Chipped windscreen

[MissyD]

Hi

I have a chip on my windscreen that is slightly smaller than a 5p coin, will the insurance company replace it or do they only replace when it is shattered?

Thanks

MissyD x

 

[jibcl500]

they may fix it with no charge to yourself. You caould always give it a gentle tap with a hammer.

jib

 

[MissyD]

Thanks jib...........the thought of hitting it with a hammer had never crossed my mind

MissyD x

 

[Geezer]

Hi

I have a chip on my windscreen that is slightly smaller than a 5p coin, will the insurance company replace it or do they only replace when it is shattered?

Thanks

MissyD x

You obviously do no work - look at the length of your nails!! lol

Hammer sounds good.........

 

[jberks]

They can do amazing things with repairs these days and with screens being bonded, its often better not replacing. The Auto windscreens folk will decide the best course and your ins co will pay whatever. Normally there is no excess for repairs whereas there is for a new screen.

.....Alternatively it looks a good match so just glue the 5p over the hole.

 

[MissyD]

Work?..............I tried that once - overrated

MissyD x

 

[Blobcat]

I would get it repaired, I have a small chip in mine which is being repaired next week. I would much rather have a repair than a new screen. As per above repairs are generally free with comp insurance however replacements are £50 plus. I had a new rear screen under warranty and they scratched the paintwork in the bottom corner of the rear screen and there was loads of the old sealant on the parcel shelf and rear seats. The MB service manager cleaned it out for me however I wouldn't want a replacement unless it was cracked.
With the front screen you need to get the wiper sensor calibrated and make sure the light sensor still works.

 

[Alex M Grieve]

I would get it repaired, I have a small chip in mine which is being repaired next week. I would much rather have a repair than a new screen. As per above repairs are generally free with comp insurance however replacements are £50 plus. I had a new rear screen under warranty and they scratched the paintwork in the bottom corner of the rear screen and there was loads of the old sealant on the parcel shelf and rear seats. The MB service manager cleaned it out for me however I wouldn't want a replacement unless it was cracked.
With the front screen you need to get the wiper sensor calibrated and make sure the light sensor still works.

Agreed. Get it repaired. Your insurors probably have a deal with one of the glass providers - have a look at the bumph you got with your policy & docs. They will come to you to repair it, at home or at work - you choose.

With the original windscreen you can read your VIN number from outside the car through a small aperture in the bottom corner in front of the passenger, which is convenient. You can't do that with a replacement.

Once repaired you will be hard pressed to spot where it was.

 

[GEORGEROV]

Have had windscreens repaired three times in the past and each time the crack reappeared within a couple of months. If the car is reasonably old then the visibility improvement of a new screen with no scratches and chips is a godsend on a wet winters night!.

 

[Xtractorfan]

Hitting it with a hammer is not a good idea, you could break a nail..

 

[JEZ.S320L]

...........With the original windscreen you can read your VIN number from outside the car through a small aperture in the bottom corner in front of the passenger, which is convenient. You can't do that with a replacement......

I have to disagree.

The windscreen on the ML was replaced - all the apertures were there and they all aligned perfectly.

 

[100%Bitch]

Personally, I would have a new one. If you go to a good local fitter you'll find that they can absorb the excess somewhere and do a great job. If anybody needs a recommendation in the Norwich area, pm me

 

[MissyD]

Hitting it with a hammer is not a good idea, you could break a nail..

OMG didnt think of that, is there a nice young man that could help me?:wink::wink:

 

[100%Bitch]

OMG didnt think of that, is there a nice young man that could help me?:wink::wink:

You're pushing it a bit asking for young aren't you?

 

[MissyD]

You're pushing it a bit asking for young aren't you?

are they all old on here then? :sad:

MissyD x

 

[100%Bitch]

are they all old on here then? :sad:

MissyD x

I think so.

And before anybody says anything, so am I!

 

[Xtractorfan]

They all own mercs dosent that tell you something.....and everyone loves the foot operated parking brake..and automatic.. and now we find out 100% bitch is an old man as well...aint life a bitch....

 

[100%Bitch]

They all own mercs dosent that tell you something.....and everyone loves the foot operated parking brake..and automatic.. and now we find out 100% bitch is an old man as well...aint life a bitch....

DAMN, you got me. :sad:

 

[RoyDavis]

Oi im only 24 and i still drive a merc! i do get looks as though ive just stolen it or perhaps its my dads though!

 

[100%Bitch]

Oi im only 24 and i still drive a merc! i do get looks as though ive just stolen it or perhaps its my dads though!

I was only kidding.

Actually, where did you steal it from?