carlddone Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I have just noticed my front screen has a crack about 4-5 inches long from top and in front of driver view. I know its not repairable but I dont know whether to go through insurance company (£350 excess no damage to no claims) or search out a local garage. It is the front heated unit and I cannot find any prices online to give some idea of final cost if I go local. If anyone has had theirs replaced and can give me some insight I would really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickG Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 You sure that excess is correct? I'm sure I only pay £80 if I need to replace the windscreen if its cracked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlddone Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 I never thought to check that! thanks for that I was looking at the general policy excess. Will give them a ring when they open at 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOCA Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Yes, its not repairable when its as big as that and it will fail a UK MOT - a chip can be up to a certain size if swept by the drivers' windscreen wiper, and a bigger size it it is outside this area A new heated screen, fitted, could cost £600, apparently The excess on a screen would have been £50, "back in the day" but is more liable to be £100/ £150 now depending on your policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlddone Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Have got it sorted with Directline/autoglass. repair tomorrow - hope I get home from work ok :( Thanks for the heads up on excess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOCA Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Its nice getting a new screen, you don't realize how scratched your old one was untill you get the new one fitted, worth fitting new wipers i left my old, damaged ones on and put a neat little scratch all the way round the tip of the drivers side - d-oh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickG Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 No Worries :) I miss my heated screen :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Make sure they know it's heated. Some windscreen companies don't seem to grasp the concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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