Replacement windshield.
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My front passenger side developed a 6" crack.
BMW wants $1,600.00 to replace the windshield.
I called around and Speedy Auto Glass quoted $600.
I guess rain-sensing windshield has its disadvantage in the costs of replacing windshield!
BMW wants $1,600.00 to replace the windshield.
I called around and Speedy Auto Glass quoted $600.
I guess rain-sensing windshield has its disadvantage in the costs of replacing windshield!
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The disadvantage I was told is that sometimes the gasket for the rain sensor breaks and needs replacing. I'd bet though that a good glass person would have a simple remedy for that. I wonder if the dealer even replaces windshields or just out sources the job.
Dumb question. I have a small place that needs to be glue injected to keep a crack from starting. Any special precautions since it's a BMW? I took a rock hit from another car on a desolate road in colorado rockies.
Nothing special.
I'm on windshield #3. First time, I used an independent company but paid a premium for factory BMW glass. The next time, I went with PPG glass which my insurance covered.
The glass quality of the PPG windshield is great. The rain sensor seems to be off a little on the non-factory glass, which kind of bends the cord over a little. My rearview mirror also came off once and had to be re-attached. A friend encountered both issues on his 335d when he went with non factory glass.
The glass quality of the PPG windshield is great. The rain sensor seems to be off a little on the non-factory glass, which kind of bends the cord over a little. My rearview mirror also came off once and had to be re-attached. A friend encountered both issues on his 335d when he went with non factory glass.
Unfortunately my insurance does not cover windshield.
So if the non-OEM windshield has issues with the rain sensing feature I'm tempted to use non-rain sensing windshield which is $300+!
I had to replace my Jetta's windshield early this year and opted for the non VW windshield for $300+ instead for $500 for the VW product.
I drive a lot of highway miles and stone chips are a real hazard. Thus for the cost of a BMW windshield I can pay for 5 replacement (non-rain sensing) windshield.
So if the non-OEM windshield has issues with the rain sensing feature I'm tempted to use non-rain sensing windshield which is $300+!
I had to replace my Jetta's windshield early this year and opted for the non VW windshield for $300+ instead for $500 for the VW product.
I drive a lot of highway miles and stone chips are a real hazard. Thus for the cost of a BMW windshield I can pay for 5 replacement (non-rain sensing) windshield.
They usually have to drill a hole near the spot that needs to be repaired before they inject the filler. They have you sign a waiver that there is a chance that the windshield may be broken beyond repair. That happened on my first window. I've had at least 3 other repairs on my previous cars and they worked perfectly.
The rain sensing feature works perfectly with the aftermarket glass.
Unfortunately my insurance does not cover windshield.
So if the non-OEM windshield has issues with the rain sensing feature I'm tempted to use non-rain sensing windshield which is $300+!
I had to replace my Jetta's windshield early this year and opted for the non VW windshield for $300+ instead for $500 for the VW product.
I drive a lot of highway miles and stone chips are a real hazard. Thus for the cost of a BMW windshield I can pay for 5 replacement (non-rain sensing) windshield.
Thanks for the info.
I guess I should use after market windshield.
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I guess I should use after market windshield.
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