alessandro Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I was talking to a new Zed owner today (hopefully a new member to be ) and he asked me how much a windscreen costs as his insurance quoted him a stupid ammount of money (£1500 if I'm not wrong) Any idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 should normally be covered under a window excess of about £60 if he can leave it, then wait till renewal find an insurer with decent window cover, join them, then claim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 never heard of it costing more than about £50 through the insurance...........and it doesn't count as a claim either. I've NEVER had a policy without windscreen cover - how strange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alessandro Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 I think that the insurer told him that to replace the windscreen would normally cost £1500 which seems a bit too much...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 like nixy though i've not come across a policy in a long long time that doesn't have seperate window cover. insurers worked out years ago its cheaper to offer repairs than to replace so most have it in the policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 The cost to the insurers might be £1500. I've seen a few posts on here in the past about windscreens having to be ordered and having huge lead times. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if it was £1500! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 and even if its not in the policy (which i doubt) HOW MUCH????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alessandro Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 The cost to the insurers might be £1500. I've seen a few posts on here in the past about windscreens having to be ordered and having huge lead times. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if it was £1500! this is probably what he meant, anyway, I sent him this way so he should pop up soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 My windscreen replacement excess has just been increased from £60.00 to £75.00, and I'm going to need it cos mine has cracked whilst I've been on holiday. On the actual cost though, I think it's in the region of £700.00 if you're not insured. Plus Vat of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazhull8474 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Had mine done 3 weeks ago by autoglass the screen is £1050 then labour on top new seal glue etc... think the final bill was close to £1500 cost £50 excess. Its worth while to check that everyone has the cover as i know people try to save a bit of money off their insurance. There was quite a wait as well approx 4 weeks for autoglass to source the Glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S77 CRV Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Just paid £70 for mine. Asteroid hit it on Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 If a dealer can charge £246 to fit a headlight bulb then £1500 sounds about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Mine's now booked to be done by Autoglass on Sunday next ........ anything I should know about this company ? do they do a good job ? anyone had problems ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Ive used them before no probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazhull8474 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 They done mine excellent service did help the lad doing mine owned 350. Took just under 2 hours to complete just make sure they replace it with a nissan approved window and not a cheap spin off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Mine's now booked to be done by Autoglass on Sunday next ........ anything I should know about this company ? do they do a good job ? anyone had problems ? via insurance or paying direct? Autoglass are mega expensive normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Mine's now booked to be done by Autoglass on Sunday next ........ anything I should know about this company ? do they do a good job ? anyone had problems ? via insurance or paying direct? Autoglass are mega expensive normally. It's via Privilege .......... came back from Oz yesterday to find a 6" crack in the glass over the tax disc area ........ I'm sure it wasn't there when I left the car, but there was no problem when I claimed for it so hey ho ........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Mine's now booked to be done by Autoglass on Sunday next ........ anything I should know about this company ? do they do a good job ? anyone had problems ? via insurance or paying direct? Autoglass are mega expensive normally. It's via Privilege .......... came back from Oz yesterday to find a 6" crack in the glass over the tax disc area ........ I'm sure it wasn't there when I left the car, but there was no problem when I claimed for it so hey ho ........... I see. Autoglass is really only for claiming through your insurance as you can get it done from an independent for less than £300 normally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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