Cracked Windshield

[dodes47]

Hehehe, i drove on a freeway the other day and a stone flew and made a tiny crack on the windshield. When i got home the crack spread across the windshield/

Thank god i added a windshield cover option on my insurance. Put a claim through and they sorted it out.

Got a call from O'briens and they told me that the windshield has to be imported from japan. I asked how much for curiosity sake and he said $2000 n

Does it really really cost that much? Or are they marking it up to get more moolah from my insurance?

Either way i don't have to spend a cent..

[AlexanderWilde]

$2000 n WOW thanks for that info i was contemplating removing that form the cover but now im happy to pay the extra $50 a year

[dodes47]

$2000 n WOW thanks for that info i was contemplating removing that form the cover but now im happy to pay the extra $50 a year

Yep, better do that man. I thought i'd never have a use for it. Boom, just happens.

EDIT : And you know what the funny thing is? I haven't even made that much payment since i joined them a year ago. Mwahaha

Edited August 20, 2010 by dodes47

[Yin_Sun]

O'Briens was ripping the insurance company off. I had a similar problem and got mine replaced the next day for $600. They supply the windscreen readily here in oz. My place told me there were three for my coupe just sitting there in Brisbane.

[daisu]

The $600 dollar option will be a locally made windscreen, whereas the $2000 one from japan will be a genuine nissan option.

If the insurance company is paying then no reason to get it from japan.

If I was paying, then I'd be getting the $600 version.

[MSKYO]

I had a chip repaired by RACV glass for $80. The guy who did the repair said if I needed a replacement windscreen they would have to import through Nissan as he wasn't aware of any aftermarket versions, and he said he wasn't sure how good any aftermarket windscreen for the V would be.

Dodes who are you insured with? I don't think my insurance (Just Car) offers windscreen replacement.

[dodes47]

Dodes who are you insured with? I don't think my insurance (Just Car) offers windscreen replacement.

Suncorp. One of the few companies willing to insure my car here in Perth.

And yes, it is a genuine Nissan windshield replacement That's why i have to wait 6 weeks for the import.

[Milogpq]

I USED PLATINUM WINDSCREENS AND HE IS VERY GOOD, GOOD PRICE AND SERVICE AND VERY KNOWLEGIBLE GIVE HIM A CALL ON 0419228163.

[10 4]

I USED PLATINUM WINDSCREENS AND HE IS VERY GOOD, GOOD PRICE AND SERVICE AND VERY KNOWLEGIBLE GIVE HIM A CALL ON 0419228163.

DOES HE DRIVE A FORD ECONOVAN?

[asitag]

this is the most bizzare thread to bring back to life...

[Alkatraz]

DOES HE DRIVE A FORD ECONOVAN?

YES, AND HE LOVES FREE ADVERTISING

[jawrgy]

I had a chip repaired by RACV glass for $80. The guy who did the repair said if I needed a replacement windscreen they would have to import through Nissan as he wasn't aware of any aftermarket versions, and he said he wasn't sure how good any aftermarket windscreen for the V would be.

Dodes who are you insured with? I don't think my insurance (Just Car) offers windscreen replacement.

I know this is an ancient post but im with just car and called up today and they said you have to pay your full excess to replace the windscreen...... they dont offer your normal $55+ on premium for cover. I really need to find another insurer who doesnt charge 5K for premiums anyone have a good insurance company that takes care of imports besides just car??

[ChrisB]

I know this is an ancient post but im with just car and called up today and they said you have to pay your full excess to replace the windscreen...... they dont offer your normal $55+ on premium for cover. I really need to find another insurer who doesnt charge 5K for premiums anyone have a good insurance company that takes care of imports besides just car??

I was with Just Car. Recently moved the V36 coupe to RACV. Better cover and a cheaper price!!!!! Couldn't believe it when someone with a V35 Coupe told me that RACV will insure them but it is true.

[R6n350GT]

I was with Just Car. Recently moved the V36 coupe to RACV. Better cover and a cheaper price!!!!! Couldn't believe it when someone with a V35 Coupe told me that RACV will insure them but it is true.

How much?

I think if u look in the insurance thread im paying about 30-60 for cover which means no excess at all and wont affect my rating. With NRMA QLD.

[Wogboy]

I think at $2000.00 they are making a nice profit! I brought a new screen for my V36 370GT coupe a couple of weeks ago (after some f**k thru a rock up at me on the hwy) from my local nissan dealer and it cost $690.00, which Shannons promptly refunded me.

[jawrgy]

I was with Just Car. Recently moved the V36 coupe to RACV. Better cover and a cheaper price!!!!! Couldn't believe it when someone with a V35 Coupe told me that RACV will insure them but it is true.

hehe racv online quotes are Vic only, ill still give a go after the long weekend but i very much doubt they will cover in NSW....+ i just ran a practice quote to see the price even if i was living in melbourne and it gave 2.8k.....

Edited June 10, 2011 by jawrgy

[ChrisB]

hehe racv online quotes are Vic only, ill still give a go after the long weekend but i very much doubt they will cover in NSW....+ i just ran a practice quote to see the price even if i was living in melbourne and it gave 2.8k.....

paying $145 a month with rating 1 protection for life, windscreen cover, rental car after accident etc. agreed value of $45,000 on a 370GT coupe

mind you i am in my 30's

[Stuart McK]

paying $145 a month with rating 1 protection for life, windscreen cover, rental car after accident etc. agreed value of $45,000 on a 370GT coupe

mind you i am in my 30's

Same - I'm 50 (my 3rd Skyline) and with NRMA. Insurance for my '05 Coupe costs me just over $1,000 p.a. Downside is a $600 excess, but a smash repairer won't answer the phone for anything less these days anyway.

I've had to replace my windscreen with O'Brien a couple of months ago. Cost me nothing so I figure I've already got my money back for this year. It took them two goes, as the first arrived smashed - they ordered both times via the local Nissan dealer. 5 or so weeks later the windscreen was swapped out - luckily it was only a hairline fracture so I could still drive the car in the meantime...

Edited June 11, 2011 by Stuart McK

[GeNOS]

I think at $2000.00 they are making a nice profit! I brought a new screen for my V36 370GT coupe a couple of weeks ago (after some f**k thru a rock up at me on the hwy) from my local nissan dealer and it cost $690.00, which Shannons promptly refunded me.

how do people get skylines insured with shannons?? iv called them about 3 times to enquire about my skyline after hearing other people say they are with them and they say they dont do skylines/imports... even there website you can get a quote on skylines.. wtf?

[zei20l]

you need a garage with shannons, unless you have a locally delivered car

also your suburb might be high risk etc. depends on a few thing. also i dont think they insure under 25s