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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: neotericwiseguy on 27 August 2008, 20:17

Title: I need a windshield.
Post by: neotericwiseguy on 27 August 2008, 20:17

Hey all, I'm brand new here, just bought myself a M 3 and it needs a little bit of work. For instance the windshield- which needs to be replaced. Wanted to know if anyone knew where I could get one? Im based in Norwich- so somewhere local would be nice, but obviously i do need one so please dont be shy.

Title: Re: I need a windshield.
Post by: Dan34 on 27 August 2008, 20:21

do you have fully comp insurance with window cover? if you do get autoglass to do it they will come to your house and they are very quick too.

Title: Re: I need a windshield.
Post by: boneybradley on 27 August 2008, 20:40

The screen is bonded and needs specially fitting...but it could be worth calling around your area as i was quoted £90 fitted (with the correct brown tint) and upto £368!!

Title: Re: I need a windshield.
Post by: Dan34 on 27 August 2008, 20:41

Also it only got me 75 quid with autoglass and doesnt effect no claims

Title: Re: I need a windshield.
Post by: Steve_PD on 27 August 2008, 20:45

I had a new windscreen fitted last week by RAC auto windscreen and it only cost £50, that was through my insurance and it didn't affect my no claims

Title: Re: I need a windshield.
Post by: boneybradley on 27 August 2008, 21:53

my glass excess is £50 but i still think the £90 is good if you dont have this cover.....

Title: Re: I need a windshield.
Post by: MrTurner on 27 August 2008, 23:11

Does a windscreen claim affect your premium the next year at all?

Title: Re: I need a windshield.
Post by: davero on 27 August 2008, 23:17

It is not supposed to, but who really knows with insurance companies.

Title: Re: I need a windshield.
Post by: Guy on 28 August 2008, 00:16

it'll prolly be more cost effective for you to go fully comp if you aren't already

had mine replaced for about £60 i think under fully comp... very nice chap came out and was all chatty and stuff... cup of tea and a phone call was all the effort that was needed... i do liek mods like that!  :wink:

Title: Re: I need a windshield.
Post by: MrTurner on 28 August 2008, 06:59

I think on mine (Admiral multicar) you can 'add' winscreen cover for an additional premium.  Once I've paid the additional premium, then the excess, prob cheaper to just pay for the screen!

Title: Re: I need a windshield.
Post by: tim145tim on 28 August 2008, 11:00

I avoided insurance....

£70 all in with a small bristol company

Title: Re: I need a windshield.
Post by: Rmachines on 28 August 2008, 11:01

I was quoted £350 With 3rd party discount on my white MK3. :undecided:

Then i found a chap who did it with in the hour for £95.   Very happy with that.  :smiley:

Title: Re: I need a windshield.
Post by: neotericwiseguy on 29 August 2008, 08:56

Sweet. I reckon i'll be calling my insurance company, sounds like a plan. :shocked: