rock cracked my windshield
08-25-2007, 07:44 AM
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a truck kicked up a rock and my windshield. didnt leave a mark went to the doc and when i got back in a big pit mark and a good 14 inch line from it :thumbsdown: how much does a windshield cost from bmw? if i find one from a windshield company thats cheaper in price should i get that one or does bmw have some special windshield? thnks
08-25-2007, 07:50 AM
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Get OEM . Rain sensor is iffy on non OEM
08-25-2007, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='462411' date='Aug 25 2007, 10:50 AM
Get OEM . Rain sensor is iffy on non OEM
08-25-2007, 08:28 AM
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Just happened to me also. I called my dealership and asked who they used for windshield replacement. I then called the insurance company and SPECIFIED oem glass and the dealership's installer. The installer replaced the windshield in the parking lot at my place of work in about 30 minutes. Cost me the $100 for the insurance comprehensive deductible. Really was not a big deal.
08-25-2007, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by billeul' post='462421' date='Aug 25 2007, 11:28 AM
Just happened to me also. I called my dealership and asked who they used for windshield replacement. I then called the insurance company and SPECIFIED oem glass and the dealership's installer. The installer replaced the windshield in the parking lot at my place of work in about 30 minutes. Cost me the $100 for the insurance comprehensive deductible. Really was not a big deal.
08-25-2007, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by vandal1x' post='462424' date='Aug 25 2007, 08:36 AM
ill check into the insurance. i just got off the phone with a local company that can get oem glass and they told me $600 installed! not what im looking to pay
1. Some people claim that the OEM windshield is "soft" and breakes easier than aftermarket windshields. Though nobody has the data to back up this statement.
2. The rain sensor and light sensor may need initialization after the replacement of the windshield. Something the dealer can do easily.
3. There are stories on the internet with people having problems with rain/light sensors and some that have none with aftermarket windshields.
In summary, if you haven't done any claims with your insurance and your comprehensive deductible is low or none then you should go the dealer path. If not then your decision might be different.
08-25-2007, 07:06 PM
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I thought windshields are no deductible repairs through insurance and it doesnt raise your rate. I know when my LR3 got a stone chip in it, state farm paid for the whole repair...nothing out of my pocket 
08-25-2007, 07:39 PM
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Had the same thing happen to me. The local dealer charged +$1000. In looking at the bill, the dealer "gave" me a new rain sensor to boot.
