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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: tweed on 23 December 2009, 13:20

Title: I got crack!
Post by: tweed on 23 December 2009, 13:20

I have just seen a crack in my window screen and it couldn't of happened at a better time  :angry:

I don't think my insurance covers window screens so how much am I looking for to get it replaced?

Anyone recommend anyone?

Title: Re: I got crack!
Post by: AlanD on 23 December 2009, 13:24

So its a crack rather than a chip? How bigs the crack?

Most insurance companies will get AutoGlass to come out and repair it for free if its repairable. If you want to replace the windscreen you usually have to pay an excess of around £65-£70 which wont affect your NCB.

If they dont cover it (id be surprised if they dont), then to give you a rough idea VW wanted £300 odd quid (I think, it was a while ago now) to replace the windscreen on my MK5. Bare in mind mine has light and rain sensors so will probs cost a little more than it would to replace one on MK3.

Title: Re: I got crack!
Post by: justalex81 on 23 December 2009, 13:43

about 160-200 squid if you're not covered. i take it your not fully comp?

Title: Re: I got crack!
Post by: tweed on 23 December 2009, 15:05

It's a crack. It's L shape from bottom right of screen. It's about 8" long
No I'm not fall comp, didn't see the point as car cost £300 and third party fire and theft was £295.

So pants down then hey  :sad:

Thanks for your replys

Title: Re: I got crack!
Post by: VR6-Joe on 23 December 2009, 17:55

I'm only TPF&T and I managed to pay a little extra to my insurance company to add the windscreen cover, then a few weeks later.. my windscreen 'suddenly' cracked. It hadn't been like it since I bought the car honest :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: I got crack!
Post by: justalex81 on 23 December 2009, 18:03

Quote from: VR6-Joe on 23 December 2009, 17:55

I'm only TPF&T and I managed to pay a little extra to my insurance company to add the windscreen cover, then a few weeks later.. my windscreen 'suddenly' cracked. It hadn't been like it since I bought the car honest :lipsrsealed:

like it very much. good form!

Title: Re: I got crack!
Post by: Cexy_ratt on 24 December 2009, 08:25

same thing happened to me, got coveredm abd the next day a crack appeaeared was a shame

Title: Re: I got crack!
Post by: Reasty on 25 December 2009, 06:13

I had to replace my screen a few months ago and luckily I was covered as  full comp so paid 75 quid and job done,but out of curiosity I did get a quote from autoglass to not go thru insurance and appariently the screen is about 400 quid as it's green tinted and shatter proof ( I thought all windscreens where shatter proof) then u got fitting to add so I'd say it's well worth getting your screen covered!

Title: Re: I got crack!
Post by: tweed on 26 December 2009, 13:08

haha nice.
"I would like to add window screen cover to my policy please"