[Sharp_Cai]

Shxt..I am in the same hood. Just got a quote from Dealer of $1600 total. My insurance is ALLSTATE and I have $100 dollars deductable for windshield replacement. Not sure if ALLSTATE is going to cover $1500. Mine is HUD glass.

[Cyberdemon]

I really do not get why you would contemplate paying $1400 out of pocket for the OEM glass.

The labor is more important than the piece of glass. If they mess up something with OEM glass it is going to be just as bad as a mistake on aftermarket glass.

You aren't going to recoup $1500 of value for keeping OEM glass on the car...chalk it up to bad luck, pay your deductible and move on.

Or if you'd like you can mail me a check for $1400, and I will gladly call you once a day to reaffirm you that your glass is just as hard as it was.

[SamS]

I think these quote estimates are hard to compare, depending on if your car has HUD or not.

[billiebob]

Safelite just replaced my 2013 f30 Msport windshield with OEM pilkington glass in around 30 minutes. No HUD. Rain sensor and light sense work fine. The trim looks great and they saved my multi year inspection sticker.
Total cost was $575

Geico would only pay 580 even if I asked the dealer to replace the glass and the quote from JMK bmw was 1150 so had to go with safelite.

Given that I pay for mechanical breakdown insurance my glass deductible was only 50 bucks.

I'm pretty pleased. I was expecting some off color aftermarket junk glass, but it looks great.

[m2michael23]

Originally Posted by billiebob

Safelite just replaced my 2013 f30 Msport windshield with OEM pilkington glass in around 30 minutes. No HUD. Rain sensor and light sense work fine. The trim looks great and they saved my multi year inspection sticker.
Total cost was $575

Geico would only pay 580 even if I asked the dealer to replace the glass and the quote from JMK bmw was 1150 so had to go with safelite.

Given that I pay for mechanical breakdown insurance my glass deductible was only 50 bucks.

I'm pretty pleased. I was expecting some off color aftermarket junk glass, but it looks great.

Glad you liked it. I did the same thing. But I noticed the safelite glass is thinner. I can't justify the wind noise tho, cuz I have pretty loud exhaust going there.

[Buckeyes]

I had my 2013 335i windshield replaced by local glass repair shop for $395. They used OEM pilkington glass and did great job in about 40 minutes at my house. My dealership sub contracts the windshield replacement anyway. They said they used to occasionally replace windshields in the past but service guys really didn't know what they were doing because only did a few a year and would have to call the glass company to fix it anyway. Haha. I have rain sensing and no HUD.

[jonkarn]

Safelight replaced my windshield last month with Pilkington OEM HUD glass for my $100 ded. Their quote was about $1200 to my insurance, which allowed the OEM glass bc my car was only a couple of months old. Dealership was going to charge $1500 to insurance. Figured it would be better to have safelight do the work since they do hundreds of these jobs. Quick and easy and they come to your home or work.

[Halsifer]

Originally Posted by jonkarn

Safelight replaced my windshield last month with Pilkington OEM HUD glass for my $100 ded. Their quote was about $1200 to my insurance, which allowed the OEM glass bc my car was only a couple of months old. Dealership was going to charge $1500 to insurance. Figured it would be better to have safelight do the work since they do hundreds of these jobs. Quick and easy and they come to your home or work.

I would have had Safelite install an OEM glass if your car is only a few months old. I believe you still fall in the new car period meaning you should have gotten an OEM glass, with the installation by Safelite. Either way, if it's repair and working as intended, then awesome!

I'm still wondering why everyone is getting quotes for $1500 and my OEM windshield part alone was $6000... I have HUD and Lane Departure, but still, $6000 seems quite high for me and I'm wondering why.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by jonkarn

Safelight replaced my windshield last month with Pilkington OEM HUD glass for my $100 ded. Their quote was about $1200 to my insurance, which allowed the OEM glass bc my car was only a couple of months old. Dealership was going to charge $1500 to insurance. Figured it would be better to have safelight do the work since they do hundreds of these jobs. Quick and easy and they come to your home or work.

+1

Safelite installing OEM glass is a good route to go.

[jonkarn]

There's no way a windshield replacement could be $6000. I have HUD and rain sensor, although no Lane Departure. I can't imagine that lane departure system would add on $4500 to the cost of replacement. I would think the HUD would be more of an additional cost for the glass because of specifics for displaying HUD and different polarization.

BMW quoted me $1900 for OEM glass which included about $700 for labor costs.

Safelight billed my insurance about $1300, of which I paid $100 for my deductible.

Originally Posted by Halsifer

I would have had Safelite install an OEM glass if your car is only a few months old. I believe you still fall in the new car period meaning you should have gotten an OEM glass, with the installation by Safelite. Either way, if it's repair and working as intended, then awesome!

I'm still wondering why everyone is getting quotes for $1500 and my OEM windshield part alone was $6000... I have HUD and Lane Departure, but still, $6000 seems quite high for me and I'm wondering why.

[BavarianFanatic]

FYI - the glass Safelite installs is NOT BMW glass. In the last several years the glass shops started using the term "OEM" to represent any glass manufacturer who has contracts to produce glass for the auto manufacturers. It's not the same glass they supply to BMW. Actual, genuine glass is now referred to as "OE".

I just went through this on my E61. I could have had "OEM" glass installed for less than $300. I had genuine BMW glass installed for just a tick under $2,000. It has a Roundel and BMW part number. The "OEM" glass does not. And, yes, there IS a difference.

Spend some time doing a GIS and you'll find lots to ponder.

[Halsifer]

Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic

FYI - the glass Safelite installs is NOT BMW glass. In the last several years the glass shops started using the term "OEM" to represent any glass manufacturer who has contracts to produce glass for the auto manufacturers. It's not the same glass they supply to BMW. Actual, genuine glass is now referred to as "OE".

I just went through this on my E61. I could have had "OEM" glass installed for less than $300. I had genuine BMW glass installed for just a tick under $2,000. It has a Roundel and BMW part number. The "OEM" glass does not. And, yes, there IS a difference.

Spend some time doing a GIS and you'll find lots to ponder.

Not true. Of course they will provide you a third-party windshield at first, but you can ask them to install a genuine BMW OEM windshield. They order it from which ever parts manager they choose, but it's a genuine BMW OEM windshield nonetheless. Mine was a BMW manufactured windshield and it was installed by Safelite.

If your windshield has a BMW logo at the bottom right saying it was manufactured by BMW or it has the ConnectedDrive logo, it's a BMW glass.

Originally Posted by jonkarn

There's no way a windshield replacement could be $6000. I have HUD and rain sensor, although no Lane Departure. I can't imagine that lane departure system would add on $4500 to the cost of replacement. I would think the HUD would be more of an additional cost for the glass because of specifics for displaying HUD and different polarization.

BMW quoted me $1900 for OEM glass which included about $700 for labor costs.

Safelight billed my insurance about $1300, of which I paid $100 for my deductible.

Well see and that's what I thought. I thought it shouldn't be that expensive, but it was. Both a windshield shop and Safelite said the BMW dealership they were ordering the part from requested $6000 for the windshield alone. I remember because everyone in the windshield shop had a little freak-out moment because they have never seen a windshield cost so much, and they spoke to BMW themselves for the quote...

[ando]

I had my windshield repaired two weeks ago in my 2013 328i non HUD by the same place the local BMW dealer uses. BMW logo special order windshield was quoted at $1,140 and Pilkington was $600. I picked $600. They said it was just as good and what most folks do. Turned out to be a high quality glass and repair. I do not notice any sort of noise difference.

[buckybadger]

I had Pilkington on my E90 and later it was replaced with OEM Saint Gobain. I found both of them to chip easily on the freeway. I don't think either was better than the other. My F30 is only 6 weeks old and I already have very tiny chips (around 3) on my windshield. These chips are not easily visible and one would have to look and search them carefully in direct sunlight. I found them when I was washing my car over the weekend. I notice that the newer windshields chip very easily, especially in a desert city like San Diego.

[BavarianFanatic]

Originally Posted by Halsifer

Not true. Of course they will provide you a third-party windshield at first, but you can ask them to install a genuine BMW OEM windshield. They order it from which ever parts manager they choose, but it's a genuine BMW OEM windshield nonetheless. Mine was a BMW manufactured windshield and it was installed by Safelite.

If your windshield has a BMW logo at the bottom right saying it was manufactured by BMW or it has the ConnectedDrive logo, it's a BMW glass.

I didn't say they WON'T install genuine glass. But they don't do it by default. What I explained about their word play is very well documented. That's why I suggested a GIS for anyone who's interested. If they're telling someone it's OEM and that person equates that term to original, factory equipment, they won't realize that's not what they're receiving and know to ask for it. It's a pretty dirty game by the glass manufacturers in my opinion.

[BavarianFanatic]

The bigger issue with respect to windshield replacements on BMWs is that BMW has a laundry list of requirements when it comes to glass replacement. They typically replace all fastening devices and clips (and often trim) as part of the job. They also have rain sensors pre-bonded to the glass. Most 3rd party guys scrape the old one off and stick it on the new glass. BMW also uses a slow curing adhesive. The other guys use one that's ready to go in an hour or so.

Windshields are now an integral component of the chassis and safety systems. They're a stressed member and need to withstand both a collision impulse as well as the deployment of the air bags. They're not something to skimp on.

[buckybadger]

If you have OEM endorsement on your insurance, you can always get the OEM glass installed from Safelite or whoever you are choosing. Safelite messed up the installation on my E90, I had to show them the area they messed up and they had to order and re-install a new glass (2nd time). When they installed the second time, they didn't do a good job installing the rubber seals. So when I drove the car, there was noticeable wind noise and they agreed. But to fix the seals, you have to replace the whole glass again. So they ended up re-installing the glass 3 times and finally got it right and did a good job. But it was a painful experience going back and forth and I ended up wasting too much time. The wind noise wasn't something I could live with so it had to be taken care of.

[botis1028]

I have USAA insurance and most insurance companies have some form of free windshield repair.
SafeLite is their primary 3rd party that will come and fix the glass - they came out initially on my 335 with 4k miles on it and said they could either repair it or replace it. I told them I wanted it replaced but ONLY wanted OEM glass. All they had to do was get it approved by USAA stating it was a car less than 2 years old and they approved it no problems and I got OEM glass put in for no charge. Just speak to your insurance company and they will work with you.

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic

The bigger issue with respect to windshield replacements on BMWs is that BMW has a laundry list of requirements when it comes to glass replacement. They typically replace all fastening devices and clips (and often trim) as part of the job. They also have rain sensors pre-bonded to the glass. Most 3rd party guys scrape the old one off and stick it on the new glass. BMW also uses a slow curing adhesive. The other guys use one that's ready to go in an hour or so.

Windshields are now an integral component of the chassis and safety systems. They're a stressed member and need to withstand both a collision impulse as well as the deployment of the air bags. They're not something to skimp on.

This ^^^^^^. 100 percent.

[XKxRome0ox]

any issue with returning a leased vehicle with aftermarket windshield?

[Arzatema]

Mine was slightly higher thank yours for Safelite to instal. I opted for Bmw glass rather than OEM Pilkington. My total was 725.15 including
My 100 dollar deductible and $32 up charge for switching from OEM to BMW glass.

Originally Posted by billiebob

Safelite just replaced my 2013 f30 Msport windshield with OEM pilkington glass in around 30 minutes. No HUD. Rain sensor and light sense work fine. The trim looks great and they saved my multi year inspection sticker.
Total cost was $575

Geico would only pay 580 even if I asked the dealer to replace the glass and the quote from JMK bmw was 1150 so had to go with safelite.

Given that I pay for mechanical breakdown insurance my glass deductible was only 50 bucks.

I'm pretty pleased. I was expecting some off color aftermarket junk glass, but it looks great.