Cracked Windshield! Help Please

marakbai · 04-24-2010, 10:49 AM

Hey guys and gals,

thanks to the 404 I have a cracked windshield. Took it in to Speedy and it definitely needs to be replaced; can't be repaired.

Anyone has any experience with these Auto Glass shops? Any preference in the Newmarket area between Speedy, Apple and Auto Glass Plus? Any reason to be concerned using an exact replica aftermarket glass vs BMW? Also does it matter if I pay for it or go through insurance?

Clearly this is my first time dealing with this stuff so any and all comments are welcome.

Merci

campbelly · 04-24-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by marakbai

Hey guys and gals,

thanks to the 404 I have a cracked windshield. Took it in to Speedy and it definitely needs to be replaced; can't be repaired.

Anyone has any experience with these Auto Glass shops? Any preference in the Newmarket area between Speedy, Apple and Auto Glass Plus? Any reason to be concerned using an exact replica aftermarket glass vs BMW? Also does it matter if I pay for it or go through insurance?

Clearly this is my first time dealing with this stuff so any and all comments are welcome.

Merci

when dealing with something as important as a windshield/airbag/brakes or something like that its always a good idea to spent the bit extra for a safe/warranted OEM piece..just seems safer to me..but thats just my opinion

Mookie469 · 04-24-2010, 01:46 PM

This just happened to me, if I was you i will go to getbmwpart.com and get the glass fro. There that is the cheapest that I founded for then you can get a quote for an install fro one the shops near by your location. Good luck.

snipersix · 04-24-2010, 01:49 PM

it happened to me 2 months ago, i just claimed it from icbc and had bmw dealership fix it for me

IB6UB9ok · 04-24-2010, 02:19 PM

Happened to me last summer. Went to BMW and was quoted $1,6xx including labour. Parts alone are $9xx and the rest is labour and tax. I didn't go this route nor claim insurance, instead I asked my cousin who owns a bodyshop to order me an OEM Pilkington windsheild from the dealer at wholesale price and have another friend of mine who's been in the windsheild repair business for over 20 years replace it for me...total cost $600. Saved $1,000!

If you are interested in this, send me a PM and I'll see if I can pull this off for you. Don't get an aftermarket windsheild, everyone I've spoke to encountered leaking and wind noise.

Soni · 04-24-2010, 02:57 PM

I got my OEM windshield replaced by Jonathan, sorry, I don't remember his company name. Below is his contact number

Jonathan
416- 451 9679

PS.
OEM winshield with labor, I paid $800. (Dealer quoted me $1500+tax)
Non OEM winshield, Jonathan quoted me something like $300-$400.

Best things is he comes to your place to replace the windshield for you.

MechUT · 04-24-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Soni

Non OEM winshield, Jonathan quoted me something like $300-$400.

Got a similar price at Bimmersport... some brand I've never heard off, but does the job.

Rossland · 04-24-2010, 07:30 PM

Had my windshield replaced twice. The first one was an aftermarket one, and it didn't fit, too narrow. So we had to go with the OEM. Insurance paid the whole thing. There is a previous thread on this.

Belarus · 04-24-2010, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marakbai

Hey guys and gals,

thanks to the 404 I have a cracked windshield. Took it in to Speedy and it definitely needs to be replaced; can't be repaired.

Anyone has any experience with these Auto Glass shops? Any preference in the Newmarket area between Speedy, Apple and Auto Glass Plus? Any reason to be concerned using an exact replica aftermarket glass vs BMW? Also does it matter if I pay for it or go through insurance?

Clearly this is my first time dealing with this stuff so any and all comments are welcome.

Merci

When you bought your car did BMW throw in Vehicle Protection ?

marakbai · 04-26-2010, 11:04 PM

Thanks all!! Feedback was great.

For sure I'm going OEM, and having it changed on Thursday at the dealer; through insurance.

I'll be sure to keep these notes handy in case there's a next time and insurance says no go ... but hopefully we'll be fine.

Can't wait to be back to normal!!

Thanks again

Me_Hi · 04-27-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by snipersix

it happened to me 2 months ago, i just claimed it from icbc and had bmw dealership fix it for me

do not compare insurance systems / rates from state run provinces like Vancouver and Quebec with privatelly owned, money hungry ones in Ontario. They are sucking people dry out there....

sathees siva · 04-27-2010, 12:56 PM

Call this guy:

Jonathan
416-451-9679

He can get OEM or aftermarket.

marakbai · 04-29-2010, 02:35 PM

Thanks Sathees! I'll keep the info for next time.

The car is at Open Road right now getting the new windshield done; I'm cruising in a black Suzuki SX4 ... jealous???

LOL

As of Monday free loaner policy is dunzo, it's going to be $20/rental; $40/BMW

Ah well

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IB6UB9ok Lieutenant 52 Rep 530 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i xDrive Estoril Blue Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW E90 330i [8.80]	Happened to me last summer. Went to BMW and was quoted $1,6xx including labour. Parts alone are $9xx and the rest is labour and tax. I didn't go this route nor claim insurance, instead I asked my cousin who owns a bodyshop to order me an OEM Pilkington windsheild from the dealer at wholesale price and have another friend of mine who's been in the windsheild repair business for over 20 years replace it for me...total cost $600. Saved $1,000! If you are interested in this, send me a PM and I'll see if I can pull this off for you. Don't get an aftermarket windsheild, everyone I've spoke to encountered leaking and wind noise. __________________ BMS PBX/full OEM M-Tech/Perf SSK/Perf strut bar/Perf exhaust/Perf steering wheel/Perf CF trunk spoiler/Perf Handbrake lever/AFe Stage 2 intake/Powerstop drilled and slotted rotors all around/Powerstop Carbon Ceramic pads/M3 front Control Arms/SS brake lines/Koni Yellows/H&R sport springs/Pilot Super Sports all around/PIAA angel eyes/matte black grills/CF splitters/20% tints all-around
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Soni Major General 225 Rep 8,375 Posts Drives: Just a car Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CANADA eh! iTrader: (35) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [9.00]	I got my OEM windshield replaced by Jonathan, sorry, I don't remember his company name. Below is his contact number Jonathan 416- 451 9679 PS. OEM winshield with labor, I paid $800. (Dealer quoted me $1500+tax) Non OEM winshield, Jonathan quoted me something like $300-$400. Best things is he comes to your place to replace the windshield for you.
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Rossland Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 297 Posts Drives: US 06 330xi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Had my windshield replaced twice. The first one was an aftermarket one, and it didn't fit, too narrow. So we had to go with the OEM. Insurance paid the whole thing. There is a previous thread on this.
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marakbai Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2009 335i xDrive; 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Thanks all!! Feedback was great. For sure I'm going OEM, and having it changed on Thursday at the dealer; through insurance. I'll be sure to keep these notes handy in case there's a next time and insurance says no go ... but hopefully we'll be fine. Can't wait to be back to normal!! Thanks again __________________ AW 2009 BMW 335i xDrive Automatic; Executive; Audiophile AND SG 2010 BMW X3 30i xDrive Automatic; Executive
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sathees siva $~TIVU EMPIRE~$ 133 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (2)	Call this guy: Jonathan 416-451-9679 He can get OEM or aftermarket. __________________ Retired: 08 E92 335i
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marakbai Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2009 335i xDrive; 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Thanks Sathees! I'll keep the info for next time. The car is at Open Road right now getting the new windshield done; I'm cruising in a black Suzuki SX4 ... jealous??? LOL As of Monday free loaner policy is dunzo, it's going to be $20/rental; $40/BMW Ah well __________________ AW 2009 BMW 335i xDrive Automatic; Executive; Audiophile AND SG 2010 BMW X3 30i xDrive Automatic; Executive
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