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Title: Broken Windscreen on the 3.2 :(
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 04 May 2012, 11:25:13
As per title. Nice 2 inch crack on passenger side  ::)
Title: Re: Broken Windscreen on the 3.2 :(
Post by: tunnie on 04 May 2012, 13:38:41
Mine went in the 2.2, passenger side too

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Omega/Glass/DSC00715.JPG)
Title: Re: Broken Windscreen on the 3.2 :(
Post by: omega3000 on 04 May 2012, 14:49:45
As per title. Nice 2 inch crack on passenger side  ::)

Stone chip  :-\
Mine cracked on drivers side bottom corner .
Title: Re: Broken Windscreen on the 3.2 :(
Post by: blackviper90210 on 04 May 2012, 15:14:18
Bugger, although your insurance will cover that  ;)
Title: Re: Broken Windscreen on the 3.2 :(
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 May 2012, 16:51:35
I've just had the same problem, a nice crack zigzagging from the bottom corner passenger side and big enough to fail the MOT!  :'(

So after discovering that I don't have windscreen cover (Doh!!) I started phoning round.....

I phoned Autoglass and they said £750  :o  When I had stopped laughing/crying the lady said she'd try and find a better price and came back with £620  ::) This time I said that it would have to be a least half that before I'd even think about it!!  >:(  She came back with £395, and that was the absolute lowest, I said cheerio....  ::)

After abit more phoning round I had it done for £132 inc VAT which I thought was pretty reasonable  :y

I wonder how many little old ladies Autoglass snare with their high prices  >:(
Title: Re: Broken Windscreen on the 3.2 :(
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 May 2012, 17:31:14
Mine cracked on the DTi a while back from the drivers side lower corner, personally I think it might have had something to do with dropping the trolley jack a bit quick once.
Title: Re: Broken Windscreen on the 3.2 :(
Post by: omega3000 on 04 May 2012, 17:32:07
I've just had the same problem, a nice crack zigzagging from the bottom corner passenger side and big enough to fail the MOT!  :'(

So after discovering that I don't have windscreen cover (Doh!!) I started phoning round.....

I phoned Autoglass and they said £750  :o  When I had stopped laughing/crying the lady said she'd try and find a better price and came back with £620  ::) This time I said that it would have to be a least half that before I'd even think about it!!  >:(  She came back with £395, and that was the absolute lowest, I said cheerio....  ::)

After abit more phoning round I had it done for £132 inc VAT which I thought was pretty reasonable  :y

I wonder how many little old ladies Autoglass snare with their high prices  >:(

Thats a bargain , where did you get that fitted  :)
Title: Re: Broken Windscreen on the 3.2 :(
Post by: feeutfo on 04 May 2012, 17:40:26
If it's replaced try and see if there is any rust bubbling up in the metal frame when the screen is out, might be the cause, ESP if there's no chip evident.
It can stress the glass, and any jolt can crack it.
Title: Re: Broken Windscreen on the 3.2 :(
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 May 2012, 01:06:49
I've just had the same problem, a nice crack zigzagging from the bottom corner passenger side and big enough to fail the MOT!  :'(

So after discovering that I don't have windscreen cover (Doh!!) I started phoning round.....

I phoned Autoglass and they said £750  :o  When I had stopped laughing/crying the lady said she'd try and find a better price and came back with £620  ::) This time I said that it would have to be a least half that before I'd even think about it!!  >:(  She came back with £395, and that was the absolute lowest, I said cheerio....  ::)

After abit more phoning round I had it done for £132 inc VAT which I thought was pretty reasonable  :y

I wonder how many little old ladies Autoglass snare with their high prices  >:(

Thats a bargain , where did you get that fitted  :)

It was Phoenix Windscreens in Exeter and yes, I was pleased with the price and the job!  :y 
Autowindscreens were the next cheapest at £150 ish and I think they're national...  ???
Title: Re: Broken Windscreen on the 3.2 :(
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 05 May 2012, 01:33:42
I've just had the same problem, a nice crack zigzagging from the bottom corner passenger side and big enough to fail the MOT!  :'(

So after discovering that I don't have windscreen cover (Doh!!) I started phoning round.....

I phoned Autoglass and they said £750  :o  When I had stopped laughing/crying the lady said she'd try and find a better price and came back with £620  ::) This time I said that it would have to be a least half that before I'd even think about it!!  >:(  She came back with £395, and that was the absolute lowest, I said cheerio....  ::)

After abit more phoning round I had it done for £132 inc VAT which I thought was pretty reasonable  :y

I wonder how many little old ladies Autoglass snare with their high prices  >:(

Who on earth doesn't include windscreen cover?

Just so I know who NOT to insure with  :o :o
Title: Re: Broken Windscreen on the 3.2 :(
Post by: omega3000 on 05 May 2012, 12:51:28
Think it was auto glass that replaced mine , inside edges where the glass fits were corroded so he let me rub it all down and rust treated it ...may have been the cause of the crack  :-\
Title: Re: Broken Windscreen on the 3.2 :(
Post by: mathewst on 05 May 2012, 13:04:45
You should see the crack on mine.
It started with several lines which were 2 inches long.
Now it spread all the way to the edge of the car.
Luckily it is all on the lower black part of the glass so barely visible.
Still waiting for the replacement glass