Windshield replacement

[sj22]

In the past, I bought the glass from a dealer parts store and had the installer pick it up from the dealer and install it. Or I offered to pay the price difference, usually $50 or so.

[coolmex200]

Originally Posted by fosterelli

Check your windshield to see if it's OEM. I know they told you it is. But you can check. Take a pic of the stamps/writing on the lower portion. Post them on here. The numbers can't lie or cheat you. Then at least we can help you rule that out.

Here's a picture:

[midlifecrisis]

Arrrrrgh! I read this thread the other day and felt fortunate that I hadn't needed a windshield replacement in my X5.

So of course, guess what happened today?

We were driving from NJ to our son's home in Vermont and as soon as we got on Route 4 in Vermont WHACK!....... the car 200 feet ahead must have kicked up a stone and put a chip in the windshield. I've already called USAA and Safelite's coming to the house on Monday to repair it. I think they'll be able to seal it. - the chip is close to the HUD display.

[midlifecrisis]

Damn. Chip turned into a crack. New windshield being installed on Tuesday. $500 deductible. Easy come, easy go.

[Neuera09]

I took mine to Safelite which was Geico's repair network. Here a pix of the glass damage before the fix. It's right smack in the middle of my windshield about 12 inches below the front camera sensor, etc.

[coolmex200]

Originally Posted by midlifecrisis

Damn. Chip turned into a crack. New windshield being installed on Tuesday. $500 deductible. Easy come, easy go.

They tried to fix mine and just spread like fire soon after.

[Neuera09]

Originally Posted by coolmex200

They tried to fix mine and just spread like fire soon after.

Wow, I hope mine hold. I have a $250 deductible but I'm afraid with a $3k price tag for a new replacement, my insurance premium would go up.

[retx]

Originally Posted by Neuera09

Wow, I hope mine hold. I have a $250 deductible but I'm afraid with a $3k price tag for a new replacement, my insurance premium would go up.

I believe I pay big premium for this. Does every lease owner pay $0 deductible for the windshield replacement?

I paid nothing last Oct with OEM windshield replacement by Safelite before the lease end inspection of my ‘15 X5.

[Frank_NJ]

Originally Posted by retx

I believe I pay big premium for this. Does every lease owner pay $0 deductible for the windshield replacement?

I paid nothing last Oct with OEM windshield replacement by Safelite before the lease end inspection of my ‘15 X5.

I am in New Jersey and have Liberty Mutual and there is zero deductible on glass which is great. They are very well aware that OEM is the only glass for HUD equipped vehicles.

[Jessica4365]

Been a lurker for a while and finally time to make a post. I need to replace my windshield on my 2014 X5 as a road raging motorcyclists punched my hood this morning and the tiny rock chip in my lower windshield cracked to almost a foot long from the impact he made.

Debating if this is a claim to make through insurance or not as I worry about my premium going up. Did anyone have this happen? A police report was filed if I went this route.

Also, I see safelite gave a quote of roughly $600 and I am seeing BMW charges about $1500 or more for a replacement. I have the HUD so I obviously want to make sure it is compatible. Do I have to ask Safelite for an estimate for OEM specifically? Any help is appreciated

[wankelman24]

Originally Posted by Jessica4365

Been a lurker for a while and finally time to make a post. I need to replace my windshield on my 2014 X5 as a road raging motorcyclists punched my hood this morning and the tiny rock chip in my lower windshield cracked to almost a foot long from the impact he made.

Debating if this is a claim to make through insurance or not as I worry about my premium going up. Did anyone have this happen? A police report was filed if I went this route.

Also, I see safelite gave a quote of roughly $600 and I am seeing BMW charges about $1500 or more for a replacement. I have the HUD so I obviously want to make sure it is compatible. Do I have to ask Safelite for an estimate for OEM specifically? Any help is appreciated

Absolutely ask for OEM ONLY.

[bdb]

bumping this for a quick question.

6 months left on lease.
$500 deductible with Allstate to do the repair, they send me to Safelite.

I don't care too much

but this made me question

As a reminder, your windshield is fitted with a forward-facing camera linked to an advanced driver assistance system. Vehicle manufacturers require a recalibration of the camera system after a windshield replacement. For your convenience, Safelite may be able to complete your recalibration service during your existing appointment. If you choose not to do the work with Safelite, you should go to a dealership or other qualified specialist as soon as possible.

Can Safelite do this? I don't want to pay more to have that done.

[turboawd]

Originally Posted by bdb

bumping this for a quick question.

6 months left on lease.
$500 deductible with Allstate to do the repair, they send me to Safelite.

I don't care too much

but this made me question



Can Safelite do this? I don't want to pay more to have that done.

Some have said the dealer subs the job out to safelite sometimes.

[Chicago X]

Originally Posted by bdb

bumping this for a quick question.

6 months left on lease.
$500 deductible with Allstate to do the repair, they send me to Safelite.

I don't care too much

but this made me question



Can Safelite do this? I don't want to pay more to have that done.

Safelite can absolutely do the camera calibration, it involves driving around to do a “dynamic calibration” with their scan tool.

[alphaod]

If you have a indy you go to ask who their glass guy is. I needed rear glass and insurance would not pay dealer (they wanted me to pay the difference) and Safelite would only use OE-like glass (basically same manufacturer with the logo).

The glass shop I contacted told my insurance that the OE glass wasn't the same (it was missing a trim) and my insurance company approved the dealer glass after that.