Windshield Replacement Experience
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2006 E320 CDI
Mike T.
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From: Florida Panhandle
2006 E350
Oddly, my 2006 E360 came with a CLEAR glass windshield, altho the other windows are tinted. It is a OEM windshield AFAIK and has the requisite decals and labels.. Now that summer is here again, we are baking in the Calif sun.
Is this something someone ordered special for this car? We are the second owners.
I am trying to decide about putting a UV blocking film inside or biting the bullet and replacing the windshield. Quotes are coming in around $700 for a tinted replacement, $200 for the film.
I did just get a quote from Safelite for a US made replacement* for $450 installed.
*A friend in the glass business says that German made glass is soft, due to TUV requirements, that's why it pits so easily.
Is this something someone ordered special for this car? We are the second owners.
I am trying to decide about putting a UV blocking film inside or biting the bullet and replacing the windshield. Quotes are coming in around $700 for a tinted replacement, $200 for the film.
I did just get a quote from Safelite for a US made replacement* for $450 installed.
*A friend in the glass business says that German made glass is soft, due to TUV requirements, that's why it pits so easily.
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From: little rock,ar
E-320 Bluetec
I had the Safelite replacement windshield installed a few months ago, and so far so good. I was somewhat worried that it would affect the rain sensing wipers but no problems so far. I'm very pleased, and mine cost around $450 also.
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From: Charlotte NC area
2019 WS222 S450 4-Matic / 2007 W211 E350 4Matic (Sold) / 2008 X164 GL320 CDI
Oddly, my 2006 E360 came with a CLEAR glass windshield, altho the other windows are tinted. It is a OEM windshield AFAIK and has the requisite decals and labels.. Now that summer is here again, we are baking in the Calif sun.
Is this something someone ordered special for this car? We are the second owners.
I am trying to decide about putting a UV blocking film inside or biting the bullet and replacing the windshield. Quotes are coming in around $700 for a tinted replacement, $200 for the film.
I did just get a quote from Safelite for a US made replacement* for $450 installed.
*A friend in the glass business says that German made glass is soft, due to TUV requirements, that's why it pits so easily.
Is this something someone ordered special for this car? We are the second owners.
I am trying to decide about putting a UV blocking film inside or biting the bullet and replacing the windshield. Quotes are coming in around $700 for a tinted replacement, $200 for the film.
I did just get a quote from Safelite for a US made replacement* for $450 installed.
*A friend in the glass business says that German made glass is soft, due to TUV requirements, that's why it pits so easily.
Does the car have UV glass option? Maybe the sides are UV and the front was replaced with standard?
Tinting a windshield below a certain point (marks are on the glass) is illegal.
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THE C350
The w211 I just purchased has a aftermarket windshield installed and the rain sensor seems to be either different or messed up as it does not act like the one in my W203. When it is raining on and off during the day I just leave it in #1 so it takes care of itself. But if i restart the car it acts like it is off and even if it starts pouring will not do anything until I hit the button to do a swipe or switch back to 0 then to 1 or to 2nd click. Does this sound right because I don't think it is. I am going to do a really through cleaning of the glass again and see if that helps as well as hook it up to star to recalibrate any other ideas?
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From: Florida Panhandle
2006 E350
The w211 I just purchased has a aftermarket windshield installed and the rain sensor seems to be either different or messed up as it does not act like the one in my W203. When it is raining on and off during the day I just leave it in #1 so it takes care of itself. But if i restart the car it acts like it is off and even if it starts pouring will not do anything until I hit the button to do a swipe or switch back to 0 then to 1 or to 2nd click. Does this sound right because I don't think it is. I am going to do a really through cleaning of the glass again and see if that helps as well as hook it up to star to recalibrate any other ideas?
After letting the car sit for 30 minutes, I tried the following, and it worked!:
"With the engine running and all passenger doors closed, starting at the 0 position, turn on wipers to #3 position, then put the switch in the 0 position, then put it in the auto #1 (rain sensor position), then have someone splash water on the windshield as the doors have to be closed to reset this function. They should function normally."
I did not need another person as all I did was roll the window when I started the car and performed the top procedure. I assume that the sensor did not like the PGW windshield.
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1953 300 Adenauer, 1971 300 SEL 6.3, 1975 600, 1978 450 6.9
Looks like it is time for my annual "widshield replacement" post based on some of the issues raised in this and other posts.
- Windshield replacement is covered under either a separate glass policy (depending on state) or under your "comprehensive" portion.
- Your deductible on comprehensive should be set much lower than the collision portion. A lower deductible on comp is quite cheap - going from a $500 to a $50 deductible costs me $26 a year ($13 every 6 months) and I know that I'll have a glass claim at least every 5 years or so.
- Although dealers generally outsource glass work, going to the dealer has untold advantages.
- You'll usually get OE glass
- No finger pointing between dealership and glass company when something goes wrong.
- Loaner cars when required if things do go wrong
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Trey, my car has the OEM windshield it came with and the rain sensor (just like in my 2005 C230) acts a fool now and then. It'll be a sunny day and suddenly the car hallucinates a downpour and they kick on.
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Hi All
My 2010 E250 Coupe got a chip in the screen. During repair the screen cracked. Autoglass in the UK were doing the work.
The tech said that they will fit the screen but that I need to take the car to Mercedes afterward to get it calibrated. Is this right? He seemed to think there was a camera in the screen but I don't think so. I don't (as far as I know) have any lane assist features (or similar) that would require a camera.
My 2010 E250 Coupe got a chip in the screen. During repair the screen cracked. Autoglass in the UK were doing the work.
The tech said that they will fit the screen but that I need to take the car to Mercedes afterward to get it calibrated. Is this right? He seemed to think there was a camera in the screen but I don't think so. I don't (as far as I know) have any lane assist features (or similar) that would require a camera.
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1922 Ford Model T / no OBD
You will find lot of variations in the service and lot of pricing as well.
I did not have to replace windshield on W211 yet (knock on the wood) but I used local company found on craigslist for my Ford truck and than W210.
W210 had rain sensor and the US made glass (pilkington?) installed on my driveway cost me $199.
The technician knew exactly how to test rain sensor and did so with spray bottle.
So it all comes to finding the right company and ask right questions IMHO>
I did not have to replace windshield on W211 yet (knock on the wood) but I used local company found on craigslist for my Ford truck and than W210.
W210 had rain sensor and the US made glass (pilkington?) installed on my driveway cost me $199.
The technician knew exactly how to test rain sensor and did so with spray bottle.
So it all comes to finding the right company and ask right questions IMHO>
Last edited by kajtek1; Feb 12, 2016 at 11:41 PM.
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14 550 sedan
When I replaced mine on my 211, it was simply a $100 comprehensive fee for insurance and my shop took care of the rest. No need to go to the dealership but I cannot speak for other cars not related to our 2003-2009 model year. Maybe better luck asking in the w212 section.
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2018 GLC300 4Matic; 2008 ML550 4Matic; 2004 C320
So what should I do? I have a 2013 S550 that needs a new windshield. Geico says Safelite will replace my windshield at $200 out of my pocket and Mercedes Benz of Beverly Hills wants $3000 and Geico will reimburse me $1100. Below are the specs on my windshield. My glass also has that purple glare all the way around when looking at the car from certain angles which I really like.
I myself would never go to the dealer for anything, unless my car is still under warranty or has a recall that needs attention.
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