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  1. 17-01-2014, 09:38 PM #1
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    Windscreens. Where to get them? (Other from VW Genuine)

    GDay all,

    Car went through a roadworthy check today and not surprisingly, I need a new windscreen. Seems the previous QLD owner must've liked driving down the coast and have sandblasted the crap out of it. No chance for a fill-in resin.

    VW has quoted me $440 for a new windscreen.

    Anyone ever used aftermarket before? And where can I source one?

    I have removed windscreens in the past, I could do the same at the wreckers, just not sure how to properly check a roadworthy one. I have an installer that will fit a screen for $80 cash.

    Any help?

    Thanks!
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  2. 17-01-2014, 09:51 PM #2
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    Windscreens O'brien?

    Should be heaps of windscreen places around.

    $440 isn't too bad a price for a European car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Umai Naa!! View Post
    Windscreens O'brien?

    Should be heaps of windscreen places around.

    $440 isn't too bad a price for a European car.
    O'Brien is second to extortion. Their prices are ridiculous!

    I know it's not that bad but I'm still trying to see if I can get one cheaper
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    Shannons installed a new one for me after a stone chip. Maybe see if your insurance company can fix the issue?
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    Quote Originally Posted by YellowDieselGolf View Post
    Shannons installed a new one for me after a stone chip. Maybe see if your insurance company can fix the issue?
    Thanks, but on my policy windscreen cover is an option that you have to pay for. I never did.
    Would love to be insured by Shannons but they wont insure me due to my age and not having a 'enthusiast' car according to their standards.
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    Could always pay the extra on insurance, make the claim, then don't continue the windscreen cover next year. I think mine was only about $30-50/year extra.

    Or glass polish could also be an option depending on the damage
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    Im with NRMA and I recently got my windscreen replaced for free at Obrien. It's like an extra 4-$5 a month for the windscreen cover and you get any chips or small cracks repaired for free. So its not a bad option.
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