Club G40 Forum
Technical => Exterior and Interior => Topic started by: Alex on November 02, 2012, 05:07:19 pm
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I've got a chip on my screen, which I'm getting repaired next week. Supposedly.
If it can't be repaired, and I'm concerned it can't be, then my screen excess is £80.
What's the going rate for a windscreen at Volkswagen these days? And has anyone bought a tinted screen from somewhere else for less than £80? Such as, say, does anyone have an unetched one going spare for cheap?
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I payed £110 for a new tinted screen and rubber from A company called amd(I think), you'll do well to find one for £80 unless like you say it's second hand!
But if your getting a screen put in, there's nothing like a nice new one, and for £80 I'd be happy.
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Just looked in my books, was A.V.G.
I can give you there number and the part number for the screen? The screen on its own was £83.67+vat, rubber was £8+vat. Fitting was free.
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A year ago a new tinted screen from VW was £81.06 inc VAT (with a small discount applied). I guess it comes down any requirement for an VW original screen (shows etc?) and if you're willing to fit it yourself, or pay someone a little to do it for you?
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mobile auto windscreens done mine - was like £90 fitted for a tinted one and that was 3 months ago
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I went to VAG TPS about 6-7 months ago and they said it was just over £70.
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Shit, thought I'd replied to this.
To cut a long story short, I've gone for a new screen.
The chip is in the MOT failure part of the windscreen, and it's just large enough that a jobsworth tester could fail me for it. So, while I can get it repaired on my insurance, I'm going to do it. No point forking out £25 for a repair only to still have to replace the screen for its next MOT.
I'll be watching them fit it this time. Last screen I had fitted as a replacement job they filled the seal with sealant which blocked all of the drainage holes on the scuttle and flooded the passenger footwell. ::)
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Check to see what screen rubber they use to if they cut yours to take it out.. As they used a non-moulded type on mine which is slightly annoying as it doesn't match the rest of the car now :( Pete can supply the moulded ones :)
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That's what I've got on mine anyway, I did think about replacing it but the swap is booked in for Monday so I don't have time. I'm not overly bothered though.