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I had auto glass replace the rear screen on my ex's car, they left so much glass inside the trim I had to dismantle the rear
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Autoglass seems to get reasonable reviews on their own site and on Trustpilot, for what it's worth.
If they do the job at my home, I'll watch the technician like a hawk from start to finish
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When mine went, I think it was Autoglass that did it with whatever they used (Pilkingtons, IIRC) and the mobile fitter did a grand job... They use your chassis number to get the correct one for your spec... tint, top tint, camera systems etc..
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I thought I would do the same but I then I just left them to it, TBH...
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06-03-2019, 09:24 AM | #27 |
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Getting windscreen replaced this week.
Didn't opt for OEM as my insurer wanted £425, based on their replacement policy. Spoke at length with Autoglass and they explained that the non OEM glass they provide is made by the same manufacturer to exactly the same specification as the original. They have already been in touch with BMW to get the right spec for the car from my reg and chassis number so I was persuaded. We shall see
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06-04-2019, 12:59 AM | #29 |
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The car has lane assist, speed sign recognition and full beam assist. They say the camera has to be calibrated for these functions and they provide a certificate ??
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......and they also said that before they fitted the non OEM screen they needed to do a dry run to ensure the cameras worked though that glass. Once confirmed the screen was bonded in and then calibrated. Sounds a lot of trouble to go to for BS.
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06-04-2019, 02:06 AM | #32 |
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I've had my glass cracked and replaced by autoglass... They did a good job but at first they replaced it with a non OEM windscreen. The HUD wasn't in focus... Second time they came around and replaced it again with an OEM glass and all was fine. Didn't have to pay extra for the OEM glass.
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06-06-2019, 08:33 AM | #33 |
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Autoglass have replaced the windscreen with non OEM. The technician was excellent - knowledgeable, professional, courteous. Top rubber seal and side trims replaced, pre job and post job diagnostics carried out. All good. Really can't complain.
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06-06-2019, 09:37 AM | #34 |
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Have you tried auto rain sensor yet?
They tested mine with a water spray bottle and it worked fine. The first time it rained- two weeks later - it didn’t work. It never did. |
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06-06-2019, 09:42 AM | #35 |
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Im quite surprised that people mention Pilkington as a non-oem glass supplier.
Normally the OEM would be one of the main ones. Pilkington / Saint Gobain Sekurit / Fuyao And non-OEM ones made by some unknown Chinese makers. For HUD, almost guarantee that OEM would be needed as the tolerances for the glass around that area would be extra tight to ensure a clear image. As for which is strongest between OEM and non-OEM, id be surprised if there was much difference in it. Just the luck on how the stone hits the glass, at what angle etc... |
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not yet, only tested with a spray bottle
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The windscreen they put in today is not BMW badged. Its Fuyao, however, which is the same company which manufactured all the side window glass on my car
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Interesting that you say all the side window glass in your car is Fuyao. Fuyao is a chinese company.
Historically Autoglass have had some issues with distortion in Fuyao windscreens. Hope yours is ok? ...It would be good to get feedback for future reference. |
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I believe that BMW have been using a mix of Pilkington, Fuyao and Saint-Gobain for some years now. Fuyao also manufactures for VAG and JLR from what I can see EDIT: I don't have HUD but do have speed limit display, which is working
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Thread resurrection. Big crack in my windscreen (image attached) this morning from a large stone I saw coming! It hit towards the top of the screen and the crack grew quite quickly.
I have HUD and reading through this thread it looks like I might need an OEM windscreen. Anyone else with HUD had to do this recently? |
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Just hoping the chip I got this morning doesn't spread, as this thread prompted me to check my policy and I've just noticed my windscreen excess is £195! |
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