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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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Windshield Replacement

I have a huge crack and it is getting worse. Does any know of a good place to have it replaced in Los Angeles, CA 90039 area?
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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I have the same issue... anybody have any advice?

I contacted my MA and she said just take it to MINI for repairs. I would think someone else would give me a better deal.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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I had to replace my windshield twice the company I used was Safelite, they have a web site and you can get a online quote. Both times I pay 217.00 installed with tax. The Dealer wanted 1299.00 to do it
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Bummer, so far I have had 4 replacement windscreens and 12, YES 12, fixes. I am lucky SC insurance covers these...........untill they DROPPED my a$$ for getting two shields in a month ............Good luck in Cali. most likely will be like 450 for the whole enchilada. makes me wonder why im moving back to monterey bay.........
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Woah. Coincidence. I have had my Windscreen replaced (here downstairs in the work carpark) only an hour ago. Over here, I just rang my Insurance company as you get a free windscreen per year. So they arranged for a company to come to me and have had it done already.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Londo
I had to replace my windshield twice the company I used was Safelite, they have a web site and you can get a online quote. Both times I pay 217.00 installed with tax. The Dealer wanted 1299.00 to do it
I just checked the safelite website there are 3 windshield options for the clubman... none of which match what I have...

-Front Windshield, Green Tinted Glass.
-Front Windshield, Green Tinted Glass, Rain Sensor.
-Front Windshield, Rain Sensor, Green Tinted Glass, Heated.

I have heated but no Rains Sensor. Seems like I would be paying more for the rain sensor windshield. Do you think with the rain sensor windshield I would then have working rain sensing wipers, or do I need more hardware?

Any suggestions?
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dez
I just checked the safelite website there are 3 windshield options for the clubman... none of which match what I have...

-Front Windshield, Green Tinted Glass.
-Front Windshield, Green Tinted Glass, Rain Sensor.
-Front Windshield, Rain Sensor, Green Tinted Glass, Heated.

I have heated but no Rains Sensor. Seems like I would be paying more for the rain sensor windshield. Do you think with the rain sensor windshield I would then have working rain sensing wipers, or do I need more hardware?

Any suggestions?
I didn't have any of that fancy stuff on my windshield, I would go with the -Front Windshield, Green Tinted Glass, Rain Sensor, Heated. They have to hookup only the Heated part.But I bet it still cheaper than the Dealer.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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[quote=dez;2350589]I just checked the safelite website there are 3 windshield options for the clubman... none of which match what I have...

-Front Windshield, Green Tinted Glass.
-Front Windshield, Green Tinted Glass, Rain Sensor.
-Front Windshield, Rain Sensor, Green Tinted Glass, Heated.

I have heated but no Rains Sensor. Seems like I would be paying more for the rain sensor windshield. Do you think with the rain sensor windshield I would then have working rain sensing wipers, or do I need more hardware?

Any suggestions?[
 
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