Is220d Windscreen Replacement

[pills141079]

just wondering if anyone has had to replace their windscreen yet? and if so would you be so kind as to say how much it cost you?

Basically we have a crack on our windscreen that is only just repairable, so i phoned the insurance company only to find out we have a 500 euro excess (that equates to about £300). My dad has said it should be a reduced excess rate for a claim on windscreen damage, however, my insurance company (in Germany) says not.

So now, i'm curious as to whether a whole new windscreen costs £300 or not. And whether my insurance company is a rip-off merchant or not too!

Thanks in advance,

Jen & Mark

[TigerFish]

No idea on the cost of windscreens, but as a guide from my Mk1 GS300, when I had to have the drivers window replaced when the car was broken in to, the Autoglass guy showed me the invoice from Toyota for the glass, it was £380 just for the glass, plus there would be the labour to fit it. Rediculously expensive considering this was just a side window. Luckily the excess for glass cover for me was £50.

[Gord]

And on another note, i got side window for pug 106 (new) for £22.46 :o

[Steve ( West Mids )]

You need to look at the insurance policy to see what it says about windscreen excess.

[Colm]

Yep. I had my windscreen replaced. Thankfully my insurance comes didn't apply any excess to windscreen cover, and it didn't affect my no claims bonus.

C