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Windscreens. Where to get them? (Other from VW Genuine)

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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!
    - RubAVeeDubDub
    Originally posted by MightyCarMods
    I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me. Your car is your story, so don't let someone else write the book.

    -| "Laura" - 2001 Bora 4-motion (now sold) |-

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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.
    '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
    '01 Beetle 2.0

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      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
      Originally posted by MightyCarMods
      I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me. Your car is your story, so don't let someone else write the book.

      -| "Laura" - 2001 Bora 4-motion (now sold) |-

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      • #4
        Shannons installed a new one for me after a stone chip. Maybe see if your insurance company can fix the issue?
        79 MK1 GLD
        03 MK4 GTI
        94 993 Carrera

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          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.
          Originally posted by MightyCarMods
          I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me. Your car is your story, so don't let someone else write the book.

          -| "Laura" - 2001 Bora 4-motion (now sold) |-

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            Auto glass Hoppers Crossing – Wizard Windscreens
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            • #7
              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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              • #8
                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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