Post 376178 by blackc70310bhp on 2011-05-06 11:24:38
hey there as the title suggests i have 2 cracks both 2p size in my c70's windscreen they were stonechips and i had them filled but over this last winter and the real hot weather we've had here in cornwall recently the filled in chips have become cracks!!!
now i know you'll all shout insurance! but alas i am just 3rd party fire/theft!
but i do have a cunning plan and need help! there are 3 scrapyards near me one with a v70 estate and v70 saloon and the others have v70's and 850's
but no c70's,
long shot- just possibly is the v70 windscreen the same as the c70 screen?
cos if so i can get a good one from one of my scrapyards for £30 and i know a good glass specialist that can fit it for £100
im sure this would be far cheaper than autoglass! and now ive been reduced to part time in my job every pound counts!!
what are your thoughts people?!
Post 377643 by Alan M on 2011-05-13 07:29:28
Do you pass the midlands ever at all? If so I can get you a price similar to that supplied and fitted for a second hand glass. PM me if you are interested.
Post 377654 by Tomcat on 2011-05-13 08:26:56
Surely if you had the chips filled then whoever did the work should be liable for replacing the screen if their work has failed.
Post 377661 by Jimmie on 2011-05-13 09:25:44
[quote=Tomcat;377654]Surely if you had the chips filled then whoever did the work should be liable for replacing the screen if their work has failed.[/quote]
The company that did the work is not liable if the window develops cracks around the repaired area,read the small print.
The best you can hope for from a reputable firm is to get your money back if you paid for them to do the job.
Post 377677 by p fandango on 2011-05-13 12:16:48
[quote=Tomcat;377654]Surely if you had the chips filled then whoever did the work should be liable for replacing the screen if their work has failed.[/quote]
didn't you get a new screen fitted for £150?
Post 377685 by Tomcat on 2011-05-13 13:30:07
Not yet, been too busy sorting out mot's etc.
That's a bit crap that they won't guarantee the chip repair, after all some companies whole sales pitch for chip repair is that it stops your screen from cracking.
Post 378011 by blackc70310bhp on 2011-05-14 21:00:17
well the place that did the chips only charged £40 ! i prob got what i paid for!
ill get a new screen eventually hopefully!!
Post 378956 by streaky744 on 2011-05-19 20:19:26
shame your so far away as i can get brand new screen fitted for under £200 but suppose that comes with having friends in the trade
any ideas about a good but cheaper than autoglass windscreen solution?!
cheers!