Windshield.
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From: Pinehurst, NC
2022 AMG SL 63. 2021 APR stage 1 Audi SQ7.
Windshield.
Tiny crack in the right lower windshield appeared this morning and now spread about 8 inches. No impact. No rocks. Anyone have experience with this? Fayetteville Mercedes doesn’t even do auto glass. Apparently there are 3 windshields in the US at $2000 each.
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Bentley Continental GT; AMG GT
Windshield is $2500 for the glass in my area. I talked with Safelite. They can do the replacement, but the glass itself is a MB factory glass, so they're going to MB for it.
I'd rather have Safelite do the replacement than the dealer, any day. And likely, if you go to the dealer, they'll sub it to safelite or another glass company anyway.
$2500 is steep, but still nothing like my Bentley which is the same situation, no aftermarket glass and the OEM WS is $6,000.
I'd rather have Safelite do the replacement than the dealer, any day. And likely, if you go to the dealer, they'll sub it to safelite or another glass company anyway.
$2500 is steep, but still nothing like my Bentley which is the same situation, no aftermarket glass and the OEM WS is $6,000.
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I had Safelite replace the windshield with OEM glass on my etron and they did a brilliant job. Most; (all?) OEM dealerships will sub this work out.
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He might have trouble getting the dealership to agree with that. Hes a trauma doc,lol 2K is nothing anyway.
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From: Sarasota, FL
2019 S65 Coupe, 2005 Ford GT, 2013 Viper, 2011 Boxster Spyder, 928 GT
Safelite is legit. If you are paying cash there is a lot of leeway in the pricing. I had a chip filled and when I went for the appointment the guy behind the counter was a patient of mine and I could see what he did with the discounts etc and it saved a fair percentage. In some states your auto insurance will cover it. In Florida there is zero deductible for windshield replacement.
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With Safelite replacing a windshield, I would almost suggest making an appointment with the dealership for realigning the cameras and sensors about a week after the installation. That way if any faults show up you already have the appointment and you're not waiting a month to get the car into the dealership. Just my 2¢.
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