neo2810 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 So I noticed a stone chip in the middle of my windscreen in Nov. It was smaller in length than a 5p piece and not obstructing my view so I called my insurance glass number (basically Autoglass) and they came out the next day and gel filled it, giving me a reciept which included a lifetime guarantee. Sorted...... I thought. I got to work this morning and noticed the crack had spread to about an inch in size. So not sorted then... At lunchtime I spotted an Autoglass van doing someone else's car in the work parking lot so I collared him to have a look and he confirmed a new screen was required. I took the details off the receipt and called Autoglass back. They logged the job and told me I'd get a call. When I got home (it was dark) I managed to catch a glimpse of the crack when the interior light came on and lo and behold, I now have a crack at least half the length of the screen. So it appears it's growing at an alarming rate and will no doubt keep growing until I have a full length crack across the screen. It's high enough (about middle) to not obscure my vision directly (provided I don't encounter a low flying plane or a bird with a death wish) so I'm happy to just drive until they get the replacement screen which I assume they will fit for free under the guarantee. Now this is where the problem may lie. The bloke I spoke to was unsure whether Toyota still supply the tinted Supra screens (blue sunscreen tint across the top, about 2-3 inches down) so may have to replace with a non-tinted. Has anyone recently replaced a top tinted screen, and if so, was there UK stock or did you have to wait for a Jap import (my Sup is an import)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Anyone know what a new screen costs? Mine is covered in teeny tiny chips after 16 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 ah mate tell me about it i was hit by a small stone that fell off the back of a lorry sometime last year i even seen it coming , it was like in slow motion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Feel for you Tony mate. Try giving Hodgson Toyota a call near the Tay Barns on 0843 2080779 and see if they can give you a part price using the import VIN number from your car. I've been down there recently with a list of part numbers and some of their prices were quite reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo2810 Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 Feel for you Tony mate. Try giving Hodgson Toyota a call near the Tay Barns on 0843 2080779 and see if they can give you a part price using the import VIN number from your car. I've been down there recently with a list of part numbers and some of their prices were quite reasonable. Cheers Steve but its being repaired under warrenty by Autoglass. Had a result anyway. The chap called me this morning and said they have a screen in stock with only a minor difference where the black border extends down to the rear view mirror join in a v shape. Hardly a rejection issue so I accepted that and it's being replaced tomorrow at 1. So much for no appointments till Wed. Methinks he was having a bad day yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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