slugger1 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I took my car into RAC Auto Windscreens a month ago to get my windscreen replaced. When I got there they only had the UK type screen which is a different clour from mine so it wasn't suitable. They said they would get onto their suppliers and get the correct import version. After several calls I am still waiting (each time I call them they say they will phone me back but don't bother). Am I right in thinking that there are more imports than UK models in this country so technically it should be easier to get your hands on a import screen? Has anyone else had any problems getting their screen replaced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I ordered one from Toyota for a friend of mine recently and had it delivered within 2 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 What year is your car? The early J-spec and UK spec cars use the same windscreens, there are 2 colour options/part numbers (part # 56101-14010 and 56101-14020). First attachment shows part numbers for UK spec, second shows part numbers for J-spec. If yours is a late model (ie. 96+) then these do have a different part number (56101-14050). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajinder Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Yes I did have the same problem. The screen was replaced by National Windscreen and they did a very good job. Their product code is HT8284LN for blue/green. Make sure you also replace the moulding as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Word of advise, always use new genuine Toyota window seals. The non-genuine seals that windscreen companies use can cause leaking and subsequently bubbling/rust. The genuine seals are relatively cheap, so if you have to source these yourself from your local Toyota dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugger1 Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Mine is a 1995 model. The screen that they originally tried to fit was a different colour and had a blue band across the top. Mine doesn't have that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Mine is a 1995 model. The screen that they originally tried to fit was a different colour and had a blue band across the top. Mine doesn't have that. I could be wrong, but I think all genuine screens have a coloured band across the top, is the one you have fitted at the moment is genuine a Toyota one? It will have Toyota etched onto it if it is. The key thing will be to match the glass colour (blue or green) see part numbers above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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