I had mine windshiels done twice due to stone "bounce", both times I used my insurance company to repair (they pay for it and taking all responsabilty for the job results. Job was done in both cases, no surprises, just a small point...
Insurance don't even consider this repair as a claim...

I don't know if this will help with the claim against the "repair" place. There were two times that I required a repair to the windshields. In both cases, the first question they asked (on the phone) was if the chip/crack was in the direct line of sight of the driver.

They went on to tell me that, if it was, a repair was not suitable. (It distorts the view.) From your picture, it looks like it was in the direct vision of the driver.

I believe "direct vision" is a mark that is on the left half of the windshield.

Joel

That guy is a doosh! Hope you get this resolved!

UPDATE:
New windshield installed today, now I cant see my HUD...looks like they installed the wrong windshield despite my repeated statements that I had HUD.

Oh no... what a nightmare. Dealer installed or was this a glass place?

Do over!

The dealer does not install the glass, so they sent me to a glass shop. The parts are provided by BMW...after much research, they only way to get a windshield for the E70 is from BMW.

Just got home from work...new problem.
My drivers side exterior handle will not open the door. I have to climb over the center console from passenger side and open the door from the inside. (Reminds me of my teenage years)

I have tried everything, using the remote unlock, manually unlocking the door. The door is actually unlocked, the exterior handle just does not engage...interior handle is fine. ANY IDEAS?

The business that did the repair should have insurance. If they mess up... their business insurance kicks in to fix it. You are not expected to use your own insurance. Depending on your deductibles.... you would have to pay out of pocket.

Furthermore.... your rates do not go up do to this damage.

I would definetly sue that company!!

For the inspection.... would they fail you for a chip? I can see a large crack that obscured your view.

This is not entirely true in NY and NJ. Glass claims are usually covered in full, as you say, under an additional rider for "full glass" coverage, and can not raise your rates if you put in a claim, much the same way that putting in a claim against your "comprehensive" coverage should not raise your rates. If you do not have "full glass" coverage, it should still be covered under your comprehensive coverage, but will most likely be subject to your deductable, while full glass coverage claims are usually not subject to a deductable.

I hope that this helps.

Bottom line is I will NOT file a claim against my insurance for this guys negligence. I have already filed a claim in court, I have reports from 2 glass shops stating he damaged the windshield beyond repair.

Use your remote to roll the window down and open the door from the inside.
Sorry about your troubles.