Hi Guys,

 

Well the unfortunate happened and my windscreen is now cracked :( Basically was attempting to remove the old mirror (non dimming / non RLS) to do the RLS / auto dimming mirror retrofit 

and I accidently cracked / chipped the windscreen near the base of the rearview mirror. 

 

Anyhow moving forward I booked an appointment with Glass company for a replacement and paid the excess for it. But this time I made sure to inform the operator that the new windscreen should have the bracket for the rain sensor. However the operator said he will need to confirm it with the insurance company as the windscreen with RLS is more expensive?!?! And mine didn't come as standard.

 

So what are my chances? Insurance will reject it and I will have to paid for it? Or just get the standard one fitted?

 

 

 

Edited 14 March, 20188 yr by singh946

Does it really warrant replacing...

2 minutes ago, MicMac said:

Does it really warrant replacing...

 

Sorry what do you mean? They have taken payment and said somebody will get back to me as it has to be like for like replacement

Edited 14 March, 20188 yr by singh946

Only you and your insurer will know the answer to that.

Edited 14 March, 20188 yr by MicMac

 

Here is the chip actually. Its only from inside and no leaking. Basically glass chipped ans small chunk fell off.

 

 

 

Edited 14 March, 20188 yr by singh946

Your photos look like Star Trek spatial anomalies, with no reference for scale.

 

I wouldn't bother replacing it.

Haha sorry man ill get better pictures in the morning. I panicked in the evening and called the glass company straight away without taking a look next day lol if its not bad hopefully they will cancel and give me refund?

@MicMac better pictures....

 

Also you guys recon a windscreen repair kit should fix the issue?

 

 

Well the Glass company is going to replace the windscreen for like-4-like and won't fit a Rain sensor glass due to it going through insurance. :( 

 

Question to ask if its just a surface damage should I be worried about getting it replaced?

Edited 14 March, 20188 yr by singh946

I had a Vec GSI years ago and it got a crack, when I booked it in I told them it was a heat reflective window (which it wasn't), when they turned up they never questioned it and fitted heat reflective.

 

Its probably luck of the draw....