New windscreen problems under insurance - 997 Cab
Discussion
Glassman said:
TBF, and for the sake of being objective, the aftermarket screens for the 997 are manufactured by Saint Gobain (Sekurit) who are also the OEM for this model.
In 1995 I bought a new screen for my 968 from JCT600 in Bradford, but when my fitter came to install it we discovered that it was for a cabriolet. He bought a screen from his supplier which was also made by Saint Gobain and it was indistinguishable from the original part, other than for the Porsche box and the missing inch or two at the top.Eighteen years ago, but had Porsche warranty been an issue then, then I would defy anyone to distinguish between the two (other than from the discrete marks).
GC8 said:
Glassman said:
TBF, and for the sake of being objective, the aftermarket screens for the 997 are manufactured by Saint Gobain (Sekurit) who are also the OEM for this model.
In 1995 I bought a new screen for my 968 from JCT600 in Bradford, but when my fitter came to install it we discovered that it was for a cabriolet. He bought a screen from his supplier which was also made by Saint Gobain and it was indistinguishable from the original part, other than for the Porsche box and the missing inch or two at the top.Eighteen years ago, but had Porsche warranty been an issue then, then I would defy anyone to distinguish between the two (other than from the discrete marks).
Being in the trade also helps.
Sorted-ish, well enough for me to accept so I can go for a drive again anyway.
I didn't think National Windscreens could change the non-OEM windscreen for £130, it's more like £400. SO I am paying £215 + my excess of £75. This will give me a Porsche windscreen and maintained warranty. I am paying the difference to have Porsche glass.
Why it's taken 5 days to sort, I don't know but I won't be using Admiral again when my renewal letter comes through.
I didn't think National Windscreens could change the non-OEM windscreen for £130, it's more like £400. SO I am paying £215 + my excess of £75. This will give me a Porsche windscreen and maintained warranty. I am paying the difference to have Porsche glass.
Why it's taken 5 days to sort, I don't know but I won't be using Admiral again when my renewal letter comes through.
Got to laugh, Admiral called me up to ask if I was still going ahead with my windscreen repair.
I told them I had paid the difference as per the letter they sent and had just paid this to National Windscreens this afternoon.
She (Louisa I think) asked what I paid... I said £289 and you're paying the rest as agreed with National Windscreens.
She is off to check as was told a new windscreen would only be £130 fitted... Jesus wept
Her sign-off was a sarcastic BYEeeeee when I asked her if she thought the process had gone smoothly
Edit - just Googled 'Porsche windscreen insurance', good SEO for this topic
I told them I had paid the difference as per the letter they sent and had just paid this to National Windscreens this afternoon.
She (Louisa I think) asked what I paid... I said £289 and you're paying the rest as agreed with National Windscreens.
She is off to check as was told a new windscreen would only be £130 fitted... Jesus wept
Her sign-off was a sarcastic BYEeeeee when I asked her if she thought the process had gone smoothly
Edit - just Googled 'Porsche windscreen insurance', good SEO for this topic
Edited by fastgerman on Friday 22 November 15:54
pmjg66 said:
One thing that springs to mind is never buy a new Porsche with there customer commitment on honoring warranty's and finding any way out to completely wash there hands of any problem on the car that may arise that have nothing to do with glass replacement.
Great advice thanks! I'll remember than when I want to next buy a new Porsche 
Nano2nd said:
pmjg66 said:
One thing that springs to mind is never buy a new Porsche with there customer commitment on honoring warranty's and finding any way out to completely wash there hands of any problem on the car that may arise that have nothing to do with glass replacement.
Great advice thanks! I'll remember than when I want to next buy a new Porsche 
try not to forget,always willing to help !pmjg66 said:
Nano2nd said:
pmjg66 said:
One thing that springs to mind is never buy a new Porsche with there customer commitment on honoring warranty's and finding any way out to completely wash there hands of any problem on the car that may arise that have nothing to do with glass replacement.
Great advice thanks! I'll remember than when I want to next buy a new Porsche try not to forget,always willing to help !I don't think Porsche have done themselves any favours by turning a blind eye to these issues.
And.... fixed!
National Windscreens have my car, won't be picking it up till Sat, however they have been great to deal with. Can't say the same about Admiral.
Cost in the end was a bit under £300 including the excess. I now think this is very cheap after hearing about a customer at National WIndscreens paying £5k on an old Ferrari as it had to be custom built and the manufacturer wanted to make a batch.
National Windscreens have my car, won't be picking it up till Sat, however they have been great to deal with. Can't say the same about Admiral.
Cost in the end was a bit under £300 including the excess. I now think this is very cheap after hearing about a customer at National WIndscreens paying £5k on an old Ferrari as it had to be custom built and the manufacturer wanted to make a batch.
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