Windscreen replacement options

NickV90 · Jun 12th, 2019, 16:51

Has anyone managed to successfully have their v90 windscreen replaced by the likes of autoglass. I have a heated windscreen. Just got a massive star shaped chip from an oncoming car on a recently resurfaced road. I am very cross, firstly with the other speeding driver, but also that in this day and age a roads are still resurfaced by hosing down with tar and throwing loose chippings on it. But that's another story.

Am i likely to have hassles? My insurer, LV, likes to use autoglass. I cannot imagine them being able to recalibrate all the systems needed, but I am prepared to be amazed...

Nick

David1967 · Jun 13th, 2019, 07:05

Hi Nick, Autoglass replaced the windscreen in my V90 a couple of years ago and recalibrated the various sensors all ok, I was more amazed when they replaced my sunroof after it was cracked by a stone, Volvo quoted two days in the workshop with a £2K cost, autoglass took 45 minutes, like you my insurance company is LV.

volvocamper · Jun 13th, 2019, 07:12

I was amazed at the professionalism of the Autoglass fitter when I had a screen in my Touareg 2 yrs ago. He had the kit, the knowledge and the care to do the job to my complete satisfaction. They may ask you to take it to a local(ish) Autoglass depot for the calibration though. Most depots closed a few years ago but they now seem to understand they require central ones for these increasingly complex calibrations (and could be liable if they are not done correctly)

MOzS90 · Jun 13th, 2019, 07:14

Why are you angry with the other “speeding” driver. For having the nerve to drive on the same road as you? Judgement of speed is pretty difficult when they are coming towards you!

Save your anger for the nature of the road surface.

I’ve never had a problem with Autoglass.

NickV90 · Jun 13th, 2019, 07:55

Thanks folks... good to know
Nick

ah394 · Jun 13th, 2019, 09:07

Also insured with LV, Autoglass replaced the cracked windscreen on my XC60 a few weeks ago and did an excellent job.

Jun 12th, 2019, 16:51	#1
NickV90 Member Last Online: Sep 1st, 2019 08:29 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ipswich	Windscreen replacement options Has anyone managed to successfully have their v90 windscreen replaced by the likes of autoglass. I have a heated windscreen. Just got a massive star shaped chip from an oncoming car on a recently resurfaced road. I am very cross, firstly with the other speeding driver, but also that in this day and age a roads are still resurfaced by hosing down with tar and throwing loose chippings on it. But that's another story. Am i likely to have hassles? My insurer, LV, likes to use autoglass. I cannot imagine them being able to recalibrate all the systems needed, but I am prepared to be amazed... Nick

Jun 13th, 2019, 07:14	#4
MOzS90 Senior Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2020 22:15 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Utopia	Why are you angry with the other “speeding” driver. For having the nerve to drive on the same road as you? Judgement of speed is pretty difficult when they are coming towards you! Save your anger for the nature of the road surface. I’ve never had a problem with Autoglass. __________________ https://imgur.com/a/c17X9

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Jun 13th, 2019, 07:05	#2
David1967 New Member Last Online: Today 13:31 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ashford	Hi Nick, Autoglass replaced the windscreen in my V90 a couple of years ago and recalibrated the various sensors all ok, I was more amazed when they replaced my sunroof after it was cracked by a stone, Volvo quoted two days in the workshop with a £2K cost, autoglass took 45 minutes, like you my insurance company is LV.

Jun 13th, 2019, 07:12	#3
volvocamper Master Member Last Online: Today 13:55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norwich	I was amazed at the professionalism of the Autoglass fitter when I had a screen in my Touareg 2 yrs ago. He had the kit, the knowledge and the care to do the job to my complete satisfaction. They may ask you to take it to a local(ish) Autoglass depot for the calibration though. Most depots closed a few years ago but they now seem to understand they require central ones for these increasingly complex calibrations (and could be liable if they are not done correctly)

Jun 13th, 2019, 07:55	#5
NickV90 Member Last Online: Sep 1st, 2019 08:29 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ipswich	Thanks folks... good to know Nick

Jun 13th, 2019, 09:07	#6
ah394 New Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2020 06:59 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Stroud	Also insured with LV, Autoglass replaced the cracked windscreen on my XC60 a few weeks ago and did an excellent job.

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