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31 October 2008, 08:42 AM
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Is this repairable...
No not my boiler 
Thats actually getting repaired today
(Don't ask)
No... I went out this A.M. to take Mrs to work, and was greeted by this half way up the drivers side...
As you can see from the finger I left in, the horizontal crack is approx 4" and curvs up about 1". Only major issue being it seems to stem from the rubber surround. Firstly, is it "optimistic" hoping to be able to have it repaired?
If not, whats the deal with insurers on these. I know as I'm young I have a high accidental damage excess (around £650 in total), but it says on my policy details that it's £60 for windscreens and to refer to section "x" which I can't bloody find
I'm wondering if it may be cheaper to find a breaker and get a second hand windscreen and source another rubber surround. Thoughts appreciated.
Thats actually getting repaired today
(Don't ask)No... I went out this A.M. to take Mrs to work, and was greeted by this half way up the drivers side...
As you can see from the finger I left in, the horizontal crack is approx 4" and curvs up about 1". Only major issue being it seems to stem from the rubber surround. Firstly, is it "optimistic" hoping to be able to have it repaired?
If not, whats the deal with insurers on these. I know as I'm young I have a high accidental damage excess (around £650 in total), but it says on my policy details that it's £60 for windscreens and to refer to section "x" which I can't bloody find
I'm wondering if it may be cheaper to find a breaker and get a second hand windscreen and source another rubber surround. Thoughts appreciated.
31 October 2008, 08:46 AM
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If you're fully comp you can get it sorted and pay just the excess (£60 in your case) and it won't affect your no claims.
You'll need to go to the approved repairers for your Insurance C. though - so find out who they are first
You'll need to go to the approved repairers for your Insurance C. though - so find out who they are first
31 October 2008, 08:47 AM
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No way to repair that at all.
What car is it? is the screen bonded in? If its bonded (most modern cars are) then changing the screen is not a DIY job unless you really know what you are doing.
Speak to your insurers, most will arrange for Autoglass to come out to replace it. You pay the excess, and it doesnt affect your NCB normally.
What car is it? is the screen bonded in? If its bonded (most modern cars are) then changing the screen is not a DIY job unless you really know what you are doing.
Speak to your insurers, most will arrange for Autoglass to come out to replace it. You pay the excess, and it doesnt affect your NCB normally.
31 October 2008, 08:48 AM
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No its not, £60 excess is the best way forward, call the nearest windscreen repair centre and get it sorted by them.
In this weather moisture will get inside during the day, it'll freeze at night and push that crack even further along the windscreen. Then knowing your luck a passing plod will ticket you!
In this weather moisture will get inside during the day, it'll freeze at night and push that crack even further along the windscreen. Then knowing your luck a passing plod will ticket you!
31 October 2008, 08:50 AM
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Definitely doesn't affect NCB even thought I'm only 24 higher risk etc? Is it a different set up for windscreen cover in regards to the rest of the car, i.e. having a bump and replacing panels etc? This is the first time I've had a cracked windscreen (had two minor stone chips in Scoobs windscreen prior) so it's all new to me. I didn't wanna ring my insurers up and get a horrible shock due to my age and inexperience on the road (coming up 2 years NCB in Dec.)Thanks for tha advice
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No way to repair that at all.
What car is it? is the screen bonded in? If its bonded (most modern cars are) then changing the screen is not a DIY job unless you really know what you are doing.
Speak to your insurers, most will arrange for Autoglass to come out to replace it. You pay the excess, and it doesnt affect your NCB normally.
What car is it? is the screen bonded in? If its bonded (most modern cars are) then changing the screen is not a DIY job unless you really know what you are doing.
Speak to your insurers, most will arrange for Autoglass to come out to replace it. You pay the excess, and it doesnt affect your NCB normally.
I'm liking these responses thus far - £60 sounds like a bargain for a new screen. I didn't wanna loose my precious NCB, as I'm hoping for a renewal price of under £700 this year.
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31 October 2008, 08:54 AM
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I've had a rear windscreen go 'pop', the front one get smacked by Ayers Rock (it bloody looked like it as it orbited the bonnet and impacted right in my bloody eyeline! It was only a shame the insurance didn't cover accidental unloading) and my drivers side glass when my car got broken into. All done via insurance with no NCB loss.
You'll be fine.
You'll be fine.
31 October 2008, 12:34 PM
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Had to pop out and pay usual bits and bobs, and came home with another 1/2" on the vertical part of the crack - damn my stiff suspension
Anyways I called my insueres up who asked for the cars details and the usual couple security questions. Told me I would get a phonecall from the fitters and comfirmed I would pay only my excess (£60)
Got a call from the company "National Windscreens" I think they were called. Asked when I wanted it doing, and we agreed for Tuesday morning. Excess is payable to them on satisfactory completion of the replacement windscreen.
Just hope it's the right colour tint (I had no idea so guessed bronze - a al same as all the other windows)
Anyone had any experiences of using these guys, think i got the name right.
Thanks for the help guys appreciated, can go back to looking for a job now.
Anyways I called my insueres up who asked for the cars details and the usual couple security questions. Told me I would get a phonecall from the fitters and comfirmed I would pay only my excess (£60)
Got a call from the company "National Windscreens" I think they were called. Asked when I wanted it doing, and we agreed for Tuesday morning. Excess is payable to them on satisfactory completion of the replacement windscreen.
Just hope it's the right colour tint
(I had no idea so guessed bronze - a al same as all the other windows)Anyone had any experiences of using these guys, think i got the name right.
Thanks for the help guys appreciated, can go back to looking for a job now.
31 October 2008, 01:08 PM
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National Windscreens have just left mine after fitting a new windscreen to the Impreza. Cant fault them, turned up when they said they would and did a top job. £70 excess on mine.
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If its the drivers window, then leave the insurance alone and change the glass as Yoza said, its an easy enough job and will cost less than the glass excess.
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COB, to check the tint, get a sheet of white paper and position it so half is out of the car and the other half is in behind the screen...look through the screen and compare to the plain paper and you should be able to judge the colour. I'd imagine it to be plain, green or as you say bronze but worth checking before they arrive.
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COB, to check the tint, get a sheet of white paper and position it so half is out of the car and the other half is in behind the screen...look through the screen and compare to the plain paper and you should be able to judge the colour. I'd imagine it to be plain, green or as you say bronze but worth checking before they arrive.
02 November 2008, 04:12 PM
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If you like the car and are planning to hang onto it for a while keep an eye on them while they work. It is easy to break the paint coat behind the glass taking out a bonded screen, a decent fitting company will cover any scratches with a paint on primer before refitting the glass. This will prevent rust starting where water will collect around the screen and where you cant get at it after the screen is refitted.
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If you like the car and are planning to hang onto it for a while keep an eye on them while they work. It is easy to break the paint coat behind the glass taking out a bonded screen, a decent fitting company will cover any scratches with a paint on primer before refitting the glass. This will prevent rust starting where water will collect around the screen and where you cant get at it after the screen is refitted.
I'm polite enough and will offer drinks etc, will be nosey and ask loads of questions.
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Well the dudes just turned up and said it shouldn't take more than 20 mins lol. The windscreen isn't bonded in, it's held in with rubber, so he said it's an easy job if you know what your doing.
(Got my CCTV on anyways strangely enough recording him ).
Nah seriously, checked my insurance certificate and went straight out. having a laugh and a joke, just a shame it's raining so the car's covered in towels so the interior doesn't go 'ffffzzz-pop'
Glad it's only costing £60 too
(Got my CCTV on anyways strangely enough recording him
).Nah seriously, checked my insurance certificate and went straight out. having a laugh and a joke, just a shame it's raining so the car's covered in towels so the interior doesn't go 'ffffzzz-pop'
Glad it's only costing £60 too