Factory or aftermarket windshield???
#51
well had the glass put in yesterday, went to their shop in brooklyn.
Took two tries, first windshield had a different mount for the camera (my guess adaptive high beams? as I have no other systems), it was an aftermarket Fuyao. So the manager ordered three other windshields to make sure one of them fits.
At this point I left and came back when the car was almost finished, the one that did fit is also a Fuyao, don't know what the other two were.
From driving in town and highway can't really tell the difference, still quiet inside and I am glad that I finally have a clear windshield. My original one was extremely pitted I never seen anything like that, like every square centimeter had a couple tiny dings in it, so I am happy I can see clearly now.
For the craftsmanship its average at best, pass wiper is notch higher than it should be, at the bottom of the glass there is a 1/16" gap that shouldn't be there. A pillar trim had bunch of glue that I had to rub off.
Best part and the only one that kinda keeps me happy is total cost. 386.89 thats with taxes.
now on a side now new windshield has heated wipers which my car did not come with, is it possible to install the button or does it need to be written into computer at the factory etc?
IF anyone has procedure on adjusting wiper blades and that lower cowl i would appreciate it.
Took two tries, first windshield had a different mount for the camera (my guess adaptive high beams? as I have no other systems), it was an aftermarket Fuyao. So the manager ordered three other windshields to make sure one of them fits.
At this point I left and came back when the car was almost finished, the one that did fit is also a Fuyao, don't know what the other two were.
From driving in town and highway can't really tell the difference, still quiet inside and I am glad that I finally have a clear windshield. My original one was extremely pitted I never seen anything like that, like every square centimeter had a couple tiny dings in it, so I am happy I can see clearly now.
For the craftsmanship its average at best, pass wiper is notch higher than it should be, at the bottom of the glass there is a 1/16" gap that shouldn't be there. A pillar trim had bunch of glue that I had to rub off.
Best part and the only one that kinda keeps me happy is total cost. 386.89 thats with taxes.
now on a side now new windshield has heated wipers which my car did not come with, is it possible to install the button or does it need to be written into computer at the factory etc?
IF anyone has procedure on adjusting wiper blades and that lower cowl i would appreciate it.
#52
Senior Member
I just purchased my car a couple weeks ago and got a giant crack in the windshield today. The windshield needs to be replaced. My insurance company will fully cover an aftermarket windshield. Is it worth it for me to consider paying the difference for a factory windshield? I am getting contradictory info between the insurance company and a glass company I contacted. The glass company said if I get an aftermarket windshield, it will mess with electrical systems and I should absolutely get a factory part. Insurance company says he aftermarket is just as good. Any recommendations will be appreciated.
#53
Member
Safelite, Geico windshield replacement 2014 E550
Broken windshield? Hope you don't have GEICO Insurance for military. Every year I pay for a $200 comprehensive deductible on my 2014 E-550 which includes windshield replacement. So when the windshield was smashed at 70 mph from whatever for some crazy reason I thought my deductible for a new OEM windshield would be 200 bucks. OH how wrong I was. Mercedes replacement quoted me $1,648.46, Safelite quoted me $1,600.
That talking little green thing from GEICO let me know if I wanted the OEM glass replacement my out of pocket cost would be $ 963.46. Geico pays $885. for the Fuyao glass installed by Safelite. Here come the real rub............if Safelite cannot calibrate the Fuyao for the lane assist, (front collision warning whatever thing) and rain sensors they cannot send it to Mercedes Benz because even they WILL NOT attempt to calibrate the devices. What does this mean you ask? Well it means you have to go back to GEICO and fight with them to pay for what should have been dome in the first place ........replace with a OEM windshield. As usual the customer gets screwed blue and tattooed by GEICO Insurance. I guess my time isn't worth a nickel.
That talking little green thing from GEICO let me know if I wanted the OEM glass replacement my out of pocket cost would be $ 963.46. Geico pays $885. for the Fuyao glass installed by Safelite. Here come the real rub............if Safelite cannot calibrate the Fuyao for the lane assist, (front collision warning whatever thing) and rain sensors they cannot send it to Mercedes Benz because even they WILL NOT attempt to calibrate the devices. What does this mean you ask? Well it means you have to go back to GEICO and fight with them to pay for what should have been dome in the first place ........replace with a OEM windshield. As usual the customer gets screwed blue and tattooed by GEICO Insurance. I guess my time isn't worth a nickel.
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#54
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Digging this back up... the cowl/water collector on my car does not seem it was installed correctly. I’m not sure it’s not damaged beyond repair.
Does anyone know if this will allow water in the cabin? And is it supposed to be sealed against the windshield? Mine is not sealed against the glass and can be pushed down (as shown in the above photos).
I am trying to get my ducks in a row to go back to insurance.
Does anyone know if this will allow water in the cabin? And is it supposed to be sealed against the windshield? Mine is not sealed against the glass and can be pushed down (as shown in the above photos).
I am trying to get my ducks in a row to go back to insurance.
#55
Member
windshield/sealing issues
Digging this back up... the cowl/water collector on my car does not seem it was installed correctly. I’m not sure it’s not damaged beyond repair.
Does anyone know if this will allow water in the cabin? And is it supposed to be sealed against the windshield? Mine is not sealed against the glass and can be pushed down (as shown in the above photos).
I am trying to get my ducks in a row to go back to insurance.
Does anyone know if this will allow water in the cabin? And is it supposed to be sealed against the windshield? Mine is not sealed against the glass and can be pushed down (as shown in the above photos).
I am trying to get my ducks in a row to go back to insurance.