Windscreen replacement

[mikeclio99]

My bonnet flipped back today and smashed my windscreen on i need to replace it my insurance is with greenlight has anybody made a claim for a windscreen with them was it an easy process and did they pay out ok i do have the £75 excess i know i have to pay but did they settle the rest ok

 

[Ads29]

Can't comment on insurance company, when I had mine changed earlier this year (on trade policy so no cover for screen) I only paid £110 fitted, admittedly only a basic screen that doesn't have the central bracket for light/rain sensor but even so for the little extra I'd shop around and see what prices you can get, saves goin through your insurance

 

[jamesycc]

My bonnet flipped back today and smashed my windscreen on i need to replace it my insurance is with greenlight has anybody made a claim for a windscreen with them was it an easy process and did they pay out ok i do have the £75 excess i know i have to pay but did they settle the rest ok

give @Neil@greenlight a pm. He'll sort you out.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

There's no reason not to go through insurance. It doesn't go down as a claim.

If ya have windscreen cover, just ring a windscreen company. They'll sort it all out and you never even have to speak to your insurance company

 

[Craig]

Agree might aswell go through insurance. Lol I've got to pay for my mum's hers has a fook off crack in it. I wouldn't mind I've not even needed to replace my own yet lol

 

[JamesBryan]

There's a glass cover number to call on your Greenlight policy documents.

It goes through to Autoglass. I had mine done last year.

 

[mikeclio99]

ok cheers

 

[Paris 182]

i thought that is a good idea not to create a new thread.
This Saturday i have arranged with National Windscreens to replace my windscreen. The car is still on the factory screen.
i thought that is a good idea to replace the windscreen seals so i bought a seal kit from Renault parts direct
http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-clio-182-windscreen-seal-kit/

i was thinking to apply the Rain X Repellent. what do you think?
anything else that i should do?

Thanks
Paris

 

[Amos91]

I might be wrong but would have thought the seal kit would be replaced as part of the process.

 

[Stay Puft]

I need mine done soon, through Admiral I think it's £70. Does it matter if you have the auto wipers/rain detector?

 

[Paris 182]

I might be wrong but would have thought the seal kit would be replaced as part of the process.

I thought that they putting back the old rubbers.

I need mine done soon, through Admiral I think it's £70. Does it matter if you have the auto wipers/rain detector?

I hope that shouldn't be a problem. i have mention it in the comments box. i will make sure that they will bring the correct screen (fitted with rain sensor bracket and tinted) before they do anything.

 

[JamesBryan]

It goes off your reg, so they'll know it has auto wipers/rain sensor.

It should be the solar screen too.

 

[Gus]

Doesn't come with new seals. You did the right thing buying new ones, will freshen up the look.

 

[Paris 182]

It goes off your reg, so they'll know it has auto wipers/rain sensor.

It should be the solar screen too.

@JamesBryan Solar screen is how is been called the front tinted screen?

 

[Paris 182]

Doesn't come with new seals. You did the right thing buying new ones, will freshen up the look.

Thanks mate

 

[Paris 182]

what is your opinion for the Rain x repellent

 

[JamesBryan]

@JamesBryan Solar screen is how is been called the front tinted screen?

Yes mate, it's meant to reflect the heat.

 

[Ads29]

Doesn't come with new seals. You did the right thing buying new ones, will freshen up the look.

Indeed and national tried to sell me a set @ 40 odd quid too, needless to say I tood them to shove it

 

[Stay Puft]

It goes off your reg, so they'll know it has auto wipers/rain sensor.

It should be the solar screen too.

Hmm, well Admiral seem to think my car is a cup although i've said otherwise..

 

[0191joe123]

Thanks mate

Autoglass will supply new trims (just tell them they are dammaged) nationals wont and they are ruff as hell ,although i do work for autoglass so am a little 1 sided lol


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[Chris_Beer]

Anyone know if Renault still supply the screens

Be nice to have a genuine one

 

[oreA]

Does anyone know if the seal kit can be fitted at a later date rather than at the time of the screen being fitted?

I spoke to my local Renault parts dealer today, and out of interest asked him about a new screen - £400+. I'm getting one fitted for £186 (because I have 3rd party insurance only 😞)

 

[Paris 182]

Does anyone know if the seal kit can be fitted at a later date rather than at the time of the screen being fitted?

I spoke to my local Renault parts dealer today, and out of interest asked him about a new screen - £400+. I'm getting one fitted for £186 (because I have 3rd party insurance only 😞)

The a pillar seals yes can go later. The top one has to go with the screen

 

[oreA]

The a pillar seals yes can go later. The top one has to go with the screen

Thank you :up:

 

[dane0]

what is your opinion for the Rain x repellent

don't go for it its a cheap product mainly sold in halfords etc. Go for a product called H2GO its am amazing product. similar price to Rain X but lasts around 3 months per application and depending on how much you use the 100ml bottle should see you through a year. It is slightly more expensive but the quality of water beading is a million times better. Rain X for the shower glass maybe lol?

 

[jamesycc]

had rain x, was rubbish. Never again.

 

[dane0]

had rain x, was rubbish. Never again.

Its the equivalent of buying spanners and screwdrivers from pound land haa

 

[oreA]

I use Rain-X because I picked up a job lot when my local "The Range" were selling it off cheap. It works reasonably well, but needs re-applying pretty much weekly 🙈.

I agree with @dane0, Angelwax H2Go is far superior in it's ability to shed water and longevity :up:.

 

[dane0]

I use Rain-X because I picked up a job lot when my local "The Range" were selling it off cheap. It works reasonably well, but needs re-applying pretty much weekly 🙈.

I agree with @dane0, Angelwax H2Go is far superior in it's ability to shed water and longevity :up:.

yeah its ok but at a standard price its pennies different compared to H2GO, and the H2GO far outperforms it as well as longevity as you say. but if i could get Rain X for a silly price id get it to run around and do my house windows with

 

[dane0]

also as this is a relatively new thread did anyone get a replacement window outside of the insurance? if so how much did it cost? i'm going to ask my insurance tomorrow about NCD being affected as it never used to be, due to it being a separate policy running alongside the car insurance policy but in recent times i believe you now need to declare it and have your premiums as well as NCD affected

 

[paul72s]

Had mine done this week by Autoglass. I checked the policy (Esure) and NCD is not affected as there are no electronic aids as an integral part of the screen (Ford heated screens maybe?). The Clio just has the plastic clip for your existing rain sensor. Cost £100 excess and the guy did it in an hour including new seals.

Checked with the local place, National Windscreens and they quoted me £360 fitted. Said it was more expensive due to the rain sensor attachment. That's one expensive plastic clip.

 

[SC03OTT]

as there are no electronic aids as an integral part of the screen (Ford heated screens maybe?).

They'll be referring to cameras for lane assistance etc etc.

On a separate note, heated windscreens are available on many cars these days. Not just Fords.

 

[Stay Puft]

Autoglass did mine last week, had no issue with the rain sensor. £75 excess through Admiral.

 

[oreA]

Checked with the local place, National Windscreens and they quoted me £360 fitted. Said it was more expensive due to the rain sensor attachment. That's one expensive plastic clip.

Something doesn't seem right about their quote, National did mine for £186, including the rain sensor bracket. And my bracket is an expensive metal one :wink::smile:.

 

[dane0]

Autoglass did mine last week, had no issue with the rain sensor. £75 excess through Admiral.

I'm with elephant who is part of admiral who deal with people who have had claims where admiral typically wont. I just phoned them and they said I can claim on the windscreen cover I have and it wont affect NCD, but I will need to declare it as a claim under ' any claims and convictions in the last 5 years' as now even on compare websites there's a section for it now. I don't know if its worth claiming or not now because as soon as you have any claim many companies point blank refuse to give a quote as soon as you tick yes. Many will ignore it as a claim once you spoke to them but potentially your top 3 cheapest may not even look at you for it and I don't think personally it would be worth it.

 

[Ads29]

also as this is a relatively new thread did anyone get a replacement window outside of the insurance? if so how much did it cost? i'm going to ask my insurance tomorrow about NCD being affected as it never used to be, due to it being a separate policy running alongside the car insurance policy but in recent times i believe you now need to declare it and have your premiums as well as NCD affected

As @oreA mentioned a sport windscreen with auto light/wipers is £186 fitted (I know because I mentioned it a while ago over pm) or a bog standard non auto wizardry one is £112 fitted, I went for this one and it's been absolutely fine, Ive gotten rid of all unnecessary weight and gone track only with mine though

 

[dane0]

As @oreA mentioned a sport windscreen with auto light/wipers is £186 fitted (I know because I mentioned it a while ago over pm) or a bog standard non auto wizardry one is £112 fitted, I went for this one and it's been absolutely fine, Ive gotten rid of all unnecessary weight and gone track only with mine though

Who's this with? I phoned national windscreens for my local fitter and he wanted 240+VAT? I'd happily pay what you paid but this seems to be a lot more than everyone else has quoted

 

[oreA]

Who's this with? I phoned national windscreens for my local fitter and he wanted 240+VAT? I'd happily pay what you paid but this seems to be a lot more than everyone else has quoted

National Windscreens - ring their 'main' number & you get directed to your local place. I contacted them on @Ads29's kind advice. £186 for the all singing/dancing version with the bracket for the rain sensor & athermic coating.