Cracked windscreen (recommendations)
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Cracked windscreen (recommendations)
Got in the scoob last night found a crack on the windscreen. No idea how as it's right at the base, in line with the indicator stalk so no stone impacts etc..
So I'll need the screen replaced, thinking of doing it without involving the insurance companies so would like recommendations/ experiences.
I'm also planning on getting the 206 done at the same time, nothing wrong with the screen but after 190k miles it's not the clearest!
For reference the scoob is a 2006 Hawk WRX...
So I'll need the screen replaced, thinking of doing it without involving the insurance companies so would like recommendations/ experiences.
I'm also planning on getting the 206 done at the same time, nothing wrong with the screen but after 190k miles it's not the clearest!
For reference the scoob is a 2006 Hawk WRX...
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Hi Guys,
So I read all the no claims notes etc. but has anyone been through it? My reasoning is simply that this has to be paid for from somewhere so I'm concerned it will have an impact... I'm lucky at this point that my insurance is very reasonable and would like to keep it that way!
Thanks for the replies so far
Alvin.
So I read all the no claims notes etc. but has anyone been through it? My reasoning is simply that this has to be paid for from somewhere so I'm concerned it will have an impact... I'm lucky at this point that my insurance is very reasonable and would like to keep it that way!
Thanks for the replies so far
Alvin.
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Yep, had a new screen on my Scoob some years ago, paid the excess (£70?) and no appreciable knock on effect to premiums etc. You don't have to declare it if you change insurers though I'm sure they all share their data on you anyway.
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So I read all the no claims notes etc. but has anyone been through it? My reasoning is simply that this has to be paid for from somewhere so I'm concerned it will have an impact... I'm lucky at this point that my insurance is very reasonable and would like to keep it that way!
Thanks for the replies so far
Alvin.
So I read all the no claims notes etc. but has anyone been through it? My reasoning is simply that this has to be paid for from somewhere so I'm concerned it will have an impact... I'm lucky at this point that my insurance is very reasonable and would like to keep it that way!
Thanks for the replies so far
Alvin.
Been through it with my old 05 STI.
Rang up my insurance company, they said go to auto glass.
I did so, paid them £70 notes if I remember correctly, and about 90 minutes later I was driving again.
No affect on my premium.
It does go down as a claim though.
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Hi Guys,
So I read all the no claims notes etc. but has anyone been through it? My reasoning is simply that this has to be paid for from somewhere so I'm concerned it will have an impact... I'm lucky at this point that my insurance is very reasonable and would like to keep it that way!
Thanks for the replies so far
Alvin.
So I read all the no claims notes etc. but has anyone been through it? My reasoning is simply that this has to be paid for from somewhere so I'm concerned it will have an impact... I'm lucky at this point that my insurance is very reasonable and would like to keep it that way!
Thanks for the replies so far
Alvin.
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99% Sure you do have to declare it. It doesn't affect your no claims but when on comparison sites/insurance quote forms it does give the ability to tell them about your Windscreen claim.
I had mine done, £75 it cost me and good as new now. Don't worry about it, I'm 21 so my insurance is very volatile and it didn't affect mine when I checked for renewals! Make sure you declare it though or post in the insurance section where professionals will clarify my beliefs.
I had mine done, £75 it cost me and good as new now. Don't worry about it, I'm 21 so my insurance is very volatile and it didn't affect mine when I checked for renewals! Make sure you declare it though or post in the insurance section where professionals will clarify my beliefs.
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Had my 08Sti screen recently replaced - insurance job I discovered that most firms / fitters fit generic screens that cost between £90 - £120 usually Pilkinton glass. I held out for a genuine Subaru screen which cost them £270 approx and I had to wait six weeks for them to import it ...
So if you can find the right people you'll get a bargain. They're certainly not as expensive as they'd like us to think they are. Lol
NB. Pricing didn't include vat .. I think.
So if you can find the right people you'll get a bargain. They're certainly not as expensive as they'd like us to think they are. Lol
NB. Pricing didn't include vat .. I think.
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