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Tobes · Oct 23rd, 2002, 05:42 AM

Just been hit by a stone on the motorway. Hit the windscreen bottom right corner (looking out of the car) just below the wiper sweep.

Its left a start shaped a bit bigger than a 5 pence piece

Read the thread about windscreen replacement but has anyone had experience of having their windscreen repaired?. I think Autglass can do something...

.....If so , what were the results like? Perhaps it would prevent the damage getting worse?

Hopefully try and avoid having a new windscreen (it would be my third new screen in my last three cars!!!!!! Unlucky or what?)

Thanks for any advice.

Tobes

dietcokeplease · Oct 23rd, 2002, 06:22 AM

I got stone damage about the size of a 10p piece on my MINI. Only problem was that it was smack in the line of sight! I took my car to Autoglass who had to order the screen in. The screen comes with a kit of adhesive and new plastic trims.

Autoglass did an A1 job. They even removed the airbag sticker and replaced it neatly on the new screen. When I collected the car, the new screen had been cleaned, tax disc replaced, paper floor mats put down, seats covered with protective covers and also the steering wheel had a cover too!. All for my £50 windscreen excess.

I did leave the car at their depot for the repair to avoid inclement weather rather than their mobile service.

Martin L · Oct 23rd, 2002, 06:41 AM

Tobes, in my Cooper I had a crack about 1cm long and Autoglass did a fantasitc job repairing it. It was literally invisible unless you looked really hard for it.
They even filed in chips I didn't know I even had.
They really took great care in repairing my car as they really admired my MINI and said it was the best repair that they ever did

They spent around an hour sorting out my car but alot of it was spent chatting to me about my car

KenL · Oct 23rd, 2002, 06:49 AM

In case the rest of us ever need this sort of job done, how much do they charge and should you use your insurance?

Martin L · Oct 23rd, 2002, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KenL
In case the rest of us ever need this sort of job done, how much do they charge and should you use your insurance?

Screen repairing is provided free by your insurance company

KenL · Oct 23rd, 2002, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L

Screen repairing is provided free by your insurance company

Wot, no excess?

Martin L · Oct 23rd, 2002, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KenL

Wot, no excess?

Nope, if you change screen though there's a £50 excess but no loss of NCB

Tobes · Oct 23rd, 2002, 07:46 AM

Thanks Guys,

Martin L's experience means that I am trying to get Autoglass to repair the damage. Thanks Martin

Car now booked in for tomorrow.

Will let you know what kind of job they make of it.

According to Autoglass, they can fix damage if it is no bigger than a pound coin

Tobes

Tobes · Oct 23rd, 2002, 09:24 AM

22 mm just less than one inch!

LMB · Jul 27th, 2003, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
Autoglass did a fantasitc job repairing it.

Are they better than Auto Windscreens?

RedUn · Jul 27th, 2003, 06:35 PM

Tobes the exact same thing happenend to me on Friday but mine turned into a crack now about 6" long

EBMCS03 · Jul 27th, 2003, 08:40 PM

yup I had a chipped windscreen a star looking one I didnt wnat to replace the screen cuz requires them to take everything apart the cars good now no squeeks nothing loose on the dash dont want to have it messed with so i paried $50 to get it fill the results were good. Less noticeable and will prevent future cracking so I think its the way to go if u dont want to replace the screen.

Oct 23rd, 2002, 05:42 AM	#1
Tobes MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 664 Offline	Chipped Windscreen - Advice Pls Just been hit by a stone on the motorway. Hit the windscreen bottom right corner (looking out of the car) just below the wiper sweep. Its left a start shaped a bit bigger than a 5 pence piece Read the thread about windscreen replacement but has anyone had experience of having their windscreen repaired?. I think Autglass can do something... .....If so , what were the results like? Perhaps it would prevent the damage getting worse? Hopefully try and avoid having a new windscreen (it would be my third new screen in my last three cars!!!!!! Unlucky or what?) Thanks for any advice. Tobes

Oct 23rd, 2002, 06:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 5,261 Offline	I got stone damage about the size of a 10p piece on my MINI. Only problem was that it was smack in the line of sight! I took my car to Autoglass who had to order the screen in. The screen comes with a kit of adhesive and new plastic trims. Autoglass did an A1 job. They even removed the airbag sticker and replaced it neatly on the new screen. When I collected the car, the new screen had been cleaned, tax disc replaced, paper floor mats put down, seats covered with protective covers and also the steering wheel had a cover too!. All for my £50 windscreen excess. I did leave the car at their depot for the repair to avoid inclement weather rather than their mobile service. 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.

Oct 23rd, 2002, 06:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Tobes, in my Cooper I had a crack about 1cm long and Autoglass did a fantasitc job repairing it. It was literally invisible unless you looked really hard for it. They even filed in chips I didn't know I even had. They really took great care in repairing my car as they really admired my MINI and said it was the best repair that they ever did They spent around an hour sorting out my car but alot of it was spent chatting to me about my car MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Oct 23rd, 2002, 06:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 5,102 Offline	In case the rest of us ever need this sort of job done, how much do they charge and should you use your insurance? Red/Black R56 Cooper

Oct 23rd, 2002, 06:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by KenL In case the rest of us ever need this sort of job done, how much do they charge and should you use your insurance? Screen repairing is provided free by your insurance company MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

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Oct 23rd, 2002, 06:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 5,102 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Screen repairing is provided free by your insurance company Wot, no excess? Red/Black R56 Cooper

Oct 23rd, 2002, 06:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by KenL Wot, no excess? Nope, if you change screen though there's a £50 excess but no loss of NCB MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Oct 23rd, 2002, 07:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tobes MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 664 Offline	Thanks Guys, Martin L's experience means that I am trying to get Autoglass to repair the damage. Thanks Martin Car now booked in for tomorrow. Will let you know what kind of job they make of it. According to Autoglass, they can fix damage if it is no bigger than a pound coin Tobes

Oct 23rd, 2002, 09:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tobes MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 664 Offline	Just how big would that be? 22 mm just less than one inch!

Jul 27th, 2003, 05:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 23,727 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Autoglass did a fantasitc job repairing it. Are they better than Auto Windscreens? Global Moderator

Jul 27th, 2003, 06:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 02:40 AM Posts: 11,504 Offline	Tobes the exact same thing happenend to me on Friday but mine turned into a crack now about 6" long

Jul 27th, 2003, 08:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 06:40 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	yup I had a chipped windscreen a star looking one I didnt wnat to replace the screen cuz requires them to take everything apart the cars good now no squeeks nothing loose on the dash dont want to have it messed with so i paried $50 to get it fill the results were good. Less noticeable and will prevent future cracking so I think its the way to go if u dont want to replace the screen. EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

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