cifbmw
02-19-2013, 11:42 PM
I got a nasty chip about 3/4" long, from a flying rock. I was going to get it sealed, if possible, the very next day. Didn't make it, the next morning it had already spread about a 6", so much for repair.
I called BMW service, they directed me to Speedy or Apple, as they outsource it in any case.
When I called they asked the usual questions, model and year but surprised me when they asked if I had the lane departure sensor/camera behind mirror, YES, and then asked if I had HUD, YES, ohh he said gonna be a costly one, about $1100 installed. Is there a special treatment or window if there is a heads up display?
He said would be a couple days to have it ready, fine. He called me back within an hour and said because my car was so new, no one had any stock, not here in Toronto. Would have to be ordered direct from Germany, about 4 weeks. It arrived a few weeks ago, but I am in no rush at this point, figured I may as well wait out the winter and have it done in early spring, unless it spreads further, so far has not changed. I know if the police stop me, it's illegal to drive with cracked windshield. The installer is ok with me waiting, I already paid deposit.
They assured me no problem with replacing window, sealed like new, lifetime against leaks and so on. I have only had a side window replaced, never front windshield. Any one have any experience with replacements. I was told not like factory installed? Do I need to worry or no big deal?
I called BMW service, they directed me to Speedy or Apple, as they outsource it in any case.
When I called they asked the usual questions, model and year but surprised me when they asked if I had the lane departure sensor/camera behind mirror, YES, and then asked if I had HUD, YES, ohh he said gonna be a costly one, about $1100 installed. Is there a special treatment or window if there is a heads up display?
He said would be a couple days to have it ready, fine. He called me back within an hour and said because my car was so new, no one had any stock, not here in Toronto. Would have to be ordered direct from Germany, about 4 weeks. It arrived a few weeks ago, but I am in no rush at this point, figured I may as well wait out the winter and have it done in early spring, unless it spreads further, so far has not changed. I know if the police stop me, it's illegal to drive with cracked windshield. The installer is ok with me waiting, I already paid deposit.
They assured me no problem with replacing window, sealed like new, lifetime against leaks and so on. I have only had a side window replaced, never front windshield. Any one have any experience with replacements. I was told not like factory installed? Do I need to worry or no big deal?