GolfGTIforum.co.uk
Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Watts on 05 August 2016, 14:41
-
I'm having my screen replaced next Tuesday (unless by chance it's repairable however very unlikely) and the booking email says I need to call them to discuss the need for recalibration of any cameras if I have ACC or emergency braking systems. I thought this was all in the sensor in the front bumper? I don't have lane assist so am I right and is there anything to be concerned about? Cheers :smiley:
-
The windscreen wiper sensor is on the windscreen. Many years ago I had a windscreen replaced and the sensor never worked again. But this was a long time ago, so hopefully windscreen fitters are more used to fitting windscreens with sensors and leaving the sensor in working order when they have finished.
As far as I know you are correct in thinking the sensor in the front grill handles ACC and emergency braking.
-
Cheers Brenbo. Mind you the wiper sensor is stupid anyway :rolleyes:
-
I'm having my screen replaced next Tuesday (unless by chance it's repairable however very unlikely) and the booking email says I need to call them to discuss the need for recalibration of any cameras if I have ACC or emergency braking systems. I thought this was all in the sensor in the front bumper? I don't have lane assist so am I right and is there anything to be concerned about? Cheers :smiley:
Except the rain/light sensor which does not need recalibration, they might be referring to the Lane assist camera if you have this option however I highly doubt even that would require recalibration.
-
Thanks Geobog, looks like no need to contact Autoglass then. I really hope they can repair it though.
-
i had my windscreen replaced recently by autoglass on my touareg,i was a little worried about them replacing it so i guided the engineer towards a repair the repair wasn't 100 % successful because the chip had cracked but i paid the £10 excess anyway.I then had a change of mind and got back in contact with them ,they came back and replaced it free of charge under there warranty scheme (would have been £500 if i was paying) and ive got to say they were excellent.
The new screen comes with all the necessary bits to fasten the rain/lights sensor back to the new screen.
I would thoroughly recommend Autoglass their engineers were excellent.
-
i had my windscreen replaced recently by autoglass on my touareg,i was a little worried about them replacing it so i guided the engineer towards a repair the repair wasn't 100 % successful because the chip had cracked but i paid the £10 excess anyway.I then had a change of mind and got back in contact with them ,they came back and replaced it free of charge under there warranty scheme (would have been £500 if i was paying) and ive got to say they were excellent.
The new screen comes with all the necessary bits to fasten the rain/lights sensor back to the new screen.
I would thoroughly recommend Autoglass their engineers were excellent.
Thanks for that simonpolly, very reassuring.
-
Agree... Auto glass were excellent when I had mine done recently too. Can't tell the difference except for the pilkington badge in the bottom corner instead of the vw one! :smiley:
-
They were good both times I had mine replaced too, though they cannot recalibrate sensors or camera.... which should really be done (camera in particular as it effects auto full beam quite dramatically).
-
Had the windscreen replaced on my Golf after 4 weeks of owning it, requested a genuine VW windscreen and after 3-4 months i've not had an issue.
-
Thanks one and all for your inputs, it has been very reassuring since I've been reluctant to have the screen changed but I'm definitely feeling better about it now :smiley:
-
Oh dear. Sorry to burst the bubble, but Autoglass are total jokers. £350-400 quids worth of trim replaced, a genuine Audi screen in the end (the Pilkington branded ones they brought were so so bad the offered a genuine item), 4 repair attempts and a refund of my excess in recognition of being well and truly sh!te. Can't bring myself to type the whole thing out but it was so ridiculous as to be funny if they hadn't made a mess of my car.
Your mileage may vary.
-
Week before last I was driving clockwise on M25 when a DB9 went passed at over 100 mph and this large stone hit windscreen leaving what looked like a bullet mark. The next morning a crack had appeared from one side to the other and had also gone to top. Contacted Autoglass who came within 2 days and guy was very professional and replaced screen in about 90 mins. very good job....nice to have a new screen without all the little chips I had incurred over 2 years.
-
I had a good experience with Autoglass also, but I was watching over the guy the whole time (maybe that helps).
-
They managed to repair my windscreen afterall, really pleased. They got here early, did an excellent job and I get £65 back! Might spend it on a few extra detailing goodies :smiley: