Windshield Replacement
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Windshield Replacement
Hello:
Well, this morning I was greeted with a crack working it's way up my windshield. There is a strike point where either a rock hit yesterday (which I would think I would remember) or where some vandel decided to try his pitching arm.
My question is: Is there is significant reason to have a windshield replaced at the dealer rather then an independent facility?
At the dealer you are assured to get genuine MB parts. However, are there any tech issues or reasons I should know about?
Splotto
Well, this morning I was greeted with a crack working it's way up my windshield. There is a strike point where either a rock hit yesterday (which I would think I would remember) or where some vandel decided to try his pitching arm.
My question is: Is there is significant reason to have a windshield replaced at the dealer rather then an independent facility?
At the dealer you are assured to get genuine MB parts. However, are there any tech issues or reasons I should know about?
Splotto
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RE: Windshield Replacement
I have been told, to only have the dealer replace a Mercedes windshield, because of fitment issues, the tolerance are quite "tight" and the windshield itself could have electronic in it according to the year. I know one person with a 95 E Class that took his to a windshield shop, a reputable one at that. He had leaks, the windshield worked loose. In Mass where I live windshields are replaced as a no fault item, that is whatever it cost it cost, but the insurance companies try and steer you to their installer's under the mask of not being able to guarantee other then their installer's work. A bunch of BS and not legal in Mass. You can take it anyplace you want. Also, in Mass a replaced windshield has no effect of your insurance rate.
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RE: Windshield Replacement
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I have been told, to only have the dealer replace a Mercedes windshield, because of fitment issues, the tolerance are quite "tight" and the windshield itself could have electronic in it according to the year. I know one person with a 95 E Class that took his to a windshield shop, a reputable one at that. He had leaks, the windshield worked loose. In Mass where I live windshields are replaced as a no fault item, that is whatever it cost it cost, but the insurance companies try and steer you to their installer's under the mask of not being able to guarantee other then their installer's work. A bunch of BS and not legal in Mass. You can take it anyplace you want. Also, in Mass a replaced windshield has no effect of your insurance rate.
I have been told, to only have the dealer replace a Mercedes windshield, because of fitment issues, the tolerance are quite "tight" and the windshield itself could have electronic in it according to the year. I know one person with a 95 E Class that took his to a windshield shop, a reputable one at that. He had leaks, the windshield worked loose. In Mass where I live windshields are replaced as a no fault item, that is whatever it cost it cost, but the insurance companies try and steer you to their installer's under the mask of not being able to guarantee other then their installer's work. A bunch of BS and not legal in Mass. You can take it anyplace you want. Also, in Mass a replaced windshield has no effect of your insurance rate.
Splotto
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Georgia, USA
RE: Windshield Replacement
When I had a policy in MA, the windshield was covered under the "comprehensive" portion of my policy. I think that's what you mean, since "no-fault" refers to how a policy complies with a state's "collision" coverage requirements. That is, it's not a collision if a rock hits your windshield. It's the same in any state, even no-fault states.
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