Omega Owners Forum

Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Sixstring on 20 July 2010, 12:36:50

Title: Windscreen woes...
Post by: Sixstring on 20 July 2010, 12:36:50
Tootlin' along at 30 mph aproaching traffic lights today, listening to Faithless doing "insomnia" when......CRAAAAACK!!! massive pothole, massive crack in front screen. Nearly crapped my pants!!

Mahooooosive crack, nearly didn't stop, and managed to miss the car in front by inches when I braked hard.

Now to ring Autoglass and see how much my excess is....... :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 20 July 2010, 12:47:59
Usually around £60 to £80 mate mind ya make sure they do a proper job and your happy with it before signing for it... :y
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: Sixstring on 20 July 2010, 12:59:14
Just got off the phone.....They want £70, robbing buggers.

Oh, its an "old" car, so they will have to order it, might be a few days, and it MIGHT not be a top tinted one like the original.................Grrrr. >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: tunnie on 20 July 2010, 13:06:53
Autoglass did fine job replacing my screen
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: Sixstring on 20 July 2010, 13:29:10
turns out its Autoglass Windshields the insurers use, and I've told them I WILL not accept a non-tinted, non-top tint screen, and I will wait until they have one in stock.
Little bloke on the phone coughed a bit, and said they will do it WEDS, and they will have the proper screen by then.......

Seems its a try-on, to see if you will accept a cheaper screen!!
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 July 2010, 14:38:51
Never heard of tehm....I hope its not Auto Windscreens
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: Jimbob on 20 July 2010, 14:40:19
Ive used autoglass a couple of times, always been fine  :y
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 20 July 2010, 14:42:01
Quote
turns out its Autoglass Windshields the insurers use, and I've told them I WILL not accept a non-tinted, non-top tint screen, and I will wait until they have one in stock.
Little bloke on the phone coughed a bit, and said they will do it WEDS, and they will have the proper screen by then.......

Seems its a try-on, to see if you will accept a cheaper screen!!
 

The £70 aside Six, it's a result at least. :y :y
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: Sixstring on 20 July 2010, 15:22:54
Y'know, its funny.......after saying they had to "back order" the screen cos its an "old" car -would I accept a clear screen with no top tint,after my little rant mysteriously they are coming tomorrow am with the "proper" screen to fit it, and the fitter that phoned me said it was a normal stock item, and common as muck...................
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: neilr on 20 July 2010, 15:42:04
Why not ask the council to pay for the excess as it is their fialure to maintain the highway to a proper standard. Take a photo of pothole and windscreen damage.All potholes should have been repaired by now from the winters bad weather. Whats anyone else think.
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: redelitev6 on 20 July 2010, 16:13:05
 :o guy i worked with used a non approved windscreen repairer,and then tried to claim off the insurance co,they told him quite firmly NO , he was left with a £500 bill ! ouch :o
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: jerry on 20 July 2010, 16:38:26
Ive used autoglass too -for the back screen that suddenly went with 2 holes in it but for no obviuos reason-and, despite them ordering the wrong one first time around (they got the green tinted bit right but forgot about the high level brake light!) didnt have a problem with them. :y
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 July 2010, 18:03:57
Quote
:o guy i worked with used a non approved windscreen repairer,and then tried to claim off the insurance co,they told him quite firmly NO , he was left with a £500 bill ! ouch :o

He was seriously robbed.....even Vx dealer prices are lower than that
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 July 2010, 18:04:29
Quote
Ive used autoglass too -for the back screen that suddenly went with 2 holes in it but for no obviuos reason-and, despite them ordering the wrong one first time around (they got the green tinted bit right but forgot about the high level brake light!) didnt have a problem with them. :y

Autoglass are fine, auto windscreens are not.....
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: unlucky alf on 20 July 2010, 19:36:33
I used a local company & got it supplied & fitted for £90, pilkington glass as well. :y
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: Turk on 20 July 2010, 19:42:53
Quote
Ive used autoglass too -for the back screen that suddenly went with 2 holes in it but for no obviuos reason-and, despite them ordering the wrong one first time around (they got the green tinted bit right but forgot about the high level brake light!) didnt have a problem with them. :y

Same here, and they'd fitted it. They changed it for the correct one a few days later. 
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 20 July 2010, 22:49:27
imo I would be more worried about front drive train and especially wishbones.. they cost more than a windscreen here (gm 180 £ each )and insurance dont pay them :-/
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: feeutfo on 21 July 2010, 01:55:34
Surely £70 ain't bad for a new screen? Could just as easy happen with a stray rock as a pothole, which can be driven around if spotted tbh. I would try claiming against the council though. Will your insurer help with that?

Autoglass always done a good job on the three screens I've had over 7 years and two omegas.
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: Sixstring on 21 July 2010, 09:07:33
Bristol City Highways Department...........

"you need two written statements from witnesses that saw the screen broken, and photographs taken AT THE TIME of the incident, with the date and time clearly written imprinted on the photograph, and the reciept from the replacement authorization letter from your insurance, CLEARLY showing the excess you will have to pay. IF it is deemed our fault, payment will be made within 28 days"

Right then, I need to carry around a camera with date stamp facility at all times now, JUST IN CASE the windscreen should break on a pothole in Bristol. Then, I have to stop the next three cars that were driving past when it happened, and take witness statements from them,  all at 0815 in the morning, on a busy dual carriageway.

Anybody think I might get a payout from the Highways Authotity in Bristol on this one??? >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Windscreen woes...
Post by: Mysteryman on 21 July 2010, 09:14:35
Quote
Bristol City Highways Department...........

"you need two written statements from witnesses that saw the screen broken, and photographs taken AT THE TIME of the incident, with the date and time clearly written imprinted on the photograph, and the reciept from the replacement authorization letter from your insurance, CLEARLY showing the excess you will have to pay. IF it is deemed our fault, payment will be made within 28 days"

Right then, I need to carry around a camera with date stamp facility at all times now, JUST IN CASE the windscreen should break on a pothole in Bristol. Then, I have to stop the next three cars that were driving past when it happened, and take witness statements from them,  all at 0815 in the morning, on a busy dual carriageway.

Anybody think I might get a payout from the Highways Authotity in Bristol on this one??? >:( >:( >:(


There was a prog on tv not too long ago about this. The concensus was that your chances of a payout are:
1) Highly unlikely
or
2) No chance.


Good luck :y