Replacing windshield

speedmaster20d · 03-12-2019, 06:55 PM

My front windshield on my M3 cracked, it's a huge crack and needs be replaced. Dealer quoted $2900 part + labor. any alternatives?

joooiiiiii · 03-12-2019, 08:47 PM

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My front windshield on my M3 cracked, it's a huge crack and needs be replaced. Dealer quoted $2000 part + labor. any alternatives?

Wow, I think I paid like $1000ish in September for my OEM replacement. I had mine done in Germany though at a windshield spot--not dealer. I would check around, pretty sure you can get something way cheaper than that!

MadZarBMR · 03-12-2019, 08:49 PM

Did you check with your insurance? Most cover it under comprehensive so you won't take a hit for the claim. If you do go with insurance, make sure they will use OEM parts.

speedmaster20d · 03-12-2019, 08:56 PM

Yes BEWARE Geico insurance does NOT cover OEM parts and labor. Although my deductible for comprehensive is $250 they said they do not agree to OEM pricing and labor. they pay a max. of about $500 to replace the M3 windshield with some cheap Chinese knock off.

Never choose Geico insurance for your BMW>

MadZarBMR · 03-12-2019, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by speedmaster20d

Yes BEWARE Geico insurance does NOT cover OEM parts and labor. Although my deductible for comprehensive is $250 they said they do not agree to OEM pricing and labor. they pay a max. of about $500 to replace the M3 windshield with some cheap Chinese knock off.

Never choose Geico insurance for your BMW>

You're near me - give All Star Glass a call. Back in December they quoted me just over $1800 while BMW wanted $2450. Price was for OEM parts including labor and calibration with HUD and lane assist cameras. I ended up paying the $600 to BMW to turn in the car as it was so I can't really speak to their quality of work, but up front, their service seemed good.

speedmaster20d · 03-12-2019, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MadZarBMR

You're near me - give All Star Glass a call. Back in December they quoted me just over $1800 while BMW wanted $2450. Price was for OEM parts including labor and calibration with HUD and lane assist cameras. I ended up paying the $600 to BMW to turn in the car as it was so I can't really speak to their quality of work, but up front, their service seemed good.

Thanks man, why did they charge you if it was OEM part? did you notice any issue with noise/sealing etc.

The part is about $1200 for glass and the sealant with tax so that's the same everywhere the difference is in labor where I BMW want $1800 for labor alone...

MadZarBMR · 03-13-2019, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by speedmaster20d

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Originally Posted by MadZarBMR

You're near me - give All Star Glass a call. Back in December they quoted me just over $1800 while BMW wanted $2450. Price was for OEM parts including labor and calibration with HUD and lane assist cameras. I ended up paying the $600 to BMW to turn in the car as it was so I can't really speak to their quality of work, but up front, their service seemed good.

Thanks man, why did they charge you if it was OEM part? did you notice any issue with noise/sealing etc.

The part is about $1200 for glass and the sealant with tax so that's the same everywhere the difference is in labor where I BMW want $1800 for labor alone...

This was at lease end before I knew that BMW only charges $600 for cracked windshield when you return as is. I never had the work done so I suggest checking their reviews. Their price was the lowest I could find for OEM parts. Even Safelite was more expensive with OEM.

Eric S · 03-13-2019, 09:10 AM

I may or not be right/wrong..

If your car is 2 years or newer, the insurance company/body shop MUST use OEM parts. If older, then they can use used parts or non OEM. Not sure if it applies to glass

speedmaster20d · 03-13-2019, 10:57 AM

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This was at lease end before I knew that BMW only charges $600 for cracked windshield when you return as is. I never had the work done so I suggest checking their reviews. Their price was the lowest I could find for OEM parts. Even Safelite was more expensive with OEM.

Got it

I actuallly have lease wear up to 5K so wouldn’t worry but it’s a brand new car and also the crack is so big it’s a safety thing at this time

WestsideBMW · 03-13-2019, 11:17 AM

You might want to check your policy becasue a lot of insurance coverage is zero deductable for glass and if new car they allow OEM/Dealer install. I had to fight for my 2009 to be cover with OEM last year. They covered 75% and I got a chip in the glass two months later.

Rockshaker · 03-17-2019, 10:41 PM

I had my windshield replaced by Safelite. Check out this post for the OEM parts list based on what options you have installed.

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=22755077

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speedmaster20d First Lieutenant 350 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 21 G80 comp BG. 2018 F80(sold) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South Bay iTrader: (0)	Yes BEWARE Geico insurance does NOT cover OEM parts and labor. Although my deductible for comprehensive is $250 they said they do not agree to OEM pricing and labor. they pay a max. of about $500 to replace the M3 windshield with some cheap Chinese knock off. Never choose Geico insurance for your BMW> __________________ 2018 M3 Competition SO II : sold 2021 M3 Competition BG
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Rockshaker Second Lieutenant 237 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2018 M3, MG 318i 1997 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I had my windshield replaced by Safelite. Check out this post for the OEM parts list based on what options you have installed. https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=22755077
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