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BigMarsh · Feb 22nd, 2004, 02:30 PM

Driving down the M25 this afternoon when there was an almightly crack. Couldn't see any damage at first then I noticed this (piccy attached). It's about 3 inches long going down the windscreen just to the right of the rear view mirror.

Is this repairable or am I looking at a new screen?

paddy · Feb 22nd, 2004, 02:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sc0tt_marsh

Driving down the M25 this afternoon when there was an almightly crack. Couldn't see any damage at first then I noticed this (piccy attached). It's about 3 inches long going down the windscreen just to the right of the rear view mirror.

Is this repairable or am I looking at a new screen?

If that is the front, hard to tell from the black shading, then yes you are looking at a replacement of the front windscreen. I am on my third, in just under 2 years. MINIUSA paid for the first one, stress crack, second one stress crack in the same place, but it had a very, very small chip. So, my insurance company paid for it, safety issue. I had to pay a deductable.

Just got a another one about 2 weeks ago.

There have been numerous threads on this issue.

Splicer65 · Feb 22nd, 2004, 02:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sc0tt_marsh

Driving down the M25 this afternoon when there was an almightly crack. Couldn't see any damage at first then I noticed this (piccy attached). It's about 3 inches long going down the windscreen just to the right of the rear view mirror.

Is this repairable or am I looking at a new screen?

Definitely needs replaced. It will only get bigger.

Coo/S · Feb 22nd, 2004, 03:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Splicer65

Definitely needs replaced. It will only get bigger.

Not necessarily. I remember getting similar cracks into my previous car's windshield and by acting quickly enough I managed to keep the other one without any of those "hair cracks" going from the impact, and the other had one of them but that was stopped too of getting any bigger. This work was all done by specialist and cost me about $40 with a guarantee. After the work it never got wider and the actual impact was hardly visible.

BigMarsh · Feb 22nd, 2004, 05:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by paddy

If that is the front, hard to tell from the black shading, then yes you are looking at a replacement of the front windscreen. I am on my third, in just under 2 years. MINIUSA paid for the first one, stress crack, second one stress crack in the same place, but it had a very, very small chip. So, my insurance company paid for it, safety issue. I had to pay a deductable.

Just got a another one about 2 weeks ago.

There have been numerous threads on this issue.

It is on the front, just to the right of the rear view mirror. I know there are loads of topics on this already, but I just wanted peoples opinions on the actual crack. I think I'd be happier getting it replaced anyway. I'll contact my insurance company in the morning and get it organised. I'm just a bit paranoid about letting Autoglass loose on my car. I wish I could afford to get it done at the dealer tbh.

Cheers for the replies guys.

miniads · Feb 22nd, 2004, 07:11 PM

i have a stone chip/crack in my windscreen, if i get it replaced by autoglass etc.... will it void my warranty?

dietcokeplease · Feb 22nd, 2004, 07:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by miniads

i have a stone chip/crack in my windscreen, if i get it replaced by autoglass etc.... will it void my warranty?

No. As Autoglass will provide their own warranty on the new screen. All you need to do is take your Insurance Certificate and pay the £50 excess. Autoglass even replaced my tax disc and the manufacturers warning sticker in the exact position. Some dealers will probably farm out the work to Autoglass anyway.

Feb 22nd, 2004, 02:30 PM	#1
BigMarsh meep meep! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ipswich Local Time: 08:06 AM Posts: 147 Offline	Is this repairable or do I need a replacement? Driving down the M25 this afternoon when there was an almightly crack. Couldn't see any damage at first then I noticed this (piccy attached). It's about 3 inches long going down the windscreen just to the right of the rear view mirror. Is this repairable or am I looking at a new screen? Attached Thumbnails

Feb 22nd, 2004, 02:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
paddy Anyone seen MP lately??? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Olney, MD Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 1,126 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sc0tt_marsh Driving down the M25 this afternoon when there was an almightly crack. Couldn't see any damage at first then I noticed this (piccy attached). It's about 3 inches long going down the windscreen just to the right of the rear view mirror. Is this repairable or am I looking at a new screen? If that is the front, hard to tell from the black shading, then yes you are looking at a replacement of the front windscreen. I am on my third, in just under 2 years. MINIUSA paid for the first one, stress crack, second one stress crack in the same place, but it had a very, very small chip. So, my insurance company paid for it, safety issue. I had to pay a deductable. Just got a another one about 2 weeks ago. There have been numerous threads on this issue. "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001

Feb 22nd, 2004, 02:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Splicer65 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 86 Offline	Another one ! Quote: Originally Posted by sc0tt_marsh Driving down the M25 this afternoon when there was an almightly crack. Couldn't see any damage at first then I noticed this (piccy attached). It's about 3 inches long going down the windscreen just to the right of the rear view mirror. Is this repairable or am I looking at a new screen? Definitely needs replaced. It will only get bigger.

Feb 22nd, 2004, 07:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 07:06 AM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by miniads i have a stone chip/crack in my windscreen, if i get it replaced by autoglass etc.... will it void my warranty? No. As Autoglass will provide their own warranty on the new screen. All you need to do is take your Insurance Certificate and pay the £50 excess. Autoglass even replaced my tax disc and the manufacturers warning sticker in the exact position. Some dealers will probably farm out the work to Autoglass anyway. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

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Feb 22nd, 2004, 03:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Coo/S MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 10:06 AM Posts: 71 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Splicer65 Definitely needs replaced. It will only get bigger. Not necessarily. I remember getting similar cracks into my previous car's windshield and by acting quickly enough I managed to keep the other one without any of those "hair cracks" going from the impact, and the other had one of them but that was stopped too of getting any bigger. This work was all done by specialist and cost me about $40 with a guarantee. After the work it never got wider and the actual impact was hardly visible.

Feb 22nd, 2004, 05:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
BigMarsh meep meep! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ipswich Local Time: 08:06 AM Posts: 147 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by paddy If that is the front, hard to tell from the black shading, then yes you are looking at a replacement of the front windscreen. I am on my third, in just under 2 years. MINIUSA paid for the first one, stress crack, second one stress crack in the same place, but it had a very, very small chip. So, my insurance company paid for it, safety issue. I had to pay a deductable. Just got a another one about 2 weeks ago. There have been numerous threads on this issue. It is on the front, just to the right of the rear view mirror. I know there are loads of topics on this already, but I just wanted peoples opinions on the actual crack. I think I'd be happier getting it replaced anyway. I'll contact my insurance company in the morning and get it organised. I'm just a bit paranoid about letting Autoglass loose on my car. I wish I could afford to get it done at the dealer tbh. Cheers for the replies guys.

Feb 22nd, 2004, 07:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
miniads MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 07:06 AM Posts: 20 Offline	i have a stone chip/crack in my windscreen, if i get it replaced by autoglass etc.... will it void my warranty?

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