windscreen chip -- autoglass? Other options?
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There ok for chips. If it ends up a replacement make sure you get factory glass as they mainly use pattern glass and what if experienced in the past its poor quality
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I've always used Autoglass for chips and not had any issues. None have spread.
I did give them a tough time with an old SAAB 900 which had brown tinted glass - the tints came in brown, green and blue. I was asked the colour of the tint (which boded well), "Green?", I was asked. "Brown", I replied. When it came to another phonecall when they ordered it, "Green?", I was asked. "Brown", I replied. When it came to fitting ... yes, it was green. The issue was remedied and the glass fitted the next day. Lovely to have a new screen.
I did give them a tough time with an old SAAB 900 which had brown tinted glass - the tints came in brown, green and blue. I was asked the colour of the tint (which boded well), "Green?", I was asked. "Brown", I replied. When it came to another phonecall when they ordered it, "Green?", I was asked. "Brown", I replied. When it came to fitting ... yes, it was green. The issue was remedied and the glass fitted the next day. Lovely to have a new screen.
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Ollie, check your car insurance, most fully comp policies offer windscreen replacement at a discounted rate.
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antdad said:
I've used one before, worked great. So good it was difficult to spot.
Like Jaycey said it does count as a claim.
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Thanks lads. if it counts as a claim then surely they will already know about it? Autoglass will be "claiming" directly from the insurers and I'll pay the excess so why do I need to declare something that they will already have dealt with? Or am I being thick?
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Rev-O said:
No you are right nothing to do, they will no doubt log it on a central information type register so any other insurer will also know you have made a claim. At least this way you get a brand new screen.
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Northam Saint said:
I used that kit about 18 months ago on my Mini and it is still going strong. The "free" windscreen repair is a bit of a con tbh as when you declare it your insurance renewal can go up.
Rev-O said:
On my last renewal Ollie one of the questions was "Have you made any claims in the last 5 years including windscreen replacement" . So they do ask, so you have to declare it. Other insurers may not of course.........:icon_razz: