Windscreen cracked

nu11eaf · May 19th, 2021, 16:12

Last week my windscreen cracked, nothing hit it, it was a hot day and I heard the glass crack very quietly and ran from the top in front of steering wheel to half way down then it spread sideways to middle of the screen, I had it replaced today at Autoglass in Darlington, no drama, screen replaced and pilot assist calibrated, I never messed about insisting on Volvo glass, it looks the same and probably made in the same factory, and they have fitted it perfectly, nice friendly people and great service.
The fitter said it was probably caused by something hitting the screen a while ago but cracked due to heat on the day.
£75 worth of fun vouchers gone so wife will have to drink Morisons home brand wine for a while instead of her usual tipple.

Polestar Pete · May 19th, 2021, 17:07

Yup, these things happen.

And you'll have to shop around for new insurance as your premium will probably go up now.

I've never had any problems in my windscreen not having the manufacturer stamp on them when being replaced.

A few years ago, I had a stone chip hit a glass trim piece above the windscreen of a Mercedes. The insurance didn't see this as being anything to do with the windows, so they refused to cover it. Ended up costing my £600 to replace it.

nu11eaf · May 19th, 2021, 17:17

They do not need an excuse to put up the premium, year on year, we will see by how much when its due. But it will not be as much as the windscreen cost to replace.

Boatie · May 20th, 2021, 16:31

When mine went just before Christmas it do so overnight. Autoglass replaced it without drama and re-calibrated everything. I did ask for a Volvo screen and they confirmed within seconds that that was OK. Mine is heated. As for insurance, it went up by about 20%

May 19th, 2021, 16:12	#1
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:16 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Windscreen cracked Last week my windscreen cracked, nothing hit it, it was a hot day and I heard the glass crack very quietly and ran from the top in front of steering wheel to half way down then it spread sideways to middle of the screen, I had it replaced today at Autoglass in Darlington, no drama, screen replaced and pilot assist calibrated, I never messed about insisting on Volvo glass, it looks the same and probably made in the same factory, and they have fitted it perfectly, nice friendly people and great service. The fitter said it was probably caused by something hitting the screen a while ago but cracked due to heat on the day. £75 worth of fun vouchers gone so wife will have to drink Morisons home brand wine for a while instead of her usual tipple. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

May 19th, 2021, 17:07	#2
Polestar Pete Polestar Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 14:31 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Wokingham	Yup, these things happen. And you'll have to shop around for new insurance as your premium will probably go up now. I've never had any problems in my windscreen not having the manufacturer stamp on them when being replaced. A few years ago, I had a stone chip hit a glass trim piece above the windscreen of a Mercedes. The insurance didn't see this as being anything to do with the windows, so they refused to cover it. Ended up costing my £600 to replace it. __________________ *Pete* XC60 T8 R Design Pro

May 19th, 2021, 17:17	#3
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:16 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	They do not need an excuse to put up the premium, year on year, we will see by how much when its due. But it will not be as much as the windscreen cost to replace. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats. Last edited by nu11eaf; May 19th, 2021 at 17:19.

May 20th, 2021, 16:31	#4
Boatie Master Member Last Online: Today 10:41 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Watford	When mine went just before Christmas it do so overnight. Autoglass replaced it without drama and re-calibrated everything. I did ask for a Volvo screen and they confirmed within seconds that that was OK. Mine is heated. As for insurance, it went up by about 20% __________________ V90 R Design 2019my

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