Cracked Windscreen need info as don't have a clue what to do...

maxxpump · 23rd May 2017, 16:43

Hello all,

It seems that overnight a huge crack has appeared which starts at the rear view mirror at the edge and goes down about six inches towards the drivers side view. I doubt it will fail the MOT but if it's grown that much over night i think it will be a failure by tomorrow morning (if it grows that is!). We don't have auto glass repair on insurance as it was an extra £20 a month, and didn't think we would need it

I've looked at ol' Rimmers and they reckon it is £450 with Rain sensor and fitting kit. Is there a cheaper alternative to this as we are going to France in a month; With pretty tight wallets as it is...what is the going rate for a cheaper windscreen, even a scrappy if we can get hold of one.

If we can't I doubt I will be able to see Jean michel Jarre live in Southern France as I know what french police are like even with slight damage to cars been pulled over and fined (not like spain it seems). Its a pig as I've already got tickets at £100 a pop, and its a lifetime event. (especially with the selection of music he is doing at his concerts now).

So what are my options if any and how much is it likely to cost...

Greeners · 23rd May 2017, 16:46

try a local independent glass fitter, be cheaper then the big boys

BigRuss · 23rd May 2017, 17:23

As Greeners said above find an independant auto glass supplier, they'll be far cheaper than any of the large rip off companies

Russ

madeupname · 23rd May 2017, 17:44

I'm in a similar position except I didn't see windscreens as an option when I took out my insurance.
Budget Windscreens (on the tinternet) are coming round tomorrow £238. But then they added to it so it's just short of £300. That's cheaper than £450, and then maybe paying someone to fit it.

Edit - Nearly forgot, Yorkshire windscreen were doing rain sensor ones for our cars at £140. Don't know if any clips or mastic comes with that though.

hpold · 23rd May 2017, 21:28

Had a crack appear on mine was a stress crack had it replaced for £140 with a local supplier keep away from the big boys just google windscreen replacement in your area and get on the phone for a quote that is what I did .

SCP440 · 23rd May 2017, 21:55

A new Chinese screen fitted by a local will be the cheapest bet, with a bit of shopping around I would have thought about £250 especially if you pay cash

macafee2 · 24th May 2017, 07:07

you may be able to have the fitter remove the windscreen from the scrap car and fit it into yours. I think the cost for the screen was about £30 from a scrappy when I asked.
the scrappy did say if I removed it and broke it I would still have to pay for it

macafee2

Teflon · 24th May 2017, 08:25

Had a new rain sensing front screen fitted a few months ago by a local independant outfit. Cost 217 inc VAT all in. Screen made by Pilkington.

Definitely worth shopping around.

Cliff

23rd May 2017, 16:43	#1
maxxpump Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 215 Thanked 244 Times in 205 Posts	Cracked Windscreen need info as don't have a clue what to do... Hello all, It seems that overnight a huge crack has appeared which starts at the rear view mirror at the edge and goes down about six inches towards the drivers side view. I doubt it will fail the MOT but if it's grown that much over night i think it will be a failure by tomorrow morning (if it grows that is!). We don't have auto glass repair on insurance as it was an extra £20 a month, and didn't think we would need it I've looked at ol' Rimmers and they reckon it is £450 with Rain sensor and fitting kit. Is there a cheaper alternative to this as we are going to France in a month; With pretty tight wallets as it is...what is the going rate for a cheaper windscreen, even a scrappy if we can get hold of one. If we can't I doubt I will be able to see Jean michel Jarre live in Southern France as I know what french police are like even with slight damage to cars been pulled over and fined (not like spain it seems). Its a pig as I've already got tickets at £100 a pop, and its a lifetime event. (especially with the selection of music he is doing at his concerts now). So what are my options if any and how much is it likely to cost... __________________ Mods done: 160 upgrade, EGR bypass, Viton "O" rings, Fitted 16" unions, cleaned manifold, uprated air filter, fog lights, better bulbs, upgraded ICE and full speaker set up.

23rd May 2017, 16:46	#2
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23rd May 2017, 17:23	#3
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	As Greeners said above find an independant auto glass supplier, they'll be far cheaper than any of the large rip off companies Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

23rd May 2017, 17:44	#4
madeupname Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie Mk2 1.8 (Mo) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 875 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	I'm in a similar position except I didn't see windscreens as an option when I took out my insurance. Budget Windscreens (on the tinternet) are coming round tomorrow £238. But then they added to it so it's just short of £300. That's cheaper than £450, and then maybe paying someone to fit it. Edit - Nearly forgot, Yorkshire windscreen were doing rain sensor ones for our cars at £140. Don't know if any clips or mastic comes with that though. __________________ Mo was born Tuesday, 22nd June 2004 @ 08:32:41 This vehicle was the 99,307th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,377th 75 1.8 Connoisseur to be made out of 6,033 This vehicle was the 783rd 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s

24th May 2017, 08:25	#8
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,203 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	Had a new rain sensing front screen fitted a few months ago by a local independant outfit. Cost 217 inc VAT all in. Screen made by Pilkington. Definitely worth shopping around. Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

23rd May 2017, 21:28	#5
hpold Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: leicester Posts: 73 Thanks: 36 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Had a crack appear on mine was a stress crack had it replaced for £140 with a local supplier keep away from the big boys just google windscreen replacement in your area and get on the phone for a quote that is what I did .

23rd May 2017, 21:55	#6
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	A new Chinese screen fitted by a local will be the cheapest bet, with a bit of shopping around I would have thought about £250 especially if you pay cash

24th May 2017, 07:07	#7
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,926 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	you may be able to have the fitter remove the windscreen from the scrap car and fit it into yours. I think the cost for the screen was about £30 from a scrappy when I asked. the scrappy did say if I removed it and broke it I would still have to pay for it macafee2