (1cm) crack since I bought car 2 years ago - thought I'd better do something about before it got worse. So went to Autoglass who said it was not repairable so would have to be a replacement. And can only be done at MMC as front clam has to come off. Total price would be.....£1049.15!!!!

Good job I have max £50 excess on windscreen insurance (unlimited amount) with First Alternative. Have checked with them and definitely won't have to pay or lose NCB.

Something to think about if you've got a chip, buying a car with cracked screen or are renewing your insurance company?

Simon (1999 S1 Azure)

hendeg · Post by **hendeg** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:14 pm

Holly moly batman!

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:32 pm

Yup same pricing for me.

Post by ed » Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:57 pm

I think might have been a bit more than that! Scary stuff!

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 4:06 pm

Picking mine up in 20 mins with a new windscreen, fitted in its entirety by RAC Autowindscreens. Mind you my fornt clam is mashed already....

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 4:55 pm

Picked up, slight chip right at the front edge but hidden by wiper. Got a 3 year warranty against cracking so happy with that. CBA to argue TBH.

£50 for a new windscreen = happy bunny! I can see!

bertieduff · Post by **bertieduff** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:34 pm

..scuries to check insurance policy...

Ta for tip

haggis catcher · Post by **haggis catcher** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:53 pm

Blinking heck. I thought £800.00 for my Marcos windscreen, a few years ago was expensive. I think thats a bit rich at that. However if the insurance is paying it thats cool. MMM maybe thats thats also a factor in insuring a Elise.