Don't know which is worse, taking three attempts or admitting to driving a Hilux...

wont drive it....... We have 2, neither is driven by me. Total pos to drive😜. Thats why i have a disco for work! The closest thing to a ffrr that i could justify using as a builders van! There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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well never lasted long enough for the stealers chap came to do chip and it cracked so new screen it is . So question is what rights do I have to insist on a Landrover Screen ?? or am I at the mercy of the insurance company?

Also read somewhere that the Landrover stamped windscreens are softer than others or is this just b*ll*x

When my BMW 730 Sport picked up a chip on the screen, i took it to National since they were in bed with the insurers.

I asked for a genuine BMW screen and was told that since the car was just over 3 years old, they would not normally replace it with an OE screen.

Full credit to the fitter, he called the insurers and they agreed to OE.

Mike

Down to the insurer really, best bet is a pilkington screen should be able to get one from insurer, same as the original but no LR stamp.

But worth asking the question! There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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So my insurance company has come back and said that if I pay £325 +vat in addition to excess I can have a genuine oem windscreen is it with the extra opinions please - oh and the Glass fitting company is Autoglass

Should be worth the extra not with apologies for my bad typing

Right insurance co has come back at £325 +vat as additional for Land Rover glass My concern is that there are different finishes ?? such as acoustic - rain sensors etc so is it worth it

I'd be questioning your insurance cover firstly. Check your documentation - is this extra charge specified ?
I had mine replaced last year by Autoglass via Tesco insurance. AG would have fitted a non Genuine screen until I told them I wanted one. They fitted a Genuine screen with no questions asked and no further contact with Tesco Insurance.
If the insurance are pulling this stunt, tell them you'll go elsewhere come renewal time -

 Where do you go after one of these . . . ?

Yes it is the insurance company that say it has to be manufacturer equivalent and if I want the original the excess applies - I can see where it comes from as Landrover want way over a grand for supply only. Autoglass have said that the non LR one comes from the same factory and has the following spec LANDROVER RANGE ROVER 5J 2002-ON WINDSCREEN-GREEN+ACOUSTIC+GREEN TOP TINT+HEATED+VIN+MOISTURE SENSOR+ROUND BOSS
So do I just pay the 325 ??

did you ask what the difference is between the two? [except for the branding] ... - .- -.




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I did Stan and Autoglass assure me the specification is exactly the same but it will not have Landrover stamp in bottom left hand corner - is it the sort of thing that would have an effect on resale value ? Cant see it really but you never know

i doubt if anyone will look for the LR logo on the windscreen if/when you sell.

i've just looked at mine and its a pilkington brand, no LR logo ..

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I think you are right Stan and at 325 plus vat its a lot for a logo will report back after monday when it goes in then tuesday to the stealers for FBH fix gearbox service and supercharger oil change - busy week