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Title: windscreen??
Post by: vixteris on 08 May 2004, 00:07

would anyone be able to guesstimate me how much a new windscreen would cost for my cab - ive been offered a second hand one to pick up at inters for 30quid but it would obviously still need fitting.  so would i be better off buying new??  ???

thanks in advance guys  :-*

Title: Re:windscreen??
Post by: AdamB on 08 May 2004, 09:44

You should be able to make a claim for one from your car insurance. You may have to pay a ?50 excess, but they will fit it for you.
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Title: Re:windscreen??
Post by: vixteris on 08 May 2004, 10:54

is this a genuine deal that all insurance companies do?  i know some policies have windscreen cover but i cant find anything in my policy with brentacre to be sure. im tpft , do u need to be fully comp??

thanks :)

Title: Re:windscreen??
Post by: carrie on 09 May 2004, 13:36

vixteris if you dont use that windscreen could you please let me know as i need a new one due to Mr. crack making a long but slow journey accross my screen.

Title: Re:windscreen??
Post by: vixteris on 10 May 2004, 15:05

ill keep u posted carrie.  i picked up the second hand one off danny allen i'll let u know if i dont use it.  he may have another one as he had 2 at the show - maybe u could pm him to see if he sold it  ;)

Title: Re:windscreen??
Post by: Fielder5757 on 10 May 2004, 17:42

What happened to your windscreen??

Im beginning to feel glad i didnt go to inters, It seems every car has returned with some sorta battle scare!

Title: Re:windscreen??
Post by: MK1_BOY on 10 May 2004, 17:51

Call you Ins Co and find out...  If you have arrange it there and then, if not I think that ?30 is good as long as it has no cracks...  Fitting is fairly easy, get ya old man round ;)

Title: Re:windscreen??
Post by: jv on 10 May 2004, 17:59

Quote from: Fielder5757 on 10 May 2004, 17:42

Im beginning to feel glad i didnt go to inters

um, I think you should have a lie down, you are obviously not in a fit state at the moment  :P

Title: Re:windscreen??
Post by: vixteris on 10 May 2004, 19:49

Quote from: MK1_BOY on 10 May 2004, 17:51

Fitting is fairly easy, get ya old man round ;)

the old man is OLD. i think i'll get the bodyshop to stick it in  ;)

Title: Re:windscreen??
Post by: MK1_BOY on 10 May 2004, 19:54

Your never to old to work on a Vdub  ;)

Title: Re:windscreen??
Post by: richandhazel on 11 May 2004, 00:53

I've fitted a windscreen before.......so I guess I'm living proof, cheers Marcus.......damn :(
It was a while back, but if I remember correctly there was a trick using some chord :-\

Title: Re:windscreen??
Post by: carrie on 11 May 2004, 17:10

generally removing windscreen.
remove chrome trim and push it from the inside GENTLY, get someone on the outside so it does not fall onto the body. neeless to say push at the edges NOT in the centre.
the string trick is when fitting a long peice of string is wrapped round the rubber wich will by now be fitted to the new screen and while someone is holding it in place pull slowly on the string and this helps locate the rubber over the bodywork lip which holds the screen in place. the silver trim is replaced and all that is left to do is to wait for the next evil stone to b**ger up you hard work