Dave4x4
X-TRAIL LEGEND
Date Registered: 08-2005
Location: NEWCASTLE
TOTAL POSTS: 685
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Re: Windscreen Replacement
Hi Guy's
I just rang Our town auto glass here in Newcastle and they want $260 for a brand new windscreen with the seal because you have to get anew seal to fit it
--- (Dave Newcastle 2004 ST
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9/Feb/2007, 8:15 am
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Re: Windscreen Replacement
Dave,
Is this a genuine Nissan windscreen?
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9/Feb/2007, 8:20 am
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Re: Windscreen Replacement
John,
There is no fuss but when it comes to the glass of the car, I personally prefer a genuine one because I'll know that it'll fit 100% with no problems down the track.
The Australian glass may well be very good as you stated, but there is still a possibility that it won’t fit perfectly and leaks are possible.
By taking-up the glass cover with my insurance company, I can insist to have them replace it with a genuine one and would therefore avoid paying the hefty price tag.
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9/Feb/2007, 9:08 am
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Dave4x4
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Date Registered: 08-2005
Location: NEWCASTLE
TOTAL POSTS: 685
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Re: Windscreen Replacement
I agree that genuine is not always better and it was probably a direct copy from original. It's not the glass that is the issue on one leaking it's the installer
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9/Feb/2007, 9:40 am
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Dave4x4
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Date Registered: 08-2005
Location: NEWCASTLE
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Re: Windscreen Replacement
Jalal,
Are you sure that you can get a genuine screen under insurance as they are all ADR compliant
--- (Dave Newcastle 2004 ST
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9/Feb/2007, 9:43 am
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Re: Windscreen Replacement
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Dave4x4 wrote:
Jalal,
Are you sure that you can get a genuine screen under insurance as they are all ADR compliant
Dave, I haven't tried replacing the windscreen using an insurance claim, so I can't be cenrtain, but with smash repairs for example I asked for genuine parts to be used (not aftermarket) and the repairer used genuine parts (I have seen them being fitted) In some other cases, the insurance company may use aftermarket products but they back that up with warranty. It all depends on the insurance company you're with.
Let's See what Brett gets as a replacement screen (if he has specified he wants a genuine one that is)
Regardless of this and remembering what I have said in my previous replies that this insurance cover applies to ALL windows of your car, can you be certain that you will be able to find the tailgate glass and the boot area windows locally?
I think paying the $57/year and knowing that these windows at least (not including the widnscreen) will be replaced with genuine ones will make me sleep better.
Last edited by jalalski, 9/Feb/2007, 10:46 am
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9/Feb/2007, 10:25 am
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) I did enquire with them into whether the glass was a Nissan OE, they told me that it was not Nissan, but locally made. They also told me that you can't request the type of windscreen, as the repairs are contracted out. A bit like there vehicle repair system. Well it is fitted and looks great. I actually forgot how clear the front windscreen was. Not more tiny scratches and chip marks. He has also given me a 60 day replacement guarrentee, should the windscreen leak or appear warped in any place. I have just left it outside in a most amazing downpour, and no leaks to speak of. Again, thanks NRMA. So far, so good.
