Hi everyone just wondering if anyone who has had a heated windscreen have had to have it replaced and whether you encountered any problems? Any views are much appreciated 

You will need the A5 camera recalibrated after a new screen is fitted,

this can only be done by your dealer, it should be covered under the windscreen insurance offered by your insurance company.

Yes, I had a cracked screen late last year. Went through insurance but used Skoda to do the work and supply and OEM screeen, they also calibrated. The actual screen replacement was carried out by National Windscreens at the dealers. Flawless fitment and not an issue since. I did pay an extra excess to use Skoda rather that Autoglass per my LV policy. That was my approach. Autoglass incidentally do have the calibration equipment at my local centre but I had heard mixed stories on success. My view was I'd have an easier route for recourse if there was an issue as my dealer has been reliable. Cost more but happy with the result.

Thanks been told by my insurance that if I go the Skoda route I won’t be covered 

Yes, it is down to the policy. The Skoda dealer did say to me they had worked with both Autoglass and National Windscreens and they would recommend National Windscreens every time. Obviously there may be an ulterior motive for that recommendation but it may help. Incidentally the cost through my Skoda dealer prior to the LV reimbursing was £780. OEM heated glass, fitted with calibration.

 

Important for me was Skoda OEM glass.

Edited 26 June, 20205 yr by jasoncmiles