Windscreen Replacement ...... Any Tips?

tonb · February 12, 2003

Had the misfortune to take a large projectile square on the top of the windscreen the other night ..... thought I had got away with it until yesterday and saw a lovely crack gleefully spreading down the screen

Got it booked it for Friday - at the small cost of 500 beer tokens ...

the point of my post - has anybody else had their screen replaced - and if so are there any tips on what to look out for when they are removing and refitting?

:eerrrmm:

Claire G · February 12, 2003

You should check your insurance. Most companies give you cover for windscreens and if you go through them it'll only cost £50 or so.

My rear windscreen was replaced year before last and the only thing really to watch out for is that you don't drive it before the replacement guys tell you it'll be ready. Also, don't be surprised if it's marked Toyota!

tonb · February 12, 2003

Claire,

Luckily it is covered by Lex One-call!! (phew)

I will check to make sure that my buggy doesnt come back with a toyotal badged screed as opposed to a Lexus!

Just a darn pest ........ :duh:

JOHNNY-BOY · February 12, 2003

Just make sure they fit the correct one, it took three attempts to get mine right. Also make sure they don't stick any of the rubber to the paint work and they take care of your baby.

tonb · February 13, 2003

Thanks for the tip JB, it is being done by Autowindscreens - any experience of them?

JOHNNY-BOY · February 13, 2003

Yep, they were the ones who took three attempts.

In the end I spoke to Martin at Lexus Leicester who gave me the part number for my windscreen I then passed this on and hey presto the next screen is the correct one :D