Is this an outrageous price for replacement window!

[loulou1971]

Hi there, my boyfriend's Volvo 240 "F" reg has a smashed back window thanks to some little buggers with an air gun so he phoned Autoglass to see if he's covered for a replacement under his insurance policy - unfortunately he isn't...

Anyway they gave him a quote for a replacement rear screen which is £640.00??? Does anyone know if this is a normal sort of price? It seems a bit mad to me. He's not going ahead with it as he doesn't have the money anyway and is now wondering what to do.

Any input would be appreciated, is he being ripped off or should we start saving!

Thanks,

Louise

[George Holmer]

Which window is this? In the door or the fixed rear side window or the rear windscreen?

The rear windscreen is easy to replace yourself.

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[loulou1971]

Thanks for the quick reply, it's the rear windscreen.

If he were to try and replace it himself any recommendations on a good place to get a replacement? (We're based in Manchester.)

Thanks,

Louise

[mraldonnelly]

The only place I can think of is Salvo of Nottingham.

www.salvogroup.co.uk I think.

Good luck.

Andy

[don kalmar union]

Or my old favourite Braydon Motor Coy, Downs Road, London E5.

Allways have just a few being dismantled.

Link at the back of my site.

Don.Norchi.

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[doorman]

If he has comp. insurance, then he should in fact be covered, as the term is glass cover, not just front windshield, and I,m sure the price they quoted is wrong.

[classicswede]

Hi - North west Trading at Wigan 01942 322681 are near to you and might be able to help. Otherwise I've one - were at Anglesey but often in Runcorn, Liverpool area and could meet up - will give hand to fit if necessary. If you want help phone us - 01407 832 290.
Dai

[loulou1971]

Thanks very much for all your replies and advice. Unfortunately he isn't covered by his insurance as it's 3rd party, fire & theft (he lives in Manchester 14 where insurance is ridiculously expensive...).

Anyway he's done a temporary fit-up with some perspex and is away with work for a couple of weeks but says he thinks he'll look into getting one second hand and fitting it himself as someone has told him about a Volvo spares place in Manchester. He loves his Volvos and we did laugh at the fact that he bought this car for £200 and the new screen would cost more than triple that amount!!

He hasn't started looking yet as he's away but out of interest Dai how much would you be interested in for your spare window?

Thanks again for all your help and replies,

Louise x

[classicswede]

I have one still in car £15 should be a resonable price. Mike will be going to runcorn tomorrow morning. If you can let me know tonight I can send it up with him. Otherwise it could be a few weeks before we go that way. If you are intrested cive me a call on 01407 832 290 or 07787976327 even if its not today.
Dai

[John Crosskey]

hey louise try this chap george on 020-8903 3554 ok its not new but he has a sollection of good second hand ones may be tinted etc. to get you out of trouble i should imagine it would be a matter of pounds not a vast amount of dosh good luck johnnyvolvo