AAA Windshield Replacement G05 X5 45e

sarugby4life · 05-17-2023, 10:57 AM

For folks that have AAA and have gone through this - is there an OEM glass option? This one I believe is yes. Second question is can we request BMW to install vs Safelite, and will AAA pay the added cost per BMW? I do not mind paying up front so long as they kick back all but my comprehensive deductible.

Bobby Axelrod · 06-27-2023, 12:40 PM

I recently replaced my windshield through AAA on my 2019 X5 w/ HUD. They did send Safelite and gave me non-oem Pilkington glass. I had concerns about the HUD not being crispy.. but if there was a problem my plan was to have AAA replace with OEM after. But the Pilkington glass exceeded my expectations. Glass is good and the HUD looks just like when I had the OEM glass.

sarugby4life · 06-28-2023, 12:13 AM

I just had the windshield replaced this week. AAA covered OEM glass and allowed me to have BMW do the install. However, I had to pay up front - they were very quick to reimburse.

Glad Safelite took care of you! Either way AAA came through for us and that is definitely a plus.

nZtiZia · 06-28-2023, 06:41 AM

you guys have AAA Premier?

sarugby4life · 06-28-2023, 10:28 AM

Nope.

nZtiZia · 06-28-2023, 10:36 AM

comparing all the benefits, i don’t see any membership level that covers full windshield replacement, only chip repair, and that’s Premier level. i have Plus membership. Is it written somewhere else?

please clarify if y’all went through AAA, not your vehicle insurance?

sarugby4life · 06-28-2023, 11:12 AM

Sorry I see where the confusion came from. Yes this was through my insurance with us WITH AAA. This is not related at all to having an AAA membership.

LuvMyE92 · 07-07-2023, 10:36 AM

Insurance laws varies between states, but generally speaking you can pick whatever shop you want and they have to pay it. Ditto with OEM versus aftermarket parts.

I will suggest though that if you insist on "BMW" to do the repair, and by that you mean your dealer, odds are pretty good that the dealer will just call Safelite to do it.

05-17-2023, 10:57 AM	#1
sarugby4life Lieutenant 323 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2022 X5MC, 2023 X5 45e Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California iTrader: (1)	AAA Windshield Replacement G05 X5 45e For folks that have AAA and have gone through this - is there an OEM glass option? This one I believe is yes. Second question is can we request BMW to install vs Safelite, and will AAA pay the added cost per BMW? I do not mind paying up front so long as they kick back all but my comprehensive deductible.
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Bobby Axelrod New Member 3 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I recently replaced my windshield through AAA on my 2019 X5 w/ HUD. They did send Safelite and gave me non-oem Pilkington glass. I had concerns about the HUD not being crispy.. but if there was a problem my plan was to have AAA replace with OEM after. But the Pilkington glass exceeded my expectations. Glass is good and the HUD looks just like when I had the OEM glass.
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06-28-2023, 12:13 AM	#3
sarugby4life Lieutenant 323 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2022 X5MC, 2023 X5 45e Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California iTrader: (1)	I just had the windshield replaced this week. AAA covered OEM glass and allowed me to have BMW do the install. However, I had to pay up front - they were very quick to reimburse. Glad Safelite took care of you! Either way AAA came through for us and that is definitely a plus.
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06-28-2023, 06:41 AM	#4
nZtiZia Major General 4654 Rep 8,698 Posts Drives: eVeRyOnE mAD! Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: neither here nor there... iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 xDrive 45e [9.88]	you guys have AAA Premier?
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06-28-2023, 10:28 AM	#5
sarugby4life Lieutenant 323 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2022 X5MC, 2023 X5 45e Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Nope.
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nZtiZia Major General 4654 Rep 8,698 Posts Drives: eVeRyOnE mAD! Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: neither here nor there... iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 xDrive 45e [9.88]	comparing all the benefits, i don’t see any membership level that covers full windshield replacement, only chip repair, and that’s Premier level. i have Plus membership. Is it written somewhere else? please clarify if y’all went through AAA, not your vehicle insurance?
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06-28-2023, 11:12 AM	#7
sarugby4life Lieutenant 323 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2022 X5MC, 2023 X5 45e Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Sorry I see where the confusion came from. Yes this was through my insurance with us WITH AAA. This is not related at all to having an AAA membership.
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07-07-2023, 10:36 AM	#8
LuvMyE92 Occasionally frequent poster 3000 Rep 2,744 Posts Drives: CT5V-Blackwing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RTP NC, USA iTrader: (0)	Insurance laws varies between states, but generally speaking you can pick whatever shop you want and they have to pay it. Ditto with OEM versus aftermarket parts. I will suggest though that if you insist on "BMW" to do the repair, and by that you mean your dealer, odds are pretty good that the dealer will just call Safelite to do it. __________________ Current inventory: F22 & G05 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing w/3 pedals Past: E24,E28(3),E34,E36,E37,E38(2),E39(4),E46,E89,E92 (obviously),F01,F06,F10,F30,F87,G12,G30(2),G82(2)
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