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| wokkaman Member Since: 08 Nov 2006 Location: GU34 Posts: 761   
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This morning on the way to Staines (dont ask) a lorry spun up a large stone and I now have a "star" chip/crack, smaller than a pound... questions;
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Thu Mar 19 2009 12:42pm |
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| Pelyma Member Since: 28 Sep 2005 Location: Sussex Posts: 1497 
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I had mine repaired for the MOT. I prefer that they don't take the original out unless they have to. The elements shouldn't be affected. Why not try a repair first, if you don't like it get it replaced. Porsche Cayenne S Diesel 66 Plate |
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Thu Mar 19 2009 12:49pm |
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| shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350
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Bad luck Wokka... most insurance companies like to try a repair if the replacement isn't completely necessary. They'll doubtless end up using Autoglass anyway. |
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Thu Mar 19 2009 12:53pm |
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| Very Annoyed Site Moderator Member Since: 23 Aug 2005 Location: bat-wielding monkey-spanking tough-love zero-tolerance Euro-sceptic moderator - So just watch it! Posts: 19459
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Why were you on your way to Staines? 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
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Thu Mar 19 2009 1:02pm |
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| wokkaman Member Since: 08 Nov 2006 Location: GU34 Posts: 761
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Thu Mar 19 2009 1:22pm |
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| shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350
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Saying "don't ask" to VA is like a red rag to a bull |
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Thu Mar 19 2009 1:40pm |
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| Josh Member Since: 24 Dec 2005 Location: Here, there and everywhere Posts: 2054
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Someone told me the origional is bonded into the car. And that if you replace it they can't bond it in so therefore it may not be waterproof.
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Thu Mar 19 2009 3:21pm |
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| shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350
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Heard the same, but thinking about it - would they make a car where the UK's largest windscreen repairer couldn't refit as per factory? I think it's more likely due to be a bad fitting job when it leaks (not saying Autoglass are immune to this!) |
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Thu Mar 19 2009 3:26pm |
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| Tim in Scotland Member Since: 30 May 2005 Location: Driving along in my automobile Posts: 17476 
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I was told that it was very difficult to get the old screen out without damaging the paintwork/trim of the surround due to the way the screen is bonded in to give a flush (aerodynamically efficient?) glaze. Also that in most modern cars with bonded screens the screen contributes to the body rigidity. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Thu Mar 19 2009 5:24pm |
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| MAW Member Since: 06 May 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 3104 
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I had 3 or 4 screens in last RRS - trim fitting only issue on couple of occasions - water tightness and fitting OK ish.... |
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Thu Mar 19 2009 9:54pm |
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| pjpocket Member Since: 10 Feb 2009 Location: Limassol Posts: 124  
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Ouch, hard luck there wokkaman... Luckily enough, haven't had this sort of problem... |
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