Hello all... the back glass of my 2019 Countryman S shattered last night for no apparent reason. I know this isn't uncommon for tempered glass, but I would like to seek input:
Is it worth the premium price to use a MINI replacement part as opposed to say, SafeT Lite. Safe T Lite will cost approx $500, my best guess is the MINI glass will be closer to $800-1000. Is there any real benefit?
Thanks for your comments. Joe

 

I would use Safelite personally. I used them to replace two windshields, one where I requested factory glass and one where I didn't specify, and both came out great. No complaints at all.

​​​​​ Are you paying out of pocket or using insurance? I did insurance claims on both of my windshield replacements.

Never heard of SafeT Lite though.

 

Used them for front windows. Never a rear, just make sure it matches and they connect the element for the defrost. Should be fine. If its factory tinted make sure they get a tinted one also.

 

Safelight replaced my front window. Well, let's not say Safelight, let's say a PERSON at Safelight replaced my front windscreen and didn't seal it properly. Ended up leaking in the first big rainstorm and ruining the safety camera and soaking the speaker and console. They wanted me to take it back to Safelight, I replied: "They've already cost you twice for this repair, plus however much it costs to replace the camera. I'd rather have Mini repair it." Then, State Farm, well, let's say a PERSON at State Farm, laid the 3000.00 repair job on my account as a reportable accident. The way I see it, State Farm's VENDOR should be credited with the damage. As a result, my insurance rate increased. I changed insurance companies. My windscreen no longer leaks. People make mistakes, there are no guarantees in being perfect.