Damaged Windscreen - Page 2

key76 · Sep 29th, 2020, 21:54

They surely don’t need to access the inside of the car to do a repair? Replacement I can understand but the videos of a repair show all work taking place outside.

It is what it is though, and needs must. I have a stash of Dettol to rival Tesco, so I’m all set for any eventuality (I always do due to my OCD, I am not panic buying and stock piling

LOL).

Good to hear positive tales though. Gives me more confidence.

Booked for repair at home next Monday so will report back. But I’m expecting damage to the heating elements to be present.

Director76 · Sep 29th, 2020, 22:21

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Originally Posted by key76

They surely don’t need to access the inside of the car to do a repair? Replacement I can understand but the videos of a repair show all work taking place outside.

It is what it is though, and needs must. I have a stash of Dettol to rival Tesco, so I’m all set for any eventuality (I always do due to my OCD, I am not panic buying and stock piling

LOL).

Good to hear positive tales though. Gives me more confidence.

Booked for repair at home next Monday so will report back. But I’m expecting damage to the heating elements to be present.

Repair - ah - that can probably be done from outside. I was thinking about the replacement

adambsmith · Sep 29th, 2020, 22:55

Had my XC60 heated screen replaced by Autoglass and then cameras recalibrated by Volvo. Autoglass did a top job.

key76 · Sep 29th, 2020, 23:03

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Originally Posted by adambsmith

Had my XC60 heated screen replaced by Autoglass and then cameras recalibrated by Volvo. Autoglass did a top job.

Was that all done at the same time or did you have to book in with Volvo separately? And did you have to pay for the recalibration?

Bashy · Sep 30th, 2020, 00:10

I have repaired bullseyes like that in the past, they take a little more time than ya standard chip, as for heated screens, you need to test it, do it 1st thing in the morning with ya breath, make sure AC is off....

Driver Dave · Sep 30th, 2020, 08:43

I have had two windscreens replaced in my XC90s, both done by Autoglass mobile fitters, both superbly and quickly done. In both cases I was away from home and was not able to get the recalibration done.

Taking great care and being ready to cancel the semi-automation at any time I tested things like lane keeping, ACC and Pilot Assist and they seemed perfectly OK.

My car went in for it's service about 3 months later and I asked them to check / recalibrate the systems. I noticed absolutely no difference to the behavior of the car before or after the service with regards to these systems.

My conclusion is that provided you very carefully and in a controlled way, test the systems that use the technology in the windscreen "pod" , you may not need recalibration. Obviously if you were using the systems and were involved in an incident you could be in trouble with your insurance company if you had not had the systems checked.

volvocamper · Sep 30th, 2020, 17:31

A Windscreen repair is from the outside only.
Like you I have uber ocd with my car and 2 years ago had to have a new screen in my previous VW Touareg. Autoglass arrived and the technician was very understanding and reassuring. He had all the required equipment and he knew exactly what to do. I was with him throughout and he was quite happy with this. He told me how well supported he is by his employer and was a full of praise for them (unusual in a vehicle technician in my experience).
I think you need not worry - these guys fit screens all the time and have the correct equipment -the dealer may do very few and not the experience of screen fitting (most dealers contract this to Autoglass anyway).
I felt Autoglass had come a long long way in last 5-10 years.

Clan · Sep 30th, 2020, 21:20

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Originally Posted by volvocamper

A Windscreen repair is from the outside only.
Like you I have uber ocd with my car and 2 years ago had to have a new screen in my previous VW Touareg. Autoglass arrived and the technician was very understanding and reassuring. He had all the required equipment and he knew exactly what to do. I was with him throughout and he was quite happy with this. He told me how well supported he is by his employer and was a full of praise for them (unusual in a vehicle technician in my experience).
I think you need not worry - these guys fit screens all the time and have the correct equipment -the dealer may do very few and not the experience of screen fitting (most dealers contract this to Autoglass anyway).
I felt Autoglass had come a long long way in last 5-10 years.

All dealers have to have one of their technicians Trained as a Volvo winscreen fitter on the premises and they do on average at least one a week .. Volvo run a training course for glass ..

Philip Fisher · Sep 30th, 2020, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Clan

All dealers have to have one of their technicians Trained as a Volvo winscreen fitter on the premises and they do on average at least one a week .. Volvo run a training course for glass ..

Really? My dealer sub the work out to a local company which comes and does it for them. Same for the other dealer I used in Grimsby many moons ago........

Paul Wildsmith · Oct 1st, 2020, 10:24

Autoglass is fine, not problems (though every screen they've fitted for me over last 10 years starts off with the wrong one .. so double check they have the correct one). They can do the recalibration as well (I always go out and drive for them).

Sep 29th, 2020, 21:54	#11
key76 Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 16:59 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: South	They surely don’t need to access the inside of the car to do a repair? Replacement I can understand but the videos of a repair show all work taking place outside. It is what it is though, and needs must. I have a stash of Dettol to rival Tesco, so I’m all set for any eventuality (I always do due to my OCD, I am not panic buying and stock piling LOL). Good to hear positive tales though. Gives me more confidence. Booked for repair at home next Monday so will report back. But I’m expecting damage to the heating elements to be present. __________________ S90 T5 R-Design (MY20) in Onyx Black with Polestar Optimisation Perforated Charcoal Nappa Leather with Power Passenger Seat with Memory, Harmon Kardon, Winter Pack, Heated Windscreen, Xenium Pack with IntelliSafe Surround

Sep 29th, 2020, 22:55	#13
adambsmith Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:46 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: York	Had my XC60 heated screen replaced by Autoglass and then cameras recalibrated by Volvo. Autoglass did a top job. __________________ XC60 B5 MHEV Plus

Sep 30th, 2020, 00:10	#15
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	I have repaired bullseyes like that in the past, they take a little more time than ya standard chip, as for heated screens, you need to test it, do it 1st thing in the morning with ya breath, make sure AC is off.... __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Sep 30th, 2020, 08:43	#16
Driver Dave Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2022 15:19 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Northern Scottish Highlands	I have had two windscreens replaced in my XC90s, both done by Autoglass mobile fitters, both superbly and quickly done. In both cases I was away from home and was not able to get the recalibration done. Taking great care and being ready to cancel the semi-automation at any time I tested things like lane keeping, ACC and Pilot Assist and they seemed perfectly OK. My car went in for it's service about 3 months later and I asked them to check / recalibrate the systems. I noticed absolutely no difference to the behavior of the car before or after the service with regards to these systems. My conclusion is that provided you very carefully and in a controlled way, test the systems that use the technology in the windscreen "pod" , you may not need recalibration. Obviously if you were using the systems and were involved in an incident you could be in trouble with your insurance company if you had not had the systems checked. __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Power-pulse Inscription, 5 Double Spoke alloys, Luminous Sand, Amber Leather, Linear Walnut Inlays, Winter Pack, Xenium Pack, BLIS, Dark Tinted Windows, Towbar, Mud flaps, PoleStar

Oct 1st, 2020, 10:24	#20
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 13:53 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	Autoglass is fine, not problems (though every screen they've fitted for me over last 10 years starts off with the wrong one .. so double check they have the correct one). They can do the recalibration as well (I always go out and drive for them). __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Sep 30th, 2020, 17:31	#17
volvocamper Master Member Last Online: Today 07:01 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norwich	A Windscreen repair is from the outside only. Like you I have uber ocd with my car and 2 years ago had to have a new screen in my previous VW Touareg. Autoglass arrived and the technician was very understanding and reassuring. He had all the required equipment and he knew exactly what to do. I was with him throughout and he was quite happy with this. He told me how well supported he is by his employer and was a full of praise for them (unusual in a vehicle technician in my experience). I think you need not worry - these guys fit screens all the time and have the correct equipment -the dealer may do very few and not the experience of screen fitting (most dealers contract this to Autoglass anyway). I felt Autoglass had come a long long way in last 5-10 years.

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