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[russ0205]

Have just bought swmbo a renault megane (yes i know its french but it was cheap) it needs a new windsreen i know its bonded in being an 04 model, But talk about dick turpin Windsreen guys around here want £100 to fit only been looking on fleebay for a good used one just thinking of having ago myself any ideas, ??

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[51M0N]

In a word no.


Its structural and if you don't have the correct tools its not advisable. Is that £100 to supply and fit or just to fit?

[henryd]

Have just bought swmbo a renault megane (yes i know its french but it was cheap) it needs a new windsreen i know its bonded in being an 04 model, But talk about dick turpin Windsreen guys around here want £100 to fit only been looking on fleebay for a good used one just thinking of having ago myself any ideas, ??

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Can't you just insure it fully comp and let the glass cover deal with it ?

[Marks DTM Calib]

There not hard to fit and you may well do a better job than most fitters! (from personal experience!)

Just be aware that there are a few tools and consumables needed

[russ0205]

Thanks for that guys.In a word no i can't claim on the insurance i bought the car as a cat c. I have insured it but i thought that as it needs an mot and a vosa check it might flag up, The windscreen company wants to charge £100 to fit only not supply,

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[Bent valve]

Thanks for that guys.In a word no i can't claim on the insurance i bought the car as a cat c. I have insured it but i thought that as it needs an mot and a vosa check it might flag up, The windscreen company wants to charge £100 to fit only not supply,

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There will be a mobile independent fitter who will do it for half that.

[russ0205]

Rang six local guys now all cica £90 upwards, Oh well got to bite the bullet the car was cheap it will be a nice car when its done. how can an insurance company right off a car when all it needs is two mirrors and a windscreen.
 

[albitz]

I got an Omega screen supplied and fitted 18 months ago for £100.

[cem_devecioglu]

you will need 4 hands  :-/

[Ken T]

Its a bit tricky but do-able. Something like this to cut one out

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Windscreen-Removal-Tool-Glass-Bonding-SCREEN-CUTTER-/370158338403?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item562f280163

and the glue and suction cups are on fleabay as well.

i was going to do mine, but a local mobile chap supplied and fitted one for about £100.

Ken

[r1]

its one of those jobs that you have to bite the bullet and get a man in.
if it s the old type its simple[ish] but bonded its a no no really.

[russ0205]

Thanks ken that looks like the kit all i need now is to find a windscreen,

 

[Ken T]

Best of luck with it. I did one a few years ago, on my last Mig. I got the screen from a scrap yard, cutting it out myself. I got it right...... after one or 2 little mistakes !. I left fitting to a mobile fitter, cause he only wanted about £25.

Ken