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[moggy]

Hi all,looks like i need a new front windscreen.Cracked in the corner and un repairable i think,any recommendations for a decent company to replace it.As there seam to be a lot with mixed reviews,any advice as who to use much appreciated.Dean

[redelitev6]

Autoglass in Gateshead did mine a few years ago , did a good job as well

[Sir Tigger KC]

If your insurance dosn't cover it, then look for a small local company rather than one of the big boys like Autoglass. I got mine done by Phoenix Windscreens in Exeter for £140 ish a 3 or 4 years ago. 

Autoglass quoted me something like £800 and when I laughed the girl dropped it to £340!    Robbing gits! 

[moggy]

Well just looked at reviews about auto-glass and nat- windows,both give mostly bad service looking at the reviews.May be use a local firm,but i think its pot luck if you get a good job or a bad job.Dean

[zirk]

A standard Omega windscreen (not Rain Sense or the Solar thing'y) costs about £75 + vat, theres a few Suppliers that will sell you one for around that sort of money. Then its just a case of finding a fitter that works for Beer Tokens on his day off, budget for £25 to £40 to fit.

Biggest issue is getting the plastic fixings, whether getting new from the fitter or get the fitter to fit the old ones if its do-able.

[davieboy0312]

Saving the plastics ain't hard. Getting them to stay on the screen is tricky.

I usually use a smear of the adhesive behind trim before refitting. Never had one fall off yet 

[zirk]

Saving the plastics ain't hard. Getting them to stay on the screen is tricky.

I usually use a smear of the adhesive behind trim before refitting. Never had one fall off yet 

Roof / Guttering Sealant works well, its that black Tar type stuff out of a tube, sticky but never really goes rock hard. 

[davieboy0312]

I just use the urethane when fitting the window. Goes hard and doesn't let go of them