Windscreen Issues
Discussion
Hi all,
Looking for a diagnosis from someone more knowledgable than me. I first noticed a slight marks on the top corners of the windscreen a few months ago, I have been keeping an eye on it when washing at the weekend, and they are getting progressively worse. It is definitely some form of water ingress as when pressure is applied the clear areas seem to move slightly. My question is, is this a seal issue or the actual screen delaminating? And if it is the latter will my insurance replace the screen with the paid excess as if it were cracked? Dread to think the cost of a replacement screen if not as it's heated and has a rain sensor.
Insurance is with admiral and car is a '09 Fiesta. I know it's not much but it annoys me as I like to keep my car looking good!
Cheers
Looking for a diagnosis from someone more knowledgable than me. I first noticed a slight marks on the top corners of the windscreen a few months ago, I have been keeping an eye on it when washing at the weekend, and they are getting progressively worse. It is definitely some form of water ingress as when pressure is applied the clear areas seem to move slightly. My question is, is this a seal issue or the actual screen delaminating? And if it is the latter will my insurance replace the screen with the paid excess as if it were cracked? Dread to think the cost of a replacement screen if not as it's heated and has a rain sensor.
Insurance is with admiral and car is a '09 Fiesta. I know it's not much but it annoys me as I like to keep my car looking good!
Cheers
I was pleasantly surprised by the people Admiral used to replace mine recently, it's national windscreens and the guy did a great job.
At the end of the day, just hit it with a hammer, as soon as it's cracked you'll get no argument about changing it for £75 or whatever your policy says. Mine unfortunately decided to crack all by itself thanks to one to many stone chips.
At the end of the day, just hit it with a hammer, as soon as it's cracked you'll get no argument about changing it for £75 or whatever your policy says. Mine unfortunately decided to crack all by itself thanks to one to many stone chips.
I do appreciate where you're coming from and have considered just leaving it as is. However I do spend a lot of time cleaning it etc and other than that it is pretty much spotless. It's also visible from quite a distance (to me anyway 
) and seems to have gotten a lot worse in the last 2 weeks.
) and seems to have gotten a lot worse in the last 2 weeks. Delam is quite common on some cars. Warranty won't cover glass and seals, but it may well get done under goodwill.
Replacing the glass either because it genuinely cracked, or as someone as already suggested, you have defrauded your insurance company, may result in a cheap copy glass (which will either delam, or stop working) being fitted to your car.
If it is purely for aesthetic reasons, Pilkington glass is probably your best option (either Ford OEM branded or just Pilkington branded). Yes, the one you have in the car is PLK, but overall, it is the better brand. Part of the problem is the exposed glass edge allowing the sandwich construction to break down.
Remember, making a claim on your insurance (even enquiring about making a claim) is recorded against your name on the Claims and Underwriter Exchange database (CUE) and may have an affect on your premiums overall (not to be confused with NCD).
Replacing the glass either because it genuinely cracked, or as someone as already suggested, you have defrauded your insurance company, may result in a cheap copy glass (which will either delam, or stop working) being fitted to your car.
If it is purely for aesthetic reasons, Pilkington glass is probably your best option (either Ford OEM branded or just Pilkington branded). Yes, the one you have in the car is PLK, but overall, it is the better brand. Part of the problem is the exposed glass edge allowing the sandwich construction to break down.
Remember, making a claim on your insurance (even enquiring about making a claim) is recorded against your name on the Claims and Underwriter Exchange database (CUE) and may have an affect on your premiums overall (not to be confused with NCD).
Glassman said:
Delam is quite common on some cars. Warranty won't cover glass and seals, but it may well get done under goodwill.
Replacing the glass either because it genuinely cracked, or as someone as already suggested, you have defrauded your insurance company, may result in a cheap copy glass (which will either delam, or stop working) being fitted to your car.
If it is purely for aesthetic reasons, Pilkington glass is probably your best option (either Ford OEM branded or just Pilkington branded). Yes, the one you have in the car is PLK, but overall, it is the better brand. Part of the problem is the exposed glass edge allowing the sandwich construction to break down.
Remember, making a claim on your insurance (even enquiring about making a claim) is recorded against your name on the Claims and Underwriter Exchange database (CUE) and may have an affect on your premiums overall (not to be confused with NCD).
I spoke to my local ford dealer and they were unable to help re goodwill, which is fair enough given the car is 4 years old although they did direct me toward a local windscreen fitting which they use regularly. They also said that the place uses Pilkington glass. I will try and get though there for an estimate. Replacing the glass either because it genuinely cracked, or as someone as already suggested, you have defrauded your insurance company, may result in a cheap copy glass (which will either delam, or stop working) being fitted to your car.
If it is purely for aesthetic reasons, Pilkington glass is probably your best option (either Ford OEM branded or just Pilkington branded). Yes, the one you have in the car is PLK, but overall, it is the better brand. Part of the problem is the exposed glass edge allowing the sandwich construction to break down.
Remember, making a claim on your insurance (even enquiring about making a claim) is recorded against your name on the Claims and Underwriter Exchange database (CUE) and may have an affect on your premiums overall (not to be confused with NCD).
Thanks for the heads up regarding the insurance I was not aware of that, I am doubtful they will replace for delamination anyway.
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