Broken windshield
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Broken windshield
Couple of days ago a rock flew into my windshield and created a cross like crack about an inch long.
I immediately made an appointment with Safelite to get it repaired but they didn't have an opening for few days.
Well, this morning I noticed the crack had grown to about 12 inches. I know this can't get repaired and I need a new windshield.
My GLE has HUD. So, should I take it to the dealership for the replacement or another shop like Safelite is OK?
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Well, this morning I noticed the crack had grown to about 12 inches. I know this can't get repaired and I need a new windshield.
My GLE has HUD. So, should I take it to the dealership for the replacement or another shop like Safelite is OK?
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Go to the dealer. You want that special MB sticker on the windshield on the replacement. Plus they will need to re-calibrate the cameras.
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Couple of days ago a rock flew into my windshield and created a cross like crack about an inch long.
I immediately made an appointment with Safelite to get it repaired but they didn't have an opening for few days.
Well, this morning I noticed the crack had grown to about 12 inches. I know this can't get repaired and I need a new windshield.
My GLE has HUD. So, should I take it to the dealership for the replacement or another shop like Safelite is OK?
![wall](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/banghead.gif)
Well, this morning I noticed the crack had grown to about 12 inches. I know this can't get repaired and I need a new windshield.
My GLE has HUD. So, should I take it to the dealership for the replacement or another shop like Safelite is OK?
Also, if you purchased a "tire and wheel" replacement package, it might be covered under that, depending which level you chose.
Last edited by TonyF61; 01-27-2023 at 09:23 AM. Reason: More info.
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An out-of-town dealer once broke mine whilst changing wiper blades. It was either covered by his or my insurance, but I would only go with OEM glass.
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Originally Posted by mynewgle;[url=tel:8710326
8710326]To my knowledge most dealers just sub out glass repair so you may end up with a Safelite repair either way.
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I ordered the windshield through the dealer, along with the little Daimler sticker at the lower right hand corner. According to VIN.
They send it to their body shop, who performs the camera lens and windshield outgassing TSB's, then the main shop does updates and calibration.
I pay the difference between the Safelite cost to the insurance company and the shop bill, just as our State law requires. It was about $200 extra last time for my Acoustic package glass.
Another time, the Dealer allowed a 10% Benz Club discount and it saved the insurance company 50 bucks.
They send it to their body shop, who performs the camera lens and windshield outgassing TSB's, then the main shop does updates and calibration.
I pay the difference between the Safelite cost to the insurance company and the shop bill, just as our State law requires. It was about $200 extra last time for my Acoustic package glass.
Another time, the Dealer allowed a 10% Benz Club discount and it saved the insurance company 50 bucks.