Windshield replacement shops in Da Bay?
07-12-2011, 04:30 PM
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Need to replace the windshield on my ride.
Safelite wants $850 for OEM parts and labor.
Dealer wants $1600.
Any members out in the Bay have any recommendations?
Geico comprehensive sucks :thumbsdown: , BTW
Safelite wants $850 for OEM parts and labor.
Dealer wants $1600.
Any members out in the Bay have any recommendations?
Geico comprehensive sucks :thumbsdown: , BTW
07-12-2011, 07:10 PM
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07-13-2011, 12:34 AM
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Will have my windshield replaced soon by Safelite but with OEM part. They have to order it from the dealer, still waiting for part to arrive. Bought the rider clause in my policy where replaced parts have to be OEM parts only. Remember guys, add that rider into your policy just in case.
07-13-2011, 01:17 PM
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Just make sure that after the glass is replaced at a non-dealer place the windshield is programmed to the car or else the rain sensor probabl won't work.
I had a windshield replaced, with a non-OEM German-made, in NYC and then spent two weeks wondering why the rain sensor wasn't workng properly.
Then the repair shop took the car to an indepndent BMW dealer, they programmed the windishield to the car and it's been fine since then.
I had a windshield replaced, with a non-OEM German-made, in NYC and then spent two weeks wondering why the rain sensor wasn't workng properly.
Then the repair shop took the car to an indepndent BMW dealer, they programmed the windishield to the car and it's been fine since then.
07-14-2011, 11:17 PM
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Will have my windshield replaced soon by Safelite but with OEM part. They have to order it from the dealer, still waiting for part to arrive. Bought the rider clause in my policy where replaced parts have to be OEM parts only. Remember guys, add that rider into your policy just in case.
Never heard of that, thx for da heads up
07-14-2011, 11:18 PM
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Just make sure that after the glass is replaced at a non-dealer place the windshield is programmed to the car or else the rain sensor probabl won't work.
I had a windshield replaced, with a non-OEM German-made, in NYC and then spent two weeks wondering why the rain sensor wasn't workng properly.
Then the repair shop took the car to an indepndent BMW dealer, they programmed the windishield to the car and it's been fine since then.
I had a windshield replaced, with a non-OEM German-made, in NYC and then spent two weeks wondering why the rain sensor wasn't workng properly.
Then the repair shop took the car to an indepndent BMW dealer, they programmed the windishield to the car and it's been fine since then.
Wow. Did not know that.
07-14-2011, 11:24 PM
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For non-OEM, Geico will cover $500(Safelite quote)which will be zero out of pocket for me.
For OEM, Geico will cover only $31 after I pay my $500 deductible. Safelite quote for OEM is $850. That means the difference (850-531) will be out of my pockets :thumbsdown:
07-15-2011, 05:55 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Sport CPO Space Age Grey
Your insurance policy will provide a replacement windshield that is 'cost effective'. Yes it's in every policy, and you signed up for it.
Does this mean you get a OEM new glass? Possibly.
There are many different qualities of glass out there. OEM glass will typically last longer and will be more resistant to rock chips and cracking.
You get what you pay for, we all want our insurance to pay for OEM, sometimes they won't. Choose your insurance wisely, they're all not created equal.
Does this mean you get a OEM new glass? Possibly.
There are many different qualities of glass out there. OEM glass will typically last longer and will be more resistant to rock chips and cracking.
You get what you pay for, we all want our insurance to pay for OEM, sometimes they won't. Choose your insurance wisely, they're all not created equal.
07-15-2011, 11:16 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Black Sapphire - Fully Loaded
Model Year: 545i 2005
SecureWay Autoglass in SF, had mine replaced for under 500. they use OEM glass without the expensive rebranded BMW logo.
if your interested get in touch with Vince and tell him Randy referred you. he's a good friend of mine, he'll take care of you.
if your interested get in touch with Vince and tell him Randy referred you. he's a good friend of mine, he'll take care of you.