Heated front screen

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Mon 1 Mar 2004 20:26
Heated front screen - top
I have a ford scorpio with a tinted heated front screen, it is fitted as standard to the car.
I have a small crack in the windscreen, if it failed the mot on this, would my fully comp insurance cover the replacement without effecting the no claims bonus.
I know these screens are very expensive, only thing mentioned in the policy is the standard excess payment to replace the screen.
anyone had to claim on these ?,

Thanks
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Mon 1 Mar 2004 20:33
Heated front screen - hillman
Have you consulted Auto Windscreens? They can sometimes repair the screen and stop the crack propagating.
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Mon 1 Mar 2004 20:37
Heated front screen - Wales Forester
You may find that a nice friendly approach to Autoglass or the like may result in a new screen for your £50 excess.

I mention Autoglass in particular as they seem to fit the same make glass that is fitted as original spec.

PP
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Mon 1 Mar 2004 20:40
Heated front screen - NARU
I had one replaced on my Mondeo insurance at no extra charge.
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Mon 1 Mar 2004 21:56
Heated front screen - oldtoffee
Had the same probelm with my Mondeo. Autoglass came round and asked me if I wanted it fixed at no cost or pay my £50 excess for a replacement. It was so pitted and scratched it made sense to replace it.
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