FIAT Punto II (1999 - 2006) - Replacement Windscreen

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Fri 31 Oct 2008 09:55
Replacement Windscreen - Badwolf
Morning all,

I've just had my girlfriend's daughter on the phone in tears and some scrote thought that it'd be a giggle to smash her windscreen. So, while she rang the police etc I rang around for quotes for a replacement in case her insurance didn't cover it. Auto Windscreens quoted me £167 fitted, while Autoglass quoted £407. I cannot believe the difference in price here. OK, Autoglass will reduce it to £280 as she's in the AA but even so. That's not steep, it's blooming vertical! Why would there be such a price differential?

Cheers.
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Fri 31 Oct 2008 10:48
Replacement Windscreen - L'escargot
Why would there be such
a price differential?


It might depend on whether it's a genuine replacement or a pattern part. From past experience of pattern part screens I would suggest you try to get a genuine replacement. I think most insurers will cover the cost (apart from possibly £50 excess) without affecting your NCD.

Edited by L'escargot on 31/10/2008 at 10:48

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