New windshield cost?
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I want to get mine replaced because it's sandblasted and crappy looking in the direct sunlight. It is the same as other C-Classes. I plan on using Mercedes glass.
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I am in the process of getting my wife's SLK windshield replaced due to a rock chip. I told them I wanted to use the MB dealer, they said ok but that they wouldn't pay for the full price of the factory glass. I would have to come up with $350. if I do aftermarket they will replace. When we lived in VA they had to use Factory parts if requested and available but not here in FL.
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FREE?? Depends on state and also deductible??
For example, in IL, your deductible for comprehensive covers the glass BUT if its a $500 deductible, then you pay the first $500. In Florida, windshield glass claims are all 0 deductible.
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I guess it depends on your policy, but I've always had $0 deductible for comprehensive claims. Comes in very handy. When I had my M3 someone vandalized the front bumper when i left it parked on the street at a friends' house, got a repainted bumper for $0.
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The real variable is the state where the incident occurs. For example, in Florida, if your comprehensive deductible is $500 BUT you have a cracked windshield, the deductible for that windshield claim will be $0 despite your $500 comprehensive deductible. This is NOT true for glass other than windshield in FL. However, in IL, if your comprehensive deductible is $500 and you have a windshield claim, you pay the first $500 of the claim (there is no waiving of the comprehensive deductible for glass in IL by statute.
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Go with PPG glass. I replaced my C43 OE (Sekurit) pitted windshield with PPG glass which resisted all rock chips and pits, unlike OE (Sekurit) glass. Seems like newer AMG's come with PPG glass OE, like my C55. In NY it cost me $10 extra per 6 mths for $0 deductible glass coverage.
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so for mercedes ppg glass its around $350 or so? i went aftermarket on my 4runner's driver side window and its every so slightly off and has windnoise...doubt that would happen on a front winshield but still.
dealer doesnt do it so they gave me a 3rd party guy who wants $540....
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Technically you can't below the AS1 line in FL either. but If you do a light enough tint, I have 35% on covering the windshield, it isn't noticeable.
I have 15% on sides and back. I saw a C6 Z06 the other day that must have had 5% all around and 15% on the windshield.... it was sweet looking!.
I have 15% on sides and back. I saw a C6 Z06 the other day that must have had 5% all around and 15% on the windshield.... it was sweet looking!.
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I heard safelite was reasonable and did a very good job in Houston. I have yet to do it, but I really would like to get mine replaced due to a huge crack on the passenger side.
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Had my w/s replaced through Progressive, paid my $100 deductible and got a genuine MB replacement. Originally they told me it would cost $300+ but agent did some research and informed me that I was eligible for genuine replacement. I think the model year, miles go into the formula. Safelite came out and replaced in my driveway. 3 months later got another chip and they came out and filled in in...
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Had my w/s replaced through Progressive, paid my $100 deductible and got a genuine MB replacement. Originally they told me it would cost $300+ but agent did some research and informed me that I was eligible for genuine replacement. I think the model year, miles go into the formula. Safelite came out and replaced in my driveway. 3 months later got another chip and they came out and filled in in...
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Question on 2005 C55 AMG windshield replacement.
Is there a way to tell if you have Green Glass or the Blue Glass for the front windshield? My current windshield says PPG in the drivers corner and has the faded tint above the AS1 line built into the glass.
The dealership has two different windshields listed for this vehicle when they look it up by VIN and I'm trying to figure out the correct one to order to replace what I have currently.
203 670 3501 - Blue Glass
203 670 3401 - Green Glass
Any one know which of the two is the one with the faded tint above the AS1 line?
Is there a way to tell if you have Green Glass or the Blue Glass for the front windshield? My current windshield says PPG in the drivers corner and has the faded tint above the AS1 line built into the glass.
The dealership has two different windshields listed for this vehicle when they look it up by VIN and I'm trying to figure out the correct one to order to replace what I have currently.
203 670 3501 - Blue Glass
203 670 3401 - Green Glass
Any one know which of the two is the one with the faded tint above the AS1 line?
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The blue one is the correct one for your car. The PPG glass is already a replacement windscreen. Sport models (which the C55 is) get the blue glass and the luxury models get the untinted glass (which has a green look to it).
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Yes I know the blue glass is for the sport models and that the C55 should get the blue glass, however the dealership has 2 different parts codes that are unique to the C55 for windshield glass in the notes. The blue glass they stock the green glass they do not, but can order it.
I want to replace what is existing on the car (green or blue) because of the tint above the AS1 line, it helps cut the glare in AZ. I'm just trying to figure out which glass is on the car. Im thinking its the Green glass.
I know in my prior 2003 C230 the glass had a blue hue and no tint at the top AS1 line. Can anyone take some pics like i did to compare?
See Attachements - I took pictures of the AS1 line tint at the top of the window and the PPG info on the windshield.
I want to replace what is existing on the car (green or blue) because of the tint above the AS1 line, it helps cut the glare in AZ. I'm just trying to figure out which glass is on the car. Im thinking its the Green glass.
I know in my prior 2003 C230 the glass had a blue hue and no tint at the top AS1 line. Can anyone take some pics like i did to compare?
See Attachements - I took pictures of the AS1 line tint at the top of the window and the PPG info on the windshield.
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Florida and Georgia is free if you have comprehensive insurance.
I dont know why but they will replace it for free.
It might not be OEM, or the sport glass but it will be for free
My insurance company didnt replace mine with a OEM, but i didnt argue
They here to make money right?
