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windshield chip
How do I go about correcting this? Will my home dealer or one on the road help me or must I go to a glass company and use my insurance? For the record, I was on the interstate the second vehicle behind a tractor/trailer with a back door not completely closed. I could not identify what the load was but it hit my windshield at speeds of 75+ and felt solid, not unlike a rock. The matter was discharged when the truck hit a bump on one of the interstate bridges. |
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Sounds like you need to turn it into your insurance if you want the windshield replaced. If you want BMW glass, go to the dealer...
Craig |
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If you are looking for replacement, as opposed to trying a fix,
the insurance "coverage" really varies by state; here in NC, the deductible comes into play, unless one has a special rider. And, with many deductibles in the $500+ range, one ends up paying it themselves...other states, like FL, et al, provide for diff. windshield provision coverage. Check your ins., for a start. Fwiw, I have had very good luck in the past having chips "fixed" by windshield service companies, though not on our X. GL,mD
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Most insurance companies are totally adamant that you use their installers and aftermart glass. Be careful as the insurance companies often hook up with real bottom-feeder shops. As with everything now, even a windshield tends to be a big deal and real expensive. You may even need new moldings or seals. Some are cleverly not reusable. So, what to do? I would make every attempt to find out which is the best glass shop around and ask them to do the work. It is likely that the dealer would use that shop for critical work. Ask the Lexus and MB dealers, and the best body shop, who they use. It is very likely that one or two names will come up. The better glass shops often know how to get the insurance voucher sent their way and can often work things out. I would go with the shop's recommendations. It is their life and they probably have done a number of jobs like yours. I would stay away from anyone but the best available or you will come out worse than how you went in. |
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all Compnay cars, back in NY/NJ area, mid-late '90s), I used this co. : http://www.safelite.com/ Imo, the local franchise guy I used was very, very skilled, and careful and would not try to fix any section that wasn't "fixable" by him. You may get some opinions that this co. or, the local franchise guy and his methods suck, but also like my experiences, it's all anecdotal...but, I had chips, cracks, etc., repaired to the extent that the cars passed ball buster NJ DMV annual inspection. Worth a shot, depending upon your windshield situ and cost considerations, IMO. GL,mD |
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I had to have the windshield of my X5 replaced just this week. A rock chip I got on my recent vacation suddenly expanded into a long crack line. I called my insurance agent, and was told "just call any glass shop you like". In FL, you get your windshield replaced at absolutely no cost (you don't even pay your deductible). I got the factory-quality PPG glass (and could have gotten the same exact glass with the BMW logo, if I had wanted to wait a few days for delivery).
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I didn't mention this option because the chips were in the line of sight and usually they won't do this repair in that area of the WS. I recommend you check locally to see who is good at that repair in your local. Again, luxury car dealers and the top body shops give the best recommendations. |
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safelite is always the best in my opinion.. used them a handful of times on a few cars.
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