Make sure you have good windscreen insurance!
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Make sure you have good windscreen insurance!
My windscreen was pretty tired looking (scratches, lots of tiny stone chips, etc.), so I decided to ask my local Ford dealer, who changed the heated screen on my Transit van 6 months ago, to change it for me. There are no Jaguar dealers or indies within 100 miles or so of where I live.
They have done a fantastic job, but the final bill was $3,400!!
The screen itself accounted for half this, while the two satin black metal surrounds were $400 each!
Fortunately, I only have to pay for the first $160. My insurance covers the rest!
Just thought I'd warn you
They have done a fantastic job, but the final bill was $3,400!!
The screen itself accounted for half this, while the two satin black metal surrounds were $400 each!
Fortunately, I only have to pay for the first $160. My insurance covers the rest!
Just thought I'd warn you
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My windscreen was pretty tired looking (scratches, lots of tiny stone chips, etc.), so I decided to ask my local Ford dealer, who changed the heated screen on my Transit van 6 months ago, to change it for me. There are no Jaguar dealers or indies within 100 miles or so of where I live.
They have done a fantastic job, but the final bill was $3,400!!
The screen itself accounted for half this, while the two satin black metal surrounds were $400 each!
Fortunately, I only have to pay for the first $160. My insurance covers the rest!
Just thought I'd warn you
They have done a fantastic job, but the final bill was $3,400!!
The screen itself accounted for half this, while the two satin black metal surrounds were $400 each!
Fortunately, I only have to pay for the first $160. My insurance covers the rest!
Just thought I'd warn you
#4
That is up to the individual.
Jag windshield are pretty thick so risk is very low it wll crack hence the steap price. E.g. Volkswagen use very thin windscreen and they do crack a lot but are cheaper.
Anyway, i decided to go third party only without coverage for the windscreen.
Same for your phone or Ipad or whatever, they are costly to replace,but not everybody takes an insurance.
If my windscreen breaks, i will probably change it out myself, which is pretty easy to do.
Jag windshield are pretty thick so risk is very low it wll crack hence the steap price. E.g. Volkswagen use very thin windscreen and they do crack a lot but are cheaper.
Anyway, i decided to go third party only without coverage for the windscreen.
Same for your phone or Ipad or whatever, they are costly to replace,but not everybody takes an insurance.
If my windscreen breaks, i will probably change it out myself, which is pretty easy to do.
#5
On my car I had to have both of the metal surrounds replaced, too. I didn't know they were $400 each, however. Apparently the windshield is held in with clips. It is not supposed to be glued in place. But some installers glue it anyway, and when they do that, the metal surrounds get stuck to the glue, which causes them to be destroyed when removing the old windshield.
#7
I've had comprehensive insurance on all my cars since I started driving. Had at least 10 windshields replaced. Mercedes,Peugeot,even bug eye sprites. The most I've ever had to pay was 50.00 . 3400 bucks for a windshield is just the usual insurance rip off. OR the aftermarket just doesn't service that car and the glass HAD to be purchased from the manufacturer. A VERY rare occurrence.Either way,that's why I always have comprehensive on all my cars.Covers vandalism,theft,glass,deer hits and with VERY little copay.Make sure you ask for it. You'd be surprised the number of agents that don't even ask if you want it.Don't assume.
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#8
As these heated screens are impossible to repair due to the filaments, the slightest impact in the driver's field of vision requires a brand new screen. The filaments are also why the screens are so expensive. The one on my lowly Ford Transit van was also $1700.
#9
Looking at the prices you guys are paying in France, I would say it's because the repair shops are paying extra premiums for shipping these (what may well be) non-stock items into the country/their region.
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