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Jun 11, 2010 18:48:37 GMT
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Our trusty mk3 golf has failed its mot I'm truley gutted cracked windscreen as its on my brothers learner insurance it doesn't cover it so we called autoglass etc and was quoted £410 thats £400 more than the cars worth So I'm asking for some mk3 pics to cheer me up ill start MINE   |
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Jun 11, 2010 18:53:07 GMT
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get a screen from a scrappy there should be plenty of Mk3 in scrapyards and get a mate to help you fit it. You need screen glue, string and possibly new rubbers incase you muller yours removing the old one. You might be able to do it for £100 if you can find a cheap enough windscreen
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Jun 11, 2010 20:02:55 GMT
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Ah,thats not so good,if it makes you feel any better i got a 10in crack thru the windscreen of my new scooby forester only 2 weeks after i got it,gutted  cheapest i can get one for is 510 quid as its heated and I'm only tpft... Good luck sortin it fella  |
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Jun 11, 2010 21:19:34 GMT
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Jun 11, 2010 22:34:18 GMT
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thnaks mate went scrappy hunting found 6 mk3s all with cracked screens lol not my day its got one of those bonded screens
so its a cow to remove never mind something will show
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Jun 11, 2010 22:50:27 GMT
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they may be harder to remove than rubberseal screens, but theres a lot less chance of breaking it as you won;t be hoofing it out with your feet.
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Jun 11, 2010 22:58:54 GMT
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My friend got his sisters mk3s screen replaced professionally for about £200, I was under the impression it was autoglass that did it but I guess not, I'll try and find out who it was for you.
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£410 sounds like a bit of a curse word take to me!
How long does it take and what is the hourly rate?
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You need to look harder...I recently had a tinted mk3 golf screen supplied and fitted for £81!
I phoned quite a few places and the range was £81 to £120...don't know where you asked, but ask around some more...
EDIT- just seen you called autoglass...the big companies that do insurance work are never the best option...they charge the earth because the insurance companies just pay it...autoglass, auto windscreens, etc are always best avoided if you don't like being finacially raped
I used "Screen Saver"- I think they're a national franchise so have a look!
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i'd perhaps try tamworth mobile windscreens - you may be slighly out of their area, but they get screens made etc and are independant.
If you book it in you should be able to drive to and from the place of repair as part of the MOT repair, which will save you a few £££ when negotiating price.
alternatively once you have a screen from a scrapper, get a local (independant) installer to fit - i wouldn't fancy the hassle of buying all the materials to fit a one-off bonded in jobbie.
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Jun 12, 2010 11:03:36 GMT
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hey guys thanks for the helpful advice I'm not gonna give up lol
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Jun 12, 2010 11:51:09 GMT
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try RAC windscreens too, i had a side window smashed and autoglass wanted double what i paid RAC and that wasnt for a tinted window which I needed. best of luck, it could have been worse than a cracked windscreen though |
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Jun 12, 2010 13:02:41 GMT
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Fook me! i just had a quote for a new one fitted in an XJS at £300, ring about mate! most breakers will have a number for somone who will cut out and re-bond in a S/H screen |
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Jun 12, 2010 14:50:39 GMT
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This just reminded me, I've got a chip in my scirocco's screen, I think I've got cover on my insurance but in case I haven't can anyone recommend somewhere in the south west that can repair it for me before it turns into a crack?
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Jun 12, 2010 16:17:32 GMT
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Theres a company called Multiscreens i used to use, he gets second hand screens and fits em for a good price, i wouldnt normaly say that but i see your local ish! I aint got his number anymore, but if ya 118 "Multi screens" ya might come up with summut
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Jun 12, 2010 16:43:22 GMT
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Sorry to thread jack davey but instead of openening up another thread,while were on the subject does anyone know of any cheapy windscreen fitters in the south west? Ive just rang rac and they quoted 710 quid for the forester...it seems to be getting more expensive! I'll let you get bck to your golfs now........  |
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Jun 12, 2010 17:16:01 GMT
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EDIT- just seen you called autoglass...the big companies that do insurance work are never the best option...they charge the earth because the insurance companies just pay it...autoglass, auto windscreens, etc are always best avoided if you don't like being finacially raped This. Exactly what I found as well. But if you know a fitter, may be worth going to say hello to him.. Now I'm not saying that windscreen fitters, or chip repairers are corrupt, but I'm yet to find one who isn't interested in a cheeky cash job. |
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Jun 12, 2010 17:21:37 GMT
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Sorry to thread jack davey but instead of openening up another thread,while were on the subject does anyone know of any cheapy windscreen fitters in the south west? Ive just rang rac and they quoted 710 quid for the forester...it seems to be getting more expensive! I'll let you get bck to your golfs now........ ok scrap that,just rang a local one in glos under the name of autoglaze,a very helpful chap is coming out on tuesday to fit one for 225 quid! very happy ;D davey I hope you get yours sorted,seems the lads are right,local is best Have a pic of our old mk3 dizzle with some frosting on.....  |
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Last Edit: Jun 12, 2010 18:25:11 GMT by scoobypete
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Just had a call off my Dad.
He had a windscreen replaced in his Mk2 picasso (The one with the massive front screen)
£1200!!! I think it was on the insurance though (phew)
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My mums KA windscreen mysteriously cracked so I phoned around. All the insurance places wanted £400+ and would take 3 days before they could come out. Got it done for £80 an hour later, completely legit by some bloke who I'll probably be using again on the 106 to save masking round the screen when I paint it (I'll get him to take this screen out, then come back and fit a new one when I've painted the car. No sense using a 2nd hand/reusing my ropey screen when they are something like £30 new)
It's like when you get a quote for some bodywork and the guy asks if it's you, or the insurance paying for it.
On my Saxo I had 2 quotes from the same guy for what amounted to an OSF wing and indicator replacing. Insurance price was £1150+vat (writing the car off) and the cash price for the same job was £145.
Of course the insurance job comes with the use of the 1l Micra courtesy car and a full valet whereas the cash job would require me paying some chaps at an old petrol forecourt a tenner to clean it and borrowing my mums car for a few days.
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Last Edit: Jun 14, 2010 7:54:19 GMT by cobblers
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cheapest i can get one for is 510 quid as its heated and I'm only tpft...
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