Retro_Link Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 I have a small chip, about half the size of my little finger nail in my windscreen so payed a visit to the autoglass website: Here's what you told us about your problem: • The damage is to your windscreen • The damage is a chip smaller than a £2 coin • The damage is not in the driver's line of vision • The damage is less than 6cm from the windscreen's edge Based on your answers it is likely that we will have to replace your windscreen. Seriously what the...?!! "Autoglass Repair... Autglass Re... ip you off!"
Ashley Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 Can't you use one of those other companies that seemingly 'fill in' the damage if its so small?
Retro_Link Posted October 1, 2010 Author Posted October 1, 2010 That's what the tv advert shows autoglass doing...
Ashley Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 Hence why I said "one of those other companies" :p
Pancake Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 Woah... that sounds a bit unnecessary. I bet there's another company out there that'd do it cheaper.
Retro_Link Posted October 1, 2010 Author Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) The problem is how close to the edge it is. Yeah that's what I assumed... but really it's a tiny tiny chip, and probably 5cm in. Has anybody seen any alternative companies advertised on the tele, or used a nationwide company? I'm a bit reluctant to just get someone out the phone book... I thought Autoglass were pretty much who everyone turned to for these small chips. Edited October 1, 2010 by Retro_Link
Ximikal Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 I'm with Swiftcover insurance and they use Auto Windscreens (Google it - not posted enough to post links) I had quite a large chip that was bigger than a 5p coin and the lady on the phone when I booked it said I needed a new windscreen, but when the man came to fix it, he said it was in a section that could be repaired so he repaired it. It's physically still there but it's as strong as the rest of the windscreen now.
nightwolf Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 I would suggest getting someone to come and visit and see, mine was the same as yours and the website is stupid. In the end I had to replace my windscreen but it was because it was lower down in the view where the most pressure is! Get it seen too.
LegoMan1031 Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) Have u got any places that regulary have autoglass vans at supermarkets or whatever? If you do you could turn up there and see what the guys say. If he says you need a new windscreen you can just go "no thanks" and off you pop. Mine was within 6cm of the bottom edge and he never said anything. I had a chip on my windscreen for 2 and ahalf years near the bottom, it never got bigger no matter the weather, i only got it done a few weeks ago coz i seen one of their vans at a supermarket and i thought 'what the hell, ill finally do it'. Edited October 1, 2010 by Mike1988uk
Platty Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 I love Autoglass, sorted me out twice. Both times I've just rolled up to them in a shopping centre car park and they've done it there and then free of charge and no impact on my insurance. As Mike said if I was you I would find one in a car park and ask them if it is fixable or it is a replacement. The website is probably being over cautious.
Retro_Link Posted October 2, 2010 Author Posted October 2, 2010 Thanks for your help guys and gal, good suggestions... will keep an eye out for a van.
Charlie Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 The website is probably being over cautious. This. The website will be running on a formula to keep things simple and quick. One of the things that you said will have fit the criteria for a new windscreen. A technician will no doubt have a closer look when they come to fix it and will be able to give you the proper diagnosis.
nightwolf Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 Definitely, it's most likely fixable, unfortunately because of where my chip was I had to replace it, but that's placement, I even passed my MOT with that chip!
LegoMan1031 Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 Definitely, it's most likely fixable, unfortunately because of where my chip was I had to replace it, but that's placement, I even passed my MOT with that chip! My car passed as well! As long as the chip isn't in the drivers line of sight it's fine!!
nightwolf Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 My car passed as well! As long as the chip isn't in the drivers line of sight it's fine!! They also say about size too, my dad and I were quite surprised.
RP2A03 Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 In Texas you can have this on you windshield as long as the driver can still see and it does not interfere with the wipers.
Eenuh Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 In Texas you can have this on you windshield as long as the driver can still see and it does not interfere with the wipers. Haha that reminds me of my ex's car (also in Texas). He had a huge crack running through the middle of his windscreen, all the way from the bottom to the top. I thought it was scary and always feared the windscreen would fall apart with every bump we went over. =P
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