Wanted Windscreen for 1987 240 saloon.

minty · Mar 7th, 2010, 16:58

Hi ,
can anyone recommend a supplier for a replacement windscreen for my 244.
And maybe tell me what i should pay for such an item.
Thanks Minty

Audrey Old · Mar 8th, 2010, 20:15

I was quoted £144 for one for my saloon last year, after some "nice little darlings" decided to play toss the gravel across the front of my car when taking my disabled mother back home - very unnerving for her.
A private mobile fitter quoted £100 but only if he could get hold of some new fixing clips - little plastic things that get embedded in the mastic during installation. He added never to attempt this job if you've not done one before as they are bonded in rather that merely sitting in a rubber surround.
Car temporarily stored off-road right now, after MoT lapsed, so can't give up-to-date info.

Paul

redboy · Mar 8th, 2010, 21:05

I got mine replaced free on the insurance a few years ago when it was leaking. Instead of having the leaky clip type, I asked for a '92/93 year windscreen which has a glue on strip. These are less likely to leak.

Important, make sure they use Pilkington glass- the glass company first used chinese xyg glass, and it was curved all wrong. You need to ask for this specifically, as they ALWAYS try the cheapie first.

cheers,
Brian

Mar 7th, 2010, 16:58	#1
minty Trader Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 19:13 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Derby County FC View Photos By: minty	Wanted Windscreen for 1987 240 saloon. Hi , can anyone recommend a supplier for a replacement windscreen for my 244. And maybe tell me what i should pay for such an item. Thanks Minty

Mar 8th, 2010, 20:15	#2
Audrey Old VOC Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2023 12:19 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancing	windscreen I was quoted £144 for one for my saloon last year, after some "nice little darlings" decided to play toss the gravel across the front of my car when taking my disabled mother back home - very unnerving for her. A private mobile fitter quoted £100 but only if he could get hold of some new fixing clips - little plastic things that get embedded in the mastic during installation. He added never to attempt this job if you've not done one before as they are bonded in rather that merely sitting in a rubber surround. Car temporarily stored off-road right now, after MoT lapsed, so can't give up-to-date info. Paul

Mar 8th, 2010, 21:05	#3
redboy Master Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2013 23:07 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: hastings	I got mine replaced free on the insurance a few years ago when it was leaking. Instead of having the leaky clip type, I asked for a '92/93 year windscreen which has a glue on strip. These are less likely to leak. Important, make sure they use Pilkington glass- the glass company first used chinese xyg glass, and it was curved all wrong. You need to ask for this specifically, as they ALWAYS try the cheapie first. cheers, Brian

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