Hey guys,
The windshield in my 335i has a huge crack in it so I'm getting it replaced through Allstate insurance. They gave me a list of auto glass companies local to me to do the install, any comments on these guys:
Union Auto Glass
Clear Vision
Michael's Glass
Glass Doctor
CNR
Safelite
I had my E36 windshield replaced last year and Safelite sealed the shit out of it. A little too much that I wouldn't want them touching a 2007 car. I want someone to do a quality job, and they need to be an Allstate Program Participant. Any companies within an hour of me I'd be happy with..just want it done right.
Thanks guys,
Mike
2011 M3 Coupe - Individual Fire Orange/Black Novillo Extended Leather, 6MT, Mode Carbon, Eisenmann Race, BBS CH-R, BC Coil-overs (Sold)
1995 M3 Coupe - Avus/Hurricane, AEM EMS, Precision Turbo, Boostlogic, H&R, Fikse FM/5, MaxVelocity, Maximum PSI, 20% Tint, etc etc.. (Sold)
2009 M3 Coupe - AW/Fox Red, 6MT, Carbon Roof, Shadow Trim, etc (Sold)
Will allstate not allow the dealer to do it? I'm sorry, but from the aftermarket windshield jobs that I have seen at the dealer, they are horrible.
Dealers don't do windshields. Their body shops will get the job (or whoever they use) and 90% of the time they sublet it to a glass installer. It's considered a specialized task these days.
Safelite is the K-Mart of glass installers. They'll hire anyone with a pulse. I've had both good and bad experiences with them. I'd suggest asking the BMW dealer or their body shop who they recommend. Most shops are pretty loyal to their glass guy of choice. If he's on your list, bingo.
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mike call me about this
Current: B7 S4, 100" Rigid Chopper Bobber, West Coast Choppers CFL Past: 2000 740i Sport, E60 M sport, 2002 325i Sport, 2000 Audi S4, Dinan S2 E46 M3 on BBS CH, 1995 Jetta GLS Bucket, 2003 Jetta GLI 24v 6 speed, 1999 Jetta GL, 2001 Jetta GL Auto, 2000 Passat 4 motion, 1999 Passat, 1996 Golf, 1993 Dark Burgandy Pearl Corrado SLC VR6 S/C then Turbocharged, 1998 BMW 740i (best car of all), 1999 BMW M3, 1995 Jetta GLX VR6
Not sure if you have a Glass America near by, or if it's approved by your insurance. But I had my windshield replaced by them in my m3 locally, and they did a great job, and use great products for installation. They use PPG glass only.
Diamond Glass (800) 664-7317. Many body shops use them.
Dealers just call those names on the list and go for the cheapest guy, not the best in quality. Better call direct and watch them do it.
Thats weird...Our lexus and toyota guys do them also
ottos bmw in exton and west chester do windshields all day long. They just put one in my father's 750i last week. mike call me...
Current: B7 S4, 100" Rigid Chopper Bobber, West Coast Choppers CFL Past: 2000 740i Sport, E60 M sport, 2002 325i Sport, 2000 Audi S4, Dinan S2 E46 M3 on BBS CH, 1995 Jetta GLS Bucket, 2003 Jetta GLI 24v 6 speed, 1999 Jetta GL, 2001 Jetta GL Auto, 2000 Passat 4 motion, 1999 Passat, 1996 Golf, 1993 Dark Burgandy Pearl Corrado SLC VR6 S/C then Turbocharged, 1998 BMW 740i (best car of all), 1999 BMW M3, 1995 Jetta GLX VR6
Mike, How was your experience with these companies? It would be great if you can share. Thank you!
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