RAC Windscreens
01-15-2007, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveB,Jan 14 2007, 03:03 PM
On the topic of windscreen replacement, mine sparkles slightly in the sunlight as if there are little defects/pits in it. At what point can you say "this windscreen is too dangerous to drive with and try to get the insurance company to pay for a new one?" What do you reckon my chances are?
In other words , what will the insurance company pay out for and what won't they?
Does the windscreen have to be totally smashed or can a whole host of pits or a crack be enough for a new one?
In other words , what will the insurance company pay out for and what won't they?
Does the windscreen have to be totally smashed or can a whole host of pits or a crack be enough for a new one?
01-15-2007, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveB,Jan 14 2007, 11:03 PM
On the topic of windscreen replacement, mine sparkles slightly in the sunlight as if there are little defects/pits in it. At what point can you say "this windscreen is too dangerous to drive with and try to get the insurance company to pay for a new one?" What do you reckon my chances are?
In other words , what will the insurance company pay out for and what won't they?
Does the windscreen have to be totally smashed or can a whole host of pits or a crack be enough for a new one?
In other words , what will the insurance company pay out for and what won't they?
Does the windscreen have to be totally smashed or can a whole host of pits or a crack be enough for a new one?
Just take it to the windscreen place, they admin all the insurance info you need. At least they did for me, I paid them the excess.
01-15-2007, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by gaddafi,Jan 15 2007, 11:38 AM
I think a ball pein hammer is a little more predictable!!
Will consider it if all else fails though.
Ta
01-16-2007, 12:35 AM
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Well, use your centre punch - it'll look more like a stonechip.
Or easier, drive round Hertfordshire for a couple of hours.
Can't help you about the nosecone respray, though!
Or easier, drive round Hertfordshire for a couple of hours.
Can't help you about the nosecone respray, though!
01-23-2008, 12:25 PM
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My windscreen went tonight. Thought I got hit hard yesterday, but no obvious chips and then tonight a large crack top centre of the screen.
My insurance policy suggests:
"...provided that the work is carried out by 'RAC Autowindscreens'"
I'll be required to pay
My insurance policy suggests:
"...provided that the work is carried out by 'RAC Autowindscreens'"
I'll be required to pay
01-23-2008, 01:24 PM
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Hi JG,
I too was concerned about using RAC windscreens when needing to get my screen replaced and reading numerous bad reports on here.
A top tips thread was put together listing the do's, dont's and what to look out for when getting the screens replaced, see the original thread:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=549668
I found RAC windscreens excellent on the day, doing a very professional job, taking lots of care. The fitter was an ex-engineer at a manufacturing business, a car enthusiast and good all around chap. His attention for detail was spot on with lots of checking and re-checking. I showed him the above list and although I think he thought I was slightly obsessive he checked through it with me.
Overall, from my experience, I think it really depends on who you deal with and fits the screen, but RAC were very good. No problems on the day or since. I guess like any thing in life you get good one and bad ones.
Cheers
Kramix
I too was concerned about using RAC windscreens when needing to get my screen replaced and reading numerous bad reports on here.
A top tips thread was put together listing the do's, dont's and what to look out for when getting the screens replaced, see the original thread:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=549668
I found RAC windscreens excellent on the day, doing a very professional job, taking lots of care. The fitter was an ex-engineer at a manufacturing business, a car enthusiast and good all around chap. His attention for detail was spot on with lots of checking and re-checking. I showed him the above list and although I think he thought I was slightly obsessive he checked through it with me.
Overall, from my experience, I think it really depends on who you deal with and fits the screen, but RAC were very good. No problems on the day or since. I guess like any thing in life you get good one and bad ones.
Cheers
Kramix
01-23-2008, 01:37 PM
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RAC Autowindscreens were bought out by Aviva (Norwich Union) a while back. The upshot is you will find a vast proportion of the country will have them as their approved repairer.
I've always had good experiences with them, aside from a wide boy fitter who tried to convince me my wipers were shit and I needed his unbranded specials at a blown up price.
I've always had good experiences with them, aside from a wide boy fitter who tried to convince me my wipers were shit and I needed his unbranded specials at a blown up price.
01-23-2008, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by gaddafi,Jan 14 2007, 09:08 AM
have you noticed that, when you buy insurance?
five minutes to buy
then try the claims experience..........
five minutes to buy
then try the claims experience..........
