Windscreen Replacement Quote

[LiamR]

Autoglass were putting a new windscreen in my dads Rav4 yesterday and so whilst he was at my house I asked if he would pop the screen out of my 5.

This is because it needs a bit of work around the panel (rust).

The man came over and said he could do it but not without breaking the screen. Surely this cant be true as i was hoping to put the old screen back in! So he left and the screen is still in place..........:crap:

Anyone managed to get a screen out without breaking it?

Also, I had a ring around and got a quote for a new tinted screen fitted - £95+VAT.

Is this a good price? They also said that for that price they would pop the screen out, let me do the required work on the surround and then come back at a later date and fit the screen.

[markg]

Had mine taken out on Friday. I was also told that it wasn't guaranteed they wouldn't crack it. It did break but I have a new one so not to bothered anyway.

[GTphil]

They said the same thing to me, they can't be sure if it will break or not.

£95 For a new screen fitted seems fair;)

[chezzer85]

Autoglass quoted me £210 to remove and re-fit front and rear glass. I used a local company that did it for £80, didn't break. Though they managed to snap off one of the conectors for the heated rear window:cry:.

[phase i 16 v turbo]

I take them out all the time with the correct tools not a problem. I sell after market screens for £65 and OE green tinted screens for £100.

Thanks
Mike

[LiamR]

Thanks for the replies lads

Mike- what tools/method do you use to get them out then?

Maybe a link to what I can buy to do it myself. :) need to try and save the pennies for the respray.

[phase i 16 v turbo]

Thanks for the replies lads

Mike- what tools/method do you use to get them out then?

Maybe a link to what I can buy to do it myself. :) need to try and save the pennies for the respray.

If you goto a window screen supplier you need a long knife and a removal tool. U can always borrow my if you get stuck.

Thanks
Mike

[Tony Walker]

Sounds like i got lucky then, my screens nearly made its own way out :D

[LiamR]

Cheers Mike. I may well take you up on that offer.

Top bloke as ever :agree:

[linni]

took mine out recently what you really need is a length of cheese wire.
cut a slit wide enough to get the wire through wrap it around something as a handle and cut round slowly. will need 2 pairs of hands though
use long strokes so as not to overheat the wire as it might strip. re fitting id leave to whoever does the bodywork:agree:

[Leebourner]

My tinted screen came out fine (guy from autoglass), had a full re-spray so no rust!! :D
Then he put it back in in 10 minutes with a new seal.. all for £60!