2017 GLC300 Windshield Glass Crack
07-08-2018, 02:21 PM
#26
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GLC43, GTI, X3, Mazda3
I have had 2 chips and 1 crack in first 20 months of ownership. Had new OEM screen installed in April and within 1 month another chip. All occurred on motorways. Been driving new Audi, BMW and Mercedes for past 25 years. The GLC is the first to have a windscreen replacement. I have been told it is due to the upright design of the windscreen. Who knows why, but not good enough.....
I don't recall ever replacing a windshield (before the MB and BMW) in less than 100k miles on any of my prior, older vehicles.
07-09-2018, 12:42 AM
#28
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way around? Thicker/laminated glass - more durable/resistant to wear and tear...
Slightly ot:
To add icing on the cake; my brakes have started to squeal again....
07-09-2018, 02:50 AM
#29
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My first windscreen was not acoustic glass and the second is acoustic glass.
I think a previous member was correct. It's an exercise in lighter glass to improve economy and probably *manufacturing costs. My view is MB has built the GLC on a budget ( e.g. issues with wipers, brakes, tyres, rattles, etc.) and sell it at a premium. This may work for them now but in the long run customers will turn to better built products.*
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07-09-2018, 02:54 AM
#30
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My first windscreen was not acoustic glass and the second is acoustic glass.
I think a previous member was correct. It's an exercise in lighter glass to improve economy and probably *manufacturing costs. My view is MB has built the GLC on a budget ( e.g. issues with wipers, brakes, tyres, rattles, etc.) and sell it at a premium. This may work for them now but in the long run customers will turn to better built products.*
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I think a previous member was correct. It's an exercise in lighter glass to improve economy and probably *manufacturing costs. My view is MB has built the GLC on a budget ( e.g. issues with wipers, brakes, tyres, rattles, etc.) and sell it at a premium. This may work for them now but in the long run customers will turn to better built products.*
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07-09-2018, 02:52 PM
#31
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07-10-2018, 02:49 PM
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