Windshield source for E430 in USA?
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2014 ML350 4Matic
Windshield source for E430 in USA?
The windshield in our 1999 E430 cracked this winter. I chased down the last windshield in M-B's worldwide stock in February but when the installer pulled off the protective wrap they found a crack. The dealer reached out to PGW and Migrant but they don't have one. Any suggestions? Surely there must be some vendor that can source windshields for a W210.
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From: Henrico, Virginia
2014 ML350 4Matic
There are no factory replacements worldwide (see my original post - I had purchased the last one - which turned out to have a crack hidden by the factory packing materials). So it has to be aftermarket. The local M-B dealer (in Richmond, VA) referred me to a local glass shop that has sourced one from Mygrant (misspelled my original post). They also found some stock through Pilkington, but was 2 weeks out. They also found that these windshields are "limited availability". Weird that the M-B dealer in Virginia Beach - where the car resides - came up empty handed through PGW and Mygrant.
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From: Henrico, Virginia
2014 ML350 4Matic
Please read my last post. The glass shop sourced one from Mygrant. They also found stock at Pilkington, but 2 weeks out. Windshield is cracked, not smashed. I chose to go with the shorter availability. My daughter will be up for Mother's Day over the weekend (with the car) and the shop can install the windshield Monday. I have had nothing but grief with Safelite. I prefer local shops - I've had better luck. And overall, sourcing parts for this car has become a huge headache.
