Cracked windscreen...

jonathon

i know this might be an odd question but why are you only tpft these days there doesnt tend to be much differance in price then you could get your windscreen done on the insurance.

scbk

IMO avoid autoglass/auto windscreens, you'll probably find it a good bit cheaper at a small local place without all the bells and whistles

buglawton

Most insurers want £60-£100 excess then pay the rest and it does not affect your no claims. I suggest, check your policy.

epz_2

manda1205 wrote: »

saxo windscreens are bonded in so could not get one from scrappy would have to be proffessionaly fitted. If you ask around you'll prob get one for under £100, job done!

yeah, i thought it was going to be mental when i looked into replacing the screen in my old car but they were talking about £80, then i bought a bimmer that had just had its screen replaces, cause it is electric autosensing it was £470:eek: oddly thats one of the cheaper jobs it needed lol

jonathon

buglawton wrote: »

Most insurers want £60-£100 excess then pay the rest and it does not affect your no claims. I suggest, check your policy.

my excess with NFU is £25

saintjanet

many of these repair firms tout for work at halfords sites,in the hope of you having insurance to pay for it.Check with one of these or go to the autoglass dept or similar,local to you.It is impssible to say if it can be repaired, without seeing it.

jonathon

saintjanet wrote: »

many of these repair firms tout for work at halfords sites,in the hope of you having insurance to pay for it.Check with one of these or go to the autoglass dept or similar,local to you.It is impssible to say if it can be repaired, without seeing it.

its not impossible to say. I can say with 100% certanty you can not repair a crack.

wobbley

As well as the windscreen being an important part of the structural integrity of the vehicle, it's an essential factor in the successful deployment of front airbags. Hopefully, the time you regret the cheap/bodge/cowboy replacement windscreen won't be as you fly through the front of the car because the airbags have 'ejected' the windscreen.
If you're the sort of person that doesn't get their boiler serviced and isn't bothered about carbon monoxide poisoning. Or someone that drives on bald tyres trying to save money, then, sure, go for the cheapest option. But personally, I take the safety of my family very seriously and would prefer to get a competent, professional job done. A few extra pounds spent could mean the difference between your car being safe or not.

Horace

Autoglass have repaired my window chips for free, however, I have started to get loads of chips from motorway driving (the roads around London seem to be infamous for loose stones too) so I shall have to get a new windscreen next year. I shall probably use Autoglass as I have had good service from them before plus I will need to get the windscreen etched with my reg number (as are all the windows in my car).

If you are in the RAC or AA you may be able to get chips repaired via them but as for a cracked screen, I would replace it.