Cracked My Windsheild Wtf!

Jonny550 · 06-17-2010, 10:32 PM

So i was washing my car today and i put the windsheild wipers up to wash the window so when i was done i went to put the right wiper down and the wiper came right off the arm and then it smashed into the window cracking it halfway up the window. No pics for now but will have em up tomarrow. Does anyone know how much it might cost me to get this fixed?

JSpira · 06-17-2010, 11:22 PM

Presuming you haven't changed blades yourself, I would be inclined - since this does not sound as if it's any fault of your own - to call the service dept. and tell them that the wiper blade came off and the arm cracked the windshield - and see what the SA says.

Clearly it should not have come off and there could be a manufacturing defect here.

Jonny550 · 06-17-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

Presuming you haven't changed blades yourself, I would be inclined - since this does not sound as if it's any fault of your own - to call the service dept. and tell them that the wiper blade came off and the arm cracked the windshield - and see what the SA says.

Clearly it should not have come off and there could be a manufacturing defect here.

I would love to blame it on them due to the fact that i never changed my blades and they changed them. I noticed the blade is missing a black peice that seems to hold the wiper blade down. I just know if i blame it on them that iall never hear the end off it and they will blame it on me for picking it up.

galahad05 · 06-17-2010, 11:45 PM

I just had my windshield replaced (it was actually an upgrade! Pilkington crap-glass original replaced with Saint-Gobain UV shielded glass...) for a grand total of about $730.

Fully covered by insurance. Not a dime out of pocket.

JSpira · 06-17-2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon335iFL

I would love to blame it on them due to the fact that i never changed my blades and they changed them. I noticed the blade is missing a black peice that seems to hold the wiper blade down. I just know if i blame it on them that iall never hear the end off it and they will blame it on me for picking it up.

It's not as if you're not supposed to pick up the wiper. As long as you didn't force it, I can't see how it could be construed as being your fault.

Chriztofor · 06-18-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by galahad05

I just had my windshield replaced (it was actually an upgrade! Pilkington crap-glass original replaced with Saint-Gobain UV shielded glass...) for a grand total of about $730.

Fully covered by insurance. Not a dime out of pocket.

Good to know. BMW windshield is very soft. My glass was replaced and there is already a chip on it. Next time definitely upgrading.

IancoleTX · 06-18-2010, 09:54 AM

I think if dealer was the only one that ever touched the wipers you are golden

jt335i · 06-18-2010, 10:10 AM

DOH! Sorry to hear.
If you have full coverage on your insurance, it should not cost you anything to replace it.
Well, that's how it is here in Florida. Call your insurance company and find out.
If it is, they'll set up an appointment with a local auto glass shop and they can come to you to replace it or you can go their.

Quasimodem · 06-18-2010, 11:05 AM

Man these threads make me worry, with a $500 deductible, it really doesnt' make sense to use insurance to replace a cracked windshield.

chromisdesigns · 06-18-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Quasimodem

Man these threads make me worry, with a $500 deductible, it really doesnt' make sense to use insurance to replace a cracked windshield.

Many policies have zero deductible comprehensive coverage -- that's what covers the windshield. Different from your regular collision insurance. Check you policy!

LaLakers91tc · 06-18-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by chromisdesigns

Many policies have zero deductible comprehensive coverage -- that's what covers the windshield. Different from your regular collision insurance. Check you policy!

+1

my insurance replaced my cracked windsheild without a dime out of my pocket and no adverse effect on rates

Jonny550 · 06-18-2010, 12:06 PM

iam going to try to go through insurance if the dealer wont admit its their fault. hopefully o dont have to pay my deductable. all i know is that the next windshield i get, gets a tint job

jt335i · 06-18-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chromisdesigns

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Originally Posted by Quasimodem

Man these threads make me worry, with a $500 deductible, it really doesnt' make sense to use insurance to replace a cracked windshield.

Many policies have zero deductible comprehensive coverage -- that's what covers the windshield. Different from your regular collision insurance. Check you policy!

Yep. I had my windshield replaced before on my 2003 350Z and I didn't have to pay a dime. It was with a different insurance Co (Nationwide) at that time, but even with my current insurance (Geico) the zero deductible windshield replacement is the same.
You just have to check with your insurance to confirm.

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jt335i Major 263 Rep 1,225 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i Monaco blue Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (0)	DOH! Sorry to hear. If you have full coverage on your insurance, it should not cost you anything to replace it. Well, that's how it is here in Florida. Call your insurance company and find out. If it is, they'll set up an appointment with a local auto glass shop and they can come to you to replace it or you can go their. __________________ 2010 BMW 335i: Monaco blue metallic/Premium+Sport Auto-Steptronic, BMW PE, Cobb Stage 2 2005 Mustang GT: Redfire metallic/5-spd/Ford Racing (Axle backs, silver Bullitt wheels)/K&N CAI/ Diablo Sport Predator Tuner 1997 Toyota Corolla 1983 Mercedes Benz 380SL Roadster
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Jonny550 Brigadier General 241 Rep 4,936 Posts Drives: 2012 550i Xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jersey Shore iTrader: (14)	iam going to try to go through insurance if the dealer wont admit its their fault. hopefully o dont have to pay my deductable. all i know is that the next windshield i get, gets a tint job __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] .
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