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Old Aug 8, 2025 | 05:11 AM
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Replacement windscreen

Hi all,

I have a chipped windscreen and require a replacement.
Have been told by National Windscreens that I need to put the roof down.
I have not used the roof in over a decade ! Use the car as a coupe rather than a drip top.
So my question is.....Is this true ?
My roof does not fold back and I really do not need it to.
Do I really need to fix my roof problems (Boot connector not working) before I can get a replacement windscreen ?

Also, should I need a roof fix, does anyone know a reputable garage to carry out this task ?
I am in Essex UK.

Thanks for any and all replies in advance.
Rob.
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Old Aug 8, 2025 | 08:26 AM
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I'm not sure why you would need to lower the roof, but it can be done manually, so it wouldn't need to be repaired.
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Hi, I have been told the roof needs to be lowered to replace the windscreen (by Autoglass and National Windscreens).
Apparently when the roof is lowered they can access a couple of screws.
How can it be done manually ?
Thanks for the reply.
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Put the trunk in service mode, manually unlock the front latch, move the roof back enough for the job.
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