My windshield cracked :( ideas on replacement?
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My windshield cracked :( ideas on replacement?
All,
Unfortunately my C350 windshield is cracked due to a large stone flying towards in on Interstate 5 a few days ago.
It started with a small rock chip, but quickly spread out to 6+ inch in within 30 minutes
Needless to say, I am bumped.
Does anyone have any idea how much would this cost to replace? Would you do it in the dealership? or your local glass shop?
Unfortunately my C350 windshield is cracked due to a large stone flying towards in on Interstate 5 a few days ago.
It started with a small rock chip, but quickly spread out to 6+ inch in within 30 minutes
Needless to say, I am bumped.
Does anyone have any idea how much would this cost to replace? Would you do it in the dealership? or your local glass shop?
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Broken winshield, already/
<<Unfortunately my C350 windshield is cracked due to a large stone flying towards in on Interstate 5 a few days ago. It started with a small rock chip, but quickly spread out to 6+ inch in within 30 minutes Does anyone have any idea how much would this cost to replace? Would you do it in the dealership? or your local glass shop?>>
Surely you are insured for this? Ask your dealer who does their glass replacement work. Go there.
Does anyone have any idea how much would this cost to replace? Would you do it in the dealership? or your local glass shop?>>Surely you are insured for this? Ask your dealer who does their glass replacement work. Go there.
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Yes, rain sensing
Not sure about all C's, or whether it requires a package (e.g., P1 or MMC), but my C's manual says it has rain sensing wipers, so assume yours does too. In which case you need a good replacement rather than any 'ole knockoff. Check with your dealer.
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All,
Unfortunately my C350 windshield is cracked due to a large stone flying towards in on Interstate 5 a few days ago.
It started with a small rock chip, but quickly spread out to 6+ inch in within 30 minutes
Needless to say, I am bumped.
Does anyone have any idea how much would this cost to replace? Would you do it in the dealership? or your local glass shop?
Unfortunately my C350 windshield is cracked due to a large stone flying towards in on Interstate 5 a few days ago.
It started with a small rock chip, but quickly spread out to 6+ inch in within 30 minutes
Needless to say, I am bumped.
Does anyone have any idea how much would this cost to replace? Would you do it in the dealership? or your local glass shop?
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As luck would have it, I got a big monster impact crater in my windshield not more than an hour ago. Insurance covers a fill, but it's right in front of me, and from what I remember nothing in the driver's line of sight can be filled.
Luckily we've got $250 deductible for comprehensive ... not sure why the wife did it, but I'll be happy now.
Last time I had a rain sensor windshield replaced, the sensor was glued to the windshield and not formed as part of it so it was just a standard replacement. It was when they first came out though, and the glass dude didn't have a clue what it was.
Luckily we've got $250 deductible for comprehensive ... not sure why the wife did it, but I'll be happy now.
Last time I had a rain sensor windshield replaced, the sensor was glued to the windshield and not formed as part of it so it was just a standard replacement. It was when they first came out though, and the glass dude didn't have a clue what it was.
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oblu, I am not sure whats up with us here in Seattle. So many rock chips stuffs flying right and left... Especially with the booming amount of construction in our area
oh crap.
oh crap.
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Don't drive too close to trucks. I hate it when huge trucks have mud/debris flaps that are close to useless.
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AsianML, you are right on the money. The stupid rock did indeed came from this large truck in front of me. What a luck!
Anyway, I called my local dealer and was quoted $386.10+tax for part.
The glass company referred by the dealer quoted $175 for install and $90 for the adhesive to put it on.
So it will be close to $700 damage. I guess I will have to call my insurance.
Anyway, I called my local dealer and was quoted $386.10+tax for part.
The glass company referred by the dealer quoted $175 for install and $90 for the adhesive to put it on.
So it will be close to $700 damage. I guess I will have to call my insurance.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...spagenameZWDVW
Thanks!
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AsianML, you are right on the money. The stupid rock did indeed came from this large truck in front of me. What a luck!
Anyway, I called my local dealer and was quoted $386.10+tax for part.
The glass company referred by the dealer quoted $175 for install and $90 for the adhesive to put it on.
So it will be close to $700 damage. I guess I will have to call my insurance.
Anyway, I called my local dealer and was quoted $386.10+tax for part.
The glass company referred by the dealer quoted $175 for install and $90 for the adhesive to put it on.
So it will be close to $700 damage. I guess I will have to call my insurance.
Good luck.
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Deductibles
<<I don't know about your policy, but I didn't pay anything for a replacement windshield on my old CLK430. I just called a glass company that my insurance company referred me to and that was that.>>
That's because you have zero-deductible comprehensive coverage which is always available for an additional premium, sometimes very substantial.
That's because you have zero-deductible comprehensive coverage which is always available for an additional premium, sometimes very substantial.
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MBFan21, when you replaced your windshield, did it still came with the Mercedes windshield sticker such as this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...spagenameZWDVW
Thanks!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...spagenameZWDVW
Thanks!
Only thing is I think the rain sensitive wipers stopped working.. but I am not sure if it was because of the window replacement as I don't recall them ever working since I had the car. So whenever it rained, I had to manually turn the wipers on and adjust them accordingly.
And same thing happened to me.. a stone from a truck hit my glass. It was terrible. I did not go through my insurance company because I didn't want them to raise my rates.
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MBFan21, when you replaced your windshield, did it still came with the Mercedes windshield sticker such as this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...spagenameZWDVW
Thanks!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...spagenameZWDVW
Thanks!
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Rain sensor
[<<Yep pretty sure it did. I had it replaced through the Mercedes dealer.. they sent it to one of their glass places that does business for them. So the window was brand new and had that sticker and the little Mercedes benz writing and symbols in the glass. Only thing is I think the rain sensitive wipers stopped working.. but I am not sure if it was because of the window replacement as I don't recall them ever working since I had the car. So whenever it rained, I had to manually turn the wipers on and adjust them accordingly.>>
The rain sensor is bonded to the inside of the glass, either OE or aftermarket. My last replacement windshield for my C320 did not come from a dealer and the rain sensor was present and functional.
I can't understand why you didn't go back and have the problem rectified.
The rain sensor is bonded to the inside of the glass, either OE or aftermarket. My last replacement windshield for my C320 did not come from a dealer and the rain sensor was present and functional.
I can't understand why you didn't go back and have the problem rectified.
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Yep pretty sure it did. I had it replaced through the Mercedes dealer.. they sent it to one of their glass places that does business for them. So the window was brand new and had that sticker and the little Mercedes benz writing and symbols in the glass.
Only thing is I think the rain sensitive wipers stopped working.. but I am not sure if it was because of the window replacement as I don't recall them ever working since I had the car. So whenever it rained, I had to manually turn the wipers on and adjust them accordingly.
And same thing happened to me.. a stone from a truck hit my glass. It was terrible. I did not go through my insurance company because I didn't want them to raise my rates.
Only thing is I think the rain sensitive wipers stopped working.. but I am not sure if it was because of the window replacement as I don't recall them ever working since I had the car. So whenever it rained, I had to manually turn the wipers on and adjust them accordingly.
And same thing happened to me.. a stone from a truck hit my glass. It was terrible. I did not go through my insurance company because I didn't want them to raise my rates.
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There are two levels of sensitivity for the rain sensors, leaving it in either of those positions will allow for the sensors to activate the wipers. Then there's the full off (or "0") position where the the sensors are deactivated and wipers stay off.
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Don't take too cheap professional
My previous car, Passat 2.0T ('06), was smashed by a stone on the highway and got a crack on the windshield, which requests replacement.
I called my insurance company (Travellers) and they told me I should pay the deductible ($500) for it but they also advised me that I could get a new one less than $500 and gave me some contacts of glass windshield dealerships.
I chose the dealer who offered the cheapest quote. I chose not OEM, but after-market one. Windshield glass was great but installation was terrible. The professional ran over my two wipers when he moved my car into the garage due to rain (he placed wipers right under the two front wheels stupidly). Moreover, he ripped off some paint while removing the cracked windshield so I could see primer of my car for the first time. No sorry and no appology.
The bottomline is that you should be careful to choose glass workshop. Sometimes, cheap price has some reasons. First, go to dealership and use OEM part as far as your dealership takes good care of windshield job. You should go to the shop who has experience in MB.
P.S. I paid $300 for windshield replacement (no rainsensor). But safelite's quote was $470 for OEM part.
I called my insurance company (Travellers) and they told me I should pay the deductible ($500) for it but they also advised me that I could get a new one less than $500 and gave me some contacts of glass windshield dealerships.
I chose the dealer who offered the cheapest quote. I chose not OEM, but after-market one. Windshield glass was great but installation was terrible. The professional ran over my two wipers when he moved my car into the garage due to rain (he placed wipers right under the two front wheels stupidly). Moreover, he ripped off some paint while removing the cracked windshield so I could see primer of my car for the first time. No sorry and no appology.
The bottomline is that you should be careful to choose glass workshop. Sometimes, cheap price has some reasons. First, go to dealership and use OEM part as far as your dealership takes good care of windshield job. You should go to the shop who has experience in MB.
P.S. I paid $300 for windshield replacement (no rainsensor). But safelite's quote was $470 for OEM part.
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There are counterfeit glass makers out there, and they have all the same marks on the glass as a factory replacement. All spare genuine windshields have a hologram sticker on them. Look for it on the drivers side near the bottom. I had mine done twice this year, at about 560 at the dealer's body shop. The I5 is the hard rock freeway in LA too. Mine had the white Mercedes sticker on the passenger side.
