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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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i am really bummed today as a rock chip put a 10 inch crack in my new car -E 350 2006- it has extended to 15 inches in 4 hrs
i called dealer in san diego who told me to call an autoglass company directly and arrange repair at home or at their site
does any one know whether the mobile services are the way to go or are there dealers who do it on their site
besides hoe do i assure that it is factory replacement glass and is there anything special that needs to be done wrt the rain sensors etc
please advise
i am having a terrible day after this
thanks
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bsk
i am really bummed today as a rock chip put a 10 inch crack in my new car -E 350 2006- it has extended to 15 inches in 4 hrs
i called dealer in san diego who told me to call an autoglass company directly and arrange repair at home or at their site
does any one know whether the mobile services are the way to go or are there dealers who do it on their site
besides hoe do i assure that it is factory replacement glass and is there anything special that needs to be done wrt the rain sensors etc
please advise
i am having a terrible day after this
thanks
bsk

If you called MBSD, they'll just refer you to Elite Auto Glass in Kearny Mesa. I had mine replaced at MB Escondido for $600. Ask for Larry Hastings.
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by bsk
i am really bummed today as a rock chip put a 10 inch crack in my new car -E 350 2006- it has extended to 15 inches in 4 hrs
i called dealer in san diego who told me to call an autoglass company directly and arrange repair at home or at their site
does any one know whether the mobile services are the way to go or are there dealers who do it on their site
besides hoe do i assure that it is factory replacement glass and is there anything special that needs to be done wrt the rain sensors etc
please advise
i am having a terrible day after this
thanks
bsk
Awww man, I am sorry to hear this. I am East Coast here, so I really can't help you with locations, but I can try to give you some support. I got my rear glass changed by an autoglass place recommended by my local MB dealership, and it was as good as new. So hopefully everything will go fine, and your ride will be good as new again.

Feeling your pain,
Mike
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 04:51 AM
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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dear w 211ryda
i am extremely grateful to you for your advice and referral
MB of SD will just not replace windshields-which sucks by the way ,but as you suggested i went to MB Escondido who were brilliant and fitted me right away and gave me a free loaner and reassuringly carry onlt factory original parts-including the sticker
again thanks to you input i had this don far mor efficiently than anticipated
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