11-22-2019, 07:57 PM | #1 |
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Windshield replacement - have anyone done it?
I have cracked windshield (not repairable) and it's a no go in NY, I could get a ticket driving like that. Dealer said it's about $2.2k for OEM or I can go with Geico. I think they work with 3rd party that has non-OEM for about $800.
My question is if OEM windshield is quieter (like it might have extra layer or something) or has something that non-OEM doesn't have? My car is 2014 and at this point I'm ok with non-OEM, unless non-OEM lacks something else other than a BMW logo. Thank you |
11-22-2019, 08:05 PM | #2 |
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just make sure the aftermarket glass is made for HUD if u have HUD in ur X5. apparently some ppl have gotten the non hud compatible glass which made the HUD display very dim. members mentioned there is something special in the area where the HUD is projected to so it reflects the HUD display back properly.
check this link, multiple different part numbers for different windshield options. https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...47#51317292399
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I’ve had three windshield replaced under warranty ( car had 1000km on it ). All three even the new one from BMW dealer are garbage. I clean the crap out of them from brand new and in direct sunlight it is like there are spots. Thousands of specks all over the glass. It’s in between the panels. This is on three new windshield. Only seen in direct sunlight
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Ask for the OEM manufacture of the glass and you'll be fine. I worked like hell going back and forth with progressive but they in the end replaced mine with OEM bmw glass. The pics the other poster has shown of the spots in the windshield is possibly from a bad batch in your area but mine is flawless in direct sunlight or any light. Not anything but clarity and I have the hud connected drive windshield whitch is a 1600 dollar windshield. |
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If your deductible is the same for oem or aftermarket, then I would insist on OEM. Insurance co. charges you a premium to insure your BMW, don't let them cheap out. Fight them and a letter from dealer service manager would help your cause. In fact, many dealers will arrange preferred vendor to help you replace windshield as a free service. |
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BMW replaced two with ones locally then said they brought one in from Europe. I call bullshit. But that is what they said. They brought a rep from HQ in to have a look and he said it is a common problem. Sucks. I detail my car and is always spotless. It sucks having to look thru this glass.
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11-23-2019, 08:56 AM | #9 |
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Good advice re HUD. Keep in mind dealers don't actually do a lot of the work they resell. Good chance they farm this out and mark up cost, like with wheel reconditioning, dings and paint. aka the preferred vendor mentioned by jch1511.
If you have a good dealer contact, see if they will tell you who does their windshield work on the DL.Then go direct (or have insurance go direct) and eliminate the middleman.
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Do you have to pay the difference for OEM or your insurance covered it all? Was it in NY by any chance?
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This was in North Carolina though, but I don't think it would make much difference. |
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Dealer was NOT the middleman, just helped me out since I am a long time customer. |
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11-24-2019, 08:40 AM | #15 |
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Another question to those who replaced windshield. If replacement is done not by BMW, but by a shop (safeglass or others) - do they actually code x5 after replacement to get all the tech working properly again? I've heard you need to code and do some calibration for some sensors and cameras attached to windshield, but I'm not sure if it's true or not.
I just have hard time imagining some glass shop coding and calibrating x5 using INPA or something lol |
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Also dealers don't replace the glass they have a windshield shop come and do it. Again for a ridiculous up charge of course. |
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I am including the info below as I am going through the process of replacing the windshield on our 2017 X5 (HUD, no camera). BMW glass part number: 51317292400
State Farm insurance, agent told me OEM (BMW stamped) windshield should be covered. Connected me with a local glass company (this shop gets 5 star rating on local yelp). Glass company calls me, they checked with Lynx services which is the glass claims arm of State Farm. BMW OEM is not approved, I have to pay $700 or so out of pocket on the part difference. Contacted agent, who gave the Lynx number to me, which they then confirmed MSRP price of $1322, approved amount $687, out of pocket for me to cover the part is $635 (+tax). Called glass shop again, third party from Chinese brands $280 ish, for premium brand Pilkington (part number for HUD version) about $430 ish which would be covered by insurance in full. The shop would use the same rain sensor electronics and will use a new pad to install rain sensor to the new glass (apparently that is the same even with the BMW stamped OEM glass). The shop also says they have had no issues with HUD using the premium brands. I don't have a reason to not believe them, they have been very helpful and as mentioned get 5 star all around in their yelp reviews.) I gave the go ahead with Pilkington as I have heard good things about them online (and even the shop rep said he would gladly put one on his own car), and honestly, I have had enough of dealing with this insurance stuff. Seems like every other year or so one of our cars windshields get hit by a stone and get cracked anyway, (although haven't had a claim in years since frankly I have sold my cars / traded them in before needing to replace glass). If I end up being dissatisfied, will look into changing it again. Just wanted to post the above to this thread for others' benefit. Will update after all is done.
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I had the windshield in my X5 (with HUD and cameras) replaced this spring with the Pilkington version. The glass looks great and is quiet, however the edge of the HUD appears to be radiused now. It looks a bit odd. I only notice when changing songs or something like that. Other than that, I cannot tell a difference.
Also, 3 days after my new windshield was put in, I got a rock from a dump truck and put a starburst in my brand new windshield. Safelite wouldn't help with a new windshield or even cover filling the starburst. Paid them $110 out of pocket to repair it since I didn't want two claims in less than a week on my insurance. Windshield replacement cost was calibration and all was like $900.
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2nd windshield replacement in 2 years due to random crack
I have a 2019 BMW x5e and in the first year I got a random crack up near the top of the windshield next to the sensor. So, I had it replaced through insurance/safelight. Now, one year later (close) two hairline cracks just appeared at the bottom of the windshield, both coming up laterally in different directions. Nothing hit my windshield at all, I just woke up one morning, went to drive it and found them. I'm really annoyed, wondering if this is a manufacturer's problem if anyone has had similar things happen? Thank you.
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