windshied replacement - oem or aftermarket
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windshied replacement - oem or aftermarket
My 2001 E55 has a badly cracked windshield. I have scheduled to have it replaced with an aftermarket part. Total bill is going to be less than $200 with lifetime guarantee. In their "online" quote they clearly state that the quote is for a windshield without any additional items like sensors or antennas.
I found online an OEM w/rain sensor - $315, and without $286 (just the part - no labor)
Does the W210 class have the radio antenna installed in the windshield (if so, no wonder reception isn't all that good!)?
I see the black dot pattern in the windshield in the upper middle portion. would that be the rain sensor.
I can easily live without the rain sensor, but I'd like an antenna. They are scheduled to do the work one week from today, and I've emailed them my question and asked them to call.
What I have also considered is the possibility that there is no aftermarket windshields, and these installers are using OEM parts - but at a much better cost for the consumer.
Thanks for any suggestions
I found online an OEM w/rain sensor - $315, and without $286 (just the part - no labor)
Does the W210 class have the radio antenna installed in the windshield (if so, no wonder reception isn't all that good!)?
I see the black dot pattern in the windshield in the upper middle portion. would that be the rain sensor.
I can easily live without the rain sensor, but I'd like an antenna. They are scheduled to do the work one week from today, and I've emailed them my question and asked them to call.
What I have also considered is the possibility that there is no aftermarket windshields, and these installers are using OEM parts - but at a much better cost for the consumer.
Thanks for any suggestions
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Take care the E55 windshield are blue insulated glass. W210 common has a litthe green glass, our cars are a little bluish you can see the difference if you put some white paper to the otherside.. The OEM's for E55 are PPG solextra Blue heat insulated glass
Rain sensor? is important, you can't adjust the wiper in the first intermittent possition without the sensor, (not works) only work 2 & 3 position..
The Radio antenas are located in the REAR winshield not front, no problem
Is not a big dea bro. Go for OEM
Fabio Daniel
Rain sensor? is important, you can't adjust the wiper in the first intermittent possition without the sensor, (not works) only work 2 & 3 position..
The Radio antenas are located in the REAR winshield not front, no problem
Is not a big dea bro. Go for OEM
Fabio Daniel
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Will your insurance cover it? Normally it's free.
You can buy PPG aftermarket, which should be identical to Mercedes OEM just the star symbol is missing.
You can buy PPG aftermarket, which should be identical to Mercedes OEM just the star symbol is missing.
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No, I don't have anything more than minimum coverage. This would be the "comprehensive" that pays for windshield. It is not that much, and it would cover other things, but on principle I don't like to give the insurance companies more than I have to, and economically, I would generally come out ahead, as in the case of this car, in 9 years, haven't had any claims.
Maybe the windshield company buys from PPG. I'll know soon enough.
Maybe the windshield company buys from PPG. I'll know soon enough.
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Yeah, not a bad point. I had mine replaced (covered under comprehensive, only claim I've filed in 12 years). They gave me the option of PPG glass (~$400, fully covered by insurance) or OEM glass (~$800).
The PPG and OEM are identical. The OEM is made by PPG. PPG runs some batches, prints the star logo on them, sells them to Mercedes, and Mercedes resells them as OEM. Then PPG runs some batches without the star logo and sells them directly as PPG glass. Same exact glass, only they can't legally print the star logo.
The only time to get OEM is if the alternative is some non-brand. PPG should be easy to find, because it includes compatibility with the windshield rain sensor.
The PPG and OEM are identical. The OEM is made by PPG. PPG runs some batches, prints the star logo on them, sells them to Mercedes, and Mercedes resells them as OEM. Then PPG runs some batches without the star logo and sells them directly as PPG glass. Same exact glass, only they can't legally print the star logo.
The only time to get OEM is if the alternative is some non-brand. PPG should be easy to find, because it includes compatibility with the windshield rain sensor.
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none of the windshields have that, that's extra part that you can buy and stick yourself separately, runs about sub 25 bucks
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man I'd like to replace mine as it has alot of rock chips .. dropped my friend of at bmw dealer to pick up his other day .. $1250 for his 04' 530 I was buggin out ! Fuggin krazy Yo
