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#657874 - 24th Jan 2012 5:08pm windscreen replacement
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Hi,have just found a crack on my windscreen (fiat seicento)I can have it replaced through my insurance for £75 or could it be done cheaper going to a scrappy and having someone to fit it for me...just thinking about it affecting my no claims..any help greatly appreciated..many thanks

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#657875 - 24th Jan 2012 5:13pm Re: windscreen replacement [Re: nidgynoo]
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try wirral spares, pretty decent prices on new screens 653 4422

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#657876 - 24th Jan 2012 5:37pm Re: windscreen replacement [Re: nidgynoo]
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Windscreen replacements don't usually affect no claims bonus, you just have to pay the excess, best check with your insurers.

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#657907 - 24th Jan 2012 7:07pm Re: windscreen replacement [Re: Salmon]
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we have had 2 screens replaced by wirral spares both done outside the house both well below average price
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mondeo ghia x front screen
national windscreens £ 497:00
wirral spares £ 103:00

citroen xsara front screen
national windscreens £175:00
wirral spares £ 80:00
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#657925 - 24th Jan 2012 8:14pm Re: windscreen replacement [Re: nidgynoo]
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Have to agree, Wirral Spares, anything that couldn't be done through insurance went to them, cheapest for miles, and a good job too.

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#657930 - 24th Jan 2012 8:23pm Re: windscreen replacement [Re: TheDr]
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Have to agree, Wirral Spares, anything that couldn't be done through insurance went to them, cheapest for miles, and a good job too.


withthat

Also very tidy, minimum mess.

We get all our van screens replaced by Wirral spares and they done my Astra screen too, proper original with the blue sun visor band too, pretty sure it was £80.
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#657934 - 24th Jan 2012 8:42pm Re: windscreen replacement [Re: nidgynoo]
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thanks for the advice everyone,wirral spares want £60 + vat...excess on insurance is £75,and it doesn't affect my no claims so I guess its a no brainer..thanks again!!

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#658063 - 24th Jan 2012 11:03pm Re: windscreen replacement [Re: nidgynoo]
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All I can say is to read your policy very carefully, although it may not affect your no-claims discount it can still be used against you in other ways.

Extract from SwiftCovers terms and conditions.

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In the event of a windscreen replacement only claim, your No Claims Discount will not increase in the following year.

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#658131 - 25th Jan 2012 12:11am Re: windscreen replacement [Re: nidgynoo]
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thanks dr,will check it out..£60 from wirral spares was a used one which i thought was a little excessive but i may be wrong?

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#658143 - 25th Jan 2012 1:37am Re: windscreen replacement [Re: mrhanky]
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Originally Posted By: mrhanky
try wirral spares, pretty decent prices on new screens 653 4422


I echo that, I've used Borough Road three times. They're 60 - 90 quid fitted, and they do it that day. It also helps they're actually all nice, pleasant people working in there.
Auto Windscreens cracked a new screen putting it in, and didn't even seal it up. The crack spread in weeks, and water go in through the missing seal. Never again.

Also, adverts saying free chip repair. A chip can be repaired, but it won't spread, a crack can't be repaired and depending where it is, it will usually spread - you'll need a new screen if it's cracked.
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#658148 - 25th Jan 2012 7:06am Re: windscreen replacement [Re: nidgynoo]
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Originally Posted By: nidgynoo
thanks dr,will check it out..£60 from wirral spares was a used one which i thought was a little excessive but i may be wrong?


you sure it was used?

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#658149 - 25th Jan 2012 7:52am Re: windscreen replacement [Re: mrhanky]
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if its not a bonded screen, they are easy to fit using string


Edited by Willo (25th Jan 2012 8:02am)

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#658150 - 25th Jan 2012 8:31am Re: windscreen replacement [Re: Willo]
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dont forget the washing up liquid up as well Willo lol
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#658158 - 25th Jan 2012 10:22am Re: windscreen replacement [Re: TheDr]
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Originally Posted By: TheDr
All I can say is to read your policy very carefully, although it may not affect your no-claims discount it can still be used against you in other ways.

Extract from SwiftCovers terms and conditions.

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In the event of a windscreen replacement only claim, your No Claims Discount will not increase in the following year.



Yup, they used it as an excuse to bump my mates premium up, said it was classed as a claim.
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#658160 - 25th Jan 2012 10:34am Re: windscreen replacement [Re: nidgynoo]
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Originally Posted By: nidgynoo
thanks for the advice everyone,wirral spares want £60 + vat...excess on insurance is £75,and it doesn't affect my no claims so I guess its a no brainer..thanks again!!


Whichever way you look at it your going to have to pay out the same so IMHO i would be paying wirral spares and leave insurance as it is. Less hassle
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