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Dollie · Jan 17th, 2008, 08:29 AM

I have had my R56 Cooper since October and I have my first problem.
There is a small crack which has appeared on the top of the windscreen where the rear view mirror is.
I have yet to contact my insurance company but I think this is the best way to go.
I wonder if it is a ne mini fault or maybe just the awful weather we have had lately and the fact I travel the motorway everyday.
Hopefully get her sorted soon

Lawrothegreat · Jan 17th, 2008, 10:39 PM

With the first generation new MINI there were a few cases of cracking windscreens due to stress exerted on the glass from the car's structure. But I have not heard of this on the R56? Are there any obvious stone chips? - MINI's are much more prone to chips because of their low height and upright screen.

MartinH32 · Jan 19th, 2008, 05:51 PM

Funny, I have phoned my insurance company today as I have a crack at the top of my windscreen. THink mine was caused by a stone chip though. Absolutely gutted as the car is only 4 weeks old

Dollie · Jan 21st, 2008, 10:35 AM

My girl is being fixed as we speak. Someone else mentioned the top of the screens somethimes cracking due to fitment. But I really think this was due to a chip, the weather has been terrible and I often travel past lorries which throw up all the grit.
Nevermind new screen treat for her today

Jan 17th, 2008, 08:29 AM	#1
Dollie MC57 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Local Time: 12:05 PM Posts: 156 Offline	My Mc is Cracking Up I have had my R56 Cooper since October and I have my first problem. There is a small crack which has appeared on the top of the windscreen where the rear view mirror is. I have yet to contact my insurance company but I think this is the best way to go. I wonder if it is a ne mini fault or maybe just the awful weather we have had lately and the fact I travel the motorway everyday. Hopefully get her sorted soon

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Jan 17th, 2008, 10:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 12:05 PM Posts: 740 Offline	With the first generation new MINI there were a few cases of cracking windscreens due to stress exerted on the glass from the car's structure. But I have not heard of this on the R56? Are there any obvious stone chips? - MINI's are much more prone to chips because of their low height and upright screen.

Jan 19th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
MartinH32 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:05 PM Posts: 38 Offline	Funny, I have phoned my insurance company today as I have a crack at the top of my windscreen. THink mine was caused by a stone chip though. Absolutely gutted as the car is only 4 weeks old

Jan 21st, 2008, 10:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dollie MC57 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Local Time: 12:05 PM Posts: 156 Offline	My girl is being fixed as we speak. Someone else mentioned the top of the screens somethimes cracking due to fitment. But I really think this was due to a chip, the weather has been terrible and I often travel past lorries which throw up all the grit. Nevermind new screen treat for her today

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