Windscreen Replacement

[shami]

Hi all,

Just curious of experiances with windscreen replacement. O'Briens? seem to be the way to go, but anyone got any alternatives or reasons why i shouldnt go with O'Briens?

[Mrk_Mickey]

I'll +1 for O'Briens.

I had my windscreen replaced two wednesdays ago by a friendly bloke from O'Briens who showed me all the steps and was very thorough with his work. He was happy to chat too.

[Jarred]

whilst I have nothing against Obriens, I found that Jim's windscreens were cheaper, than Obriens, and everyone else. the bloke I got asked the best quote I had gotten, and and then made it cheaper!

I'd pass his number along, but you're in syd.

[OEM G60]

Obriens done a good job on mine, he'd never seen or heard of a Corrado either, took his time and done a perfect job.

[Buller_Scott]

i too was happy with windscreens obrien.

yes, they were up to 80 bucks more than some of the other companies but they've done a fantastic job- no issues whatsoever, and with a lifetime warranty.

and besides, they were still something in the ball park of half price less than to go to VW to do it.

it was very much a case of set-and-forget

[Jarred]

I got a couple quotes last night for my Audi, obriens were over $400, two other lesser know mobs were $250 and $225. I know I'm not made of money, so it's worth shopping around sometimes, esp if its coming out of your pocket?

[Brendan_A]

Get the windscreen option on your comprehensive insurance. Only an extra $63 a year and you get to claim once a year for either windscreen, sunroof or side window glass. Worth it!

[Rocket36]

Get the windscreen option on your comprehensive insurance. Only an extra $63 a year and you to get claim once a year for either windscreen, sunroof or side window glass. Worth it!

Yup! With Shannons it's complimentary for 1 claim per vehicle per year. VERY handy. Makes it nothing more than an inconvenience to get fixed.

[Dubdabest]

Yeh the winscreen option is good cover especially if needed to replace the front windscreen with the rain sensor which could cost a lot.

[shami]

THanks all...much appreciated.

[Dubdabest]

Thanks to this thread, I was inspired to ring up my insurer yesterday for this tiny stonechip on my car's front windscreen that has been there for a while.

The whole process was painless and I went into O'Brien this morning only to be told that the damage is not severe enough to be repaired so I have now cancelled the insurance claim. Oh well... stonechip lives for another day