Windshield replacement

[Rotarski]

Hi guys,

So my front windshield cracked a while back but it's also leaking around the top edges getting the headliner next to the pillars wet so I decided to get it replaced. The issue I'm having is determining if the previous window was the correct model and if it indeed was installed correctly as on some Fabia's I've seen around my neighborhood the glass almost reaches the side exterior pillars but on mine it's not and there is a rubber sealer all around the edges of the windshield that got filled with dirt. Also the top plastic ornaments don't seem to fit really well and I'm really surprised they didn't flew away already. I'm trying to figure out if I need to buy anything before I go to replace the windshield.

Edited 9 September, 2021 by Rotarski

[cello]

I have the same issue on my Fabia VRS 05 , window cracked  and MOT is now due and as the crack has grown to cover half the windscreen area will need replacing.

 

I usually do all my own repairs but think I will call in the experts to do this , its partly covered under my insurance and although I hear the Skoda glass is better quality then the screens the specialists use cant  see me enjoying wrestling with my windscreen for my neighbours entertainment lol  

[JoeF]

I had a local mobile windscreen guy replace mine a while back. Cost about £250 and took around an hour.

The mark on the bottom of the screen says Pilkington glass, I have no issue with the quality seems just like any car windscreen.

 

Not a job I would like to attempt myself.