Rear screen needs replacing

[55jnj]

Anyone replaced their screen ? If so where from & how much ? Just noticed a crack in mine - it must have become brittle. Don't think it could possibly be repairable - needs a new screen sowing in.

Thanks in anticipation of info.

[Steve_T]

I've just had my Chim's rear screen replaced. Going from memory you'll be paying a around £200 inc. VAT for the job.

Cheers,
Steve.

[.Mark]

Repeat the mantra - Check your insurance policy - a lot of them cover this and you only need to pay the XS.

[Good Soil (Pete)]

Yeah Try your insurance..............I tried mine but they only cover GLASS.......seems like a bit of a ropey grey area but they were having none of it........they did say if it was 'attempted theft' that would be a differnt story.......it is amazing waht damage a stanley blade will do.... ;-)

[TT Tim]

Good Soil - Pete said:

Yeah Try your insurance..............I tried mine but they only cover GLASS.......seems like a bit of a ropey grey area but they were having none of it........they did say if it was 'attempted theft' that would be a differnt story.......it is amazing waht damage a stanley blade will do.... ;-)

Sounds like crap to me. It's windscreen cover you have, I bet that it doesn't specify glass in your policy details.

I claimed on my insurance for the rear window on mine when it blew out at speed, with no problem at all. The only slight hick-up was that since I was unable to use their recommended repairer then the excess would rise to £100. I enclosed a covering letter explaining why Autoglas were unable to fix the window, i.e. its a sewn in plastic one, and asked that they take this into consideration when reviewing the claim, well blow me, cheque eventually arrived and I only got charged £50 excess. Thank you Footman James, only a small token but a welcome one none the less.

If you claim for vandalism/attempted thefy this WILL have an effect on your renewal premium, unless you have PNCB.

Tim

>> Edited by TT Tim on Monday 18th October 18:10

[55jnj]

Steve_T said:

I've just had my Chim's rear screen replaced. Going from memory you'll be paying a around £200 inc. VAT for the job. Cheers, Steve.

Thanks for info Steve (& others) - can you direct me to whoever did yours. Cheers.

Richard

[billynomates]

Richard ----It may help if you say which area you are from. Steves from the SE and so am I

Regards Phil

[Steve_T]

I used David Batty at the Garage in Compton (near Guildford) - 01483811995. There are many other competant independents in the SE who could help you out too.

Regards,

Steve.

[Wander]

Had mine replaced recently in Bristol area by nice chap who does all a lot of the hoods around here for £125 inc VAT. He even came to the house, took the hood away and returned the next day to refit, lovely.

[K4TRV]

Wander said:

Had mine replaced recently in Bristol area by nice chap who does all a lot of the hoods around here for £125 inc VAT. He even came to the house, took the hood away and returned the next day to refit, lovely.

YHM -

Trev McM

[55jnj]

Thanks for info guys. I'n in Warwickshire so Bristol may be a little too far though.

>> Edited by 55jnj on Thursday 21st October 22:47

[chimtvr]

K4trv who did your back window? im close to bristol and had to pay £250 last time
Cheers dave