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 Post subject: cracked windscreen
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:43 pm 
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well today i cracked my windscreen when i got the s**t putting the seat belts back in and chucked the torx bit at the window :oops: ,any way i got quoted $242 to put a new one in at my place just would like to know if this is a good price

 

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 Post subject: Re: cracked windscreen
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:54 pm 
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for new under 300 is pretty good price, just replaced mine and got quoted 320 for new so got used for 200.... is that the best price you can find?

 

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 Post subject: Re: cracked windscreen
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:55 pm 
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matt matt matt... :shock:

yea thats not to bad..
we paid that for narelles mazda..
you can get them done cheaper but there usually by those no name habib windscreen fitters that use cheap sealant and dont use etch primer around the window frame and the windows dont seal properly..
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 Post subject: Re: cracked windscreen
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:21 pm 
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EFNA wrote:
for new under 300 is pretty good price, just replaced mine and got quoted 320 for new so got used for 200.... is that the best price you can find?
there was one for 220 but he could not do it till monday and i need it done buy friday ,he said he is coming in the friday some time

 

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 Post subject: Re: cracked windscreen
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:33 pm 
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well if it only 20 might as well get it done sooner

 

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 Post subject: Re: cracked windscreen
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:22 pm 
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wow...i paid $150
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 Post subject: Re: cracked windscreen
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 6:08 pm 
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i paid 14 for the one on my coon.. they evern came top my work and did it also

 

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 Post subject: Re: cracked windscreen
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 6:17 pm 
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well it end up costing $262 due to needing a new top rubber ,so i wont be throwing any tools around in the car from now on

 

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 Post subject: Re: cracked windscreen
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:10 pm 
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I was told insurance companies pay up to $330, so this is often charged, and this is what i was charged (groan!) . . . and then the rearview mirror fell off.

I was also told the glass costs about $75 wholesale . . .

 

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 Post subject: Re: cracked windscreen
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:48 pm 
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EFFII wrote:
wow...i paid $150
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who did yours for $150 mate?
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