cmos

Folks,
I cracked my '03 SL500 windshield last week driving back from the USGP. My local MB dealer is quoting me $1300/400 for parts/labor.
Anybody have any rates to compare this against, or maybe suggest a quality national company to do the work? I know my dealer will do a good job, which is important, but wondering about the price.

Thanks!

MBE55AMG

Do you have insurance on your car? In FL I believe the insurance company covers the cost of windshield damage repairs... not sure about Georgia, though.

Good luck.

blueSL

Replacing a windshield is one of those jobs, like replacing tyres, where I would tend to go to a specialist rather than an MB dealer. It's glued in position and replacing it needs an element of craftsmanship which is simply not required for run-of-the-mill maintenance of your car. It wouldn't surprise me if the dealer would sub-contract the work to a specialist anyway.

Here in the UK, windshield replacement is standard for all car insurance, you pay the first £60 ($110) and they take care of the rest, it's a good deal.

atomsrock

Register the car as a gift in Florida, I believe that there isn't any deductible.

C.

atomsrock

I've been wondering this myself since I recently had a rock hit my windshield and left two small chips.

I would think that the MB dealer would be better in Florida since it is a right to work state, ie, certain profession posses no certifications and/or regulation what so ever.

C.

mattnaz

Most dealerships sub the work out. I know my MB dealership along with Landrover does here in AZ. They told me who they used and I had them come out to the house and watched them like a hawk. (It was the same company for both.)Most insurance policies cover windsheild replacement. If yours does not, add it to your policy. Its very cheap.There is usually a 30 day wait.

PHYBENZ

I heard somehwere that in Florida if you have a cracked winshield you can get it replaced free.

atomsrock

Yes, that's been a requirement of auto insurance companies in Florida for many years, zero decutible.

However, it is a right to work state, hence, quality skilled labor is difficult to locate.

C.