05-25-2017, 01:48 PM | #23 |
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This is not true. I've had OE glass installed by Safelite twice....once with an OE Mercedes-Benz windshield right from my then-MB dealer to Safelite, and once an original Mopar windshield for a Jeep. The decision depends on your insurance coverage and/or willingness to pay the difference from aftermarket glass. If your coverage is lower and you wish to save $$, Safelite does have aftermarket glass.
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So I ended up paying the difference, but that was a (relatively) meager $136 while the insurance paid $607. I am pleased with the result, however, and am pretty sure it's the exact same windshield that was used at the factory. |
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06-04-2017, 08:39 AM | #25 |
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I can confirm that Sportstick is correct. Needed a new windshield for our X5 with HUD. Only BMW had one, so that's where Safelite sourced it from.
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06-05-2017, 06:08 AM | #26 |
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The point that I take away from this discussion is that the problem is not restricted to this model or make. The same thing happened with my wife's CR-V a few years ago when a kid at Pep Boys was installing a new set of wipers. The only advantage of a BMW is that, for some model years, wiper replacement is part of the service package. So you don't need to touch the wipers EVER for the first few years.
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06-05-2017, 01:18 PM | #27 |
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This exact same scenario happened to me this past weekend. I just recently purchased my car 2 weeks ago, so it a real pain in the ass to see. I have yet to contact my insurance but will be taking care of it soon, as the crack has begun to spread. Is the consensus here to go through Safelite?
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Called Safelite and got a quote for an OEM replacement for $630. Does this seem like a proper price (for some reason, I imagined it to be much higher)? Of course, my deductible with progressive is $500, so it looks like no claim for me... |
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The same thing happened to me with my windshield.
Did anyone manage to get it covered by bmw warranty? Chances must be slim but it seems to be quite common. |
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07-08-2019, 06:12 AM | #34 |
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No manufacturer will cover windshield breakage, especially if it is due to the wiper snapping back. This is not the result of a defect, but a simple accidental occurrence that can happen on any car.
Don't bother trying. If you don't have full glass coverage, you have learned your lesson. Get a new windshield installed by a reputable shop and move on. |
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This happened to my m235i while at the dealer getting maintenance done. They owned up and replaced the glass in a few days - gave me a 535 as a loaner.
I just had safelite came out and replaced the windshield on my 2013 Acura TL, I requested OEM glass and my insurance (AAA) agreed. They also noticed some of my rubber windshield trim starting to decay so they were able to get that claimed for me as well.
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Happened to me as well. In the winter cleaning snow. The blade slipped out of my hand and BAMM, CRACK. My insurance tried to get me to agree to a safelite windshield. I refused and took it to bmw and they installed it. All covered by insurance.
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There is also the option of Safelite using an OEM windshield. We've done this twice, covered by insurance. Safelite picks up glass from dealer. I was more comfortable with techs who do glass replacement all day/every day.
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We recently had this done on our 2018 Odyssey - safelite got the OEM windshield from the Honda dealership down the street, but it in at the safelite repair shop; and they even take care of the radar calibration. A++ job - like you said, I trust the guys that do it all day/every day. |
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I have no issues with safelite install. Iv'e seen their work. I don't trust non oem windshields. |
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I just went through the same exact thing.
Safelite did a factory replacement for free (Floridian) and the aftermarket glass from the China brand they offered is TERRIBLE quality, Kuwai or some shit. Couldnt see in rain. I used RainX, wax, sealant, alcohol. the wiper stains and water stickiness was unbearable. I went OEM now, 260$, had to pay the difference. So far no rain but happy with the factory glass. the curves on the glass are the same. The markings when washing the car show its sturdy, not susceptible to permanent markings, like the china brand showed immediately. Moral of story, if you are picky, SPEND THE EXTRA FOR OEM. China glass is shit despite what all those manufacturing or glass specialists say. |
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