Windscreens

PeterR · 18 November 2007, 18:19

Just got back from A&E after having glass in my left eye.Bonnet flew up smashed screen and has warped the roof.Thought i would phone some windscreen companies autoglass £380.00 robbing bastards .Fiat punto 2001.£180.00 from national windscreens still think thats high was hoping for a fair bit cheaper any suggestions

GuyP · 18 November 2007, 18:29

Sounds nasty, glad to hear you're not too badly hurt.

RAC were the cheapest when I had most of my car windows smashed by vandals.

PeterR · 18 November 2007, 18:39

thanks Guy ,Will try them tomorrow.

Limey Linda · 18 November 2007, 19:16

Check your insurance it may be covered. Did the safety latch on the bonnet fail? if so I would be having a serious talk with the dealer.
Best of luck

codprawn · 03 December 2007, 19:59

That has always been my worst nightmare - has caused many serious accidents. i always feel so much safer with a car that has the bonnet opening the other way!!!

Try picking up a screen from a local scrappies - they can usually put you in touch with someone to fit it as well.

blinddog · 03 December 2007, 20:05

Before buying from the scrappies check if its a bonded screen, how much the trim sets are as i've been caught out a few times like this.
I know there is a problem with the clio bonnet catches, it was on Watchdog.
gaZ

Matt · 04 December 2007, 00:27

Many policies offer glass cover without affecting NCB. My gf had hers crack, it was covered, and her premium didn't go up.