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Old 20-06-2006, 07:43 AM
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Default Windscreen stone chip/crack *Update Repaired*

Anyone know which companys offer windscreen repair service for free? And if so is this done through my insurance company or not?

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Old 20-06-2006, 08:32 AM
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On most insurance companies excess for a new screen is £50, but if you ring them up, explain it's just a chip smaller than a £1 coin, the guy will come out and repair it for free (usually)
Old 20-06-2006, 12:19 PM
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Cool! I shall give them a bell (HIC). Its a brand new screen this year as well
Old 20-06-2006, 12:43 PM
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yeah need to call your insurance hunny
Old 20-06-2006, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DanS
Cool! I shall give them a bell (HIC). Its a brand new screen this year as well
I've just had mine done off the insurance. Look at your isnurance documents and there's a windscreen claims number. RAC just dind mine, 18 year old lad came out and did it, took real care, speant a good hour or so.

If i'd of bought it myself, £560 sir
Old 20-06-2006, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DanS
Cool! I shall give them a bell (HIC). Its a brand new screen this year as well
let me know if they will do it

cant find my policy, and i need a new heated screen
Old 20-06-2006, 05:41 PM
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i am sure auto glass do free repairs in chelmsford near B&Q i think
Old 20-06-2006, 05:47 PM
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£560.......bloody hell......got a quote today for a new heated screen from RAC and it was £279..............same screen but local windscreen specialist £162 to you sir lol !!!!!. amazing how much prices vary but its always worth shopping around as i found out.
Old 20-06-2006, 05:51 PM
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Got an evil chip in my FRST screen but I wat a new one as the heating elements are knackered.

RAC did my Audi one last year for the MOT and they did a spot on job as well. Bloke was really carefull and didn't rush the job just to get done
Old 27-06-2006, 05:18 PM
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RAC came round and did the deed today. Very impressed with the result, took me a good min or two to find the crack and all thats left is a very slight mark! Very impressed! Includes a 5 year warrently

Old 27-06-2006, 07:03 PM
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Have you got any contact detail mate?
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