Help! Windshield replacement advice needed
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A rock hit my windshield and my 545i is at a BMW dealership (Stevens Creek BMW) for repair. Their estimate to replace the windshield was a whopping $1,275 USD. Because the dealership isn't one of the "approved" insurance vendors, my insurance company called several other glass shops in the SF Bay Area and got competitive quotes for about HALF the price.
Assuming the glass specialists in the area use the same original OEM parts, paying about $600 EXTRA to a BMW dealership seems like an awfully high premium. I've read a lot of other posts of faulty windshield seals/whistling complaints and I am concerned however that a glass specialist might not know how to install it properly to avoid the whistling issue. If I get it done by a glass specialist and the whistling problem appears, I assume the related repair work wouldn't be covered under BMW warrant and that I'd be stuck with the repair cost.
Any advice on what to do? If anyone in the SF Bay Area has had any luck with a windshield replacement and has any recommendations, advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
Assuming the glass specialists in the area use the same original OEM parts, paying about $600 EXTRA to a BMW dealership seems like an awfully high premium. I've read a lot of other posts of faulty windshield seals/whistling complaints and I am concerned however that a glass specialist might not know how to install it properly to avoid the whistling issue. If I get it done by a glass specialist and the whistling problem appears, I assume the related repair work wouldn't be covered under BMW warrant and that I'd be stuck with the repair cost.
Any advice on what to do? If anyone in the SF Bay Area has had any luck with a windshield replacement and has any recommendations, advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
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Nearly all, if not all dealers outsource their glass replacement jobs. IMO, Glass Doctor, if one is in your area is tremendous(I've had personal experience.)
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Originally Posted by GJ 545i' date='Oct 14 2005, 06:19 AM
A rock hit my windshield and my 545i is at a BMW dealership (Stevens Creek BMW) for repair.? Their estimate to replace the windshield was a whopping $1,275 USD.? Because the dealership isn't one of the "approved" insurance vendors, my insurance company called several other glass shops in the SF Bay Area and got competitive quotes for about HALF the price.
Assuming the glass specialists in the area use the same original OEM parts, paying about $600 EXTRA to a BMW dealership seems like an awfully high premium.? I've read a lot of other posts of faulty windshield seals/whistling complaints and I am concerned however that a glass specialist might not know how to install it properly to avoid the whistling issue.? If I get it done by a glass specialist and the whistling problem appears, I assume the related repair work wouldn't be covered under BMW warrant and that I'd be stuck with the repair cost.
Any advice on what to do?? If anyone in the SF Bay Area has had any luck with a windshield replacement and has any recommendations, advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
Assuming the glass specialists in the area use the same original OEM parts, paying about $600 EXTRA to a BMW dealership seems like an awfully high premium.? I've read a lot of other posts of faulty windshield seals/whistling complaints and I am concerned however that a glass specialist might not know how to install it properly to avoid the whistling issue.? If I get it done by a glass specialist and the whistling problem appears, I assume the related repair work wouldn't be covered under BMW warrant and that I'd be stuck with the repair cost.
Any advice on what to do?? If anyone in the SF Bay Area has had any luck with a windshield replacement and has any recommendations, advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
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Thanks - I'll give Capitol Glass a call.
With respect to the reported "whislting" problems, any idea as to whether the issue related to faulty factory installations or a problem with the specific type of moulding used? Just want to try and nip this in the bud and avoid the problem up front if at all possible.
With respect to the reported "whislting" problems, any idea as to whether the issue related to faulty factory installations or a problem with the specific type of moulding used? Just want to try and nip this in the bud and avoid the problem up front if at all possible.
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Originally Posted by GJ 545i' date='Oct 14 2005, 08:08 AM
Thanks - I'll give Capitol Glass a call.
With respect to the reported "whislting" problems, any idea as to whether the issue related to faulty factory installations or a problem with the specific type of moulding used?? Just want to try and nip this in the bud and avoid the problem up front if at all possible.
With respect to the reported "whislting" problems, any idea as to whether the issue related to faulty factory installations or a problem with the specific type of moulding used?? Just want to try and nip this in the bud and avoid the problem up front if at all possible.
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As other said, dealers outsource this. I had a windshield replaced on a previous BMW and the dealer wanted a lot more. I used Smart Auto Glass and they did an excellent job. They used BMW OEM windshield and installed it at my house (you're not supposed to drive it for several hours). When I called to make the appointment I politely asked for them to send their best installer, so I had to wait a few extra days, and the guy was excellent.
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The whistling is a factory installation problem. Replacing it by hand would probably be just fine.
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I had mine replaced on my 2001 330ci by a outside glass company through insurance,($100 deductable),OEM with rain sensor and they did a great job,no problems.IMO only go with OEM.
Do a search on the subject there's tons to read.
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Do a search on the subject there's tons to read.
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Originally Posted by GJ 545i' date='Oct 14 2005, 08:19 AM
A rock hit my windshield and my 545i is at a BMW dealership (Stevens Creek BMW) for repair.? Their estimate to replace the windshield was a whopping $1,275 USD.? Because the dealership isn't one of the "approved" insurance vendors, my insurance company called several other glass shops in the SF Bay Area and got competitive quotes for about HALF the price.
Assuming the glass specialists in the area use the same original OEM parts, paying about $600 EXTRA to a BMW dealership seems like an awfully high premium.? I've read a lot of other posts of faulty windshield seals/whistling complaints and I am concerned however that a glass specialist might not know how to install it properly to avoid the whistling issue.? If I get it done by a glass specialist and the whistling problem appears, I assume the related repair work wouldn't be covered under BMW warrant and that I'd be stuck with the repair cost.
Any advice on what to do?? If anyone in the SF Bay Area has had any luck with a windshield replacement and has any recommendations, advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
Assuming the glass specialists in the area use the same original OEM parts, paying about $600 EXTRA to a BMW dealership seems like an awfully high premium.? I've read a lot of other posts of faulty windshield seals/whistling complaints and I am concerned however that a glass specialist might not know how to install it properly to avoid the whistling issue.? If I get it done by a glass specialist and the whistling problem appears, I assume the related repair work wouldn't be covered under BMW warrant and that I'd be stuck with the repair cost.
Any advice on what to do?? If anyone in the SF Bay Area has had any luck with a windshield replacement and has any recommendations, advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
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Windshield repair is often the last condition to be fixed on a car, truck, or SUV. Unlike body damage or engine trouble - which typically have to be addressed immediately - windshield damage can exist for months or even years before car owners finally get around to making the repairs. However, there is more to windshield repair than just cosmetics, and many consumers are learning that waiting can often cause more damage and cost more money than getting it fixed in the first place auto glass replacement quote.
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