Windshield replacement cost. too much!!

InlineSix · 05-20-2009, 10:00 AM

Parts total - $450.08
Labor - $836.00 <---------------?
Labor was be 5 hours to replace a front windshield

I can't justify the labor cost for this, perhaps it evolves something I'm not aware of? What do you guys think?

cagekicker · 05-20-2009, 10:03 AM

read your insurance policy. in florida if you have comp/collision insurance, windshield replacement is included without paying a deductable. been like that for years.

john08135i · 05-20-2009, 10:47 AM

Yea all windshields are free in FL...not even a deductable

InlineSix · 05-20-2009, 11:25 AM

Yes I know, however, my insurance company is giving me a hard time on the labor charges. I believe the insurance company should cover the entire cost, regardless of where the work is done, but going to BMW was perhaps a bad idea.

philaf_666 · 05-20-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by InlineSix

Parts total - $450.08
Labor - $836.00 <---------------?
Labor was be 5 hours to replace a front windshield

I can't justify the labor cost for this, perhaps it evolves something I'm not aware of? What do you guys think?

Got mine replaced in Canada (supposed to be more expansive) but only cost 700$ total (parts AND labor).

Something's wrong with your dealer...

nszzya · 05-20-2009, 11:30 AM

Too bad you have to replace the entire windshield. The seals and alignment are never as good as from the factory. Agree that ins. co. should pay for labor at the shop of your choosing. Personally, I would choose a certified BMW Collision Center.

InlineSix · 05-20-2009, 11:44 AM

Hey nszzya, you live and learn

UF135i · 05-20-2009, 11:51 AM

5 hours? i just had my windshield replaced and it took 2 hours. no charge through state farm... installer was bob's auto glass. you're getting ripped!

BForbes · 05-20-2009, 12:04 PM

Moving to Maintenance/Servicing..

1lvr · 05-20-2009, 12:06 PM

I would tell them its a two hour job and if they cant manage that you will take the car to someone who can.. You should never have to pay for their ineptitude...

takrdown · 05-20-2009, 12:12 PM

I typically get my windshields installed by third party glass shops and never pay too much for them. I don't think I've ever had a windshield replaced with the OEM part at the dealer.

That really stinks

john08135i · 05-20-2009, 12:37 PM

Yea BMW will charge much more. I am having to fight geico right now on some rate charges to get my mirror fixed..

KeithLM · 05-20-2009, 12:48 PM

If they have two people do the work, and it takes them two hours, then it's getting up there. However when mine was done two guys did it in less than an hour. I let the insurance company choose who to do it, and aside from the fact that the inspection sticker has obviously been removed and put back on there's no sign that it was done. I figured if something went wrong with it then USAA would have to fix it. So far so good.

InlineSix · 05-20-2009, 01:17 PM

We obviously pay more insurance for our cars, so i would expect them cover it.

tiwahu · 05-20-2009, 10:39 PM

Maybe they did the math wrong and $836 was parts PLUS labor. Ha!

I was quoted about $800 total earlier this week. I think labor was less than $200. The rain sensor option is definitely a factor in the parts total.

cagekicker · 05-22-2009, 07:20 AM

these insurance companies can be hell somethimes.

shodanusmc · 05-22-2009, 07:58 AM

If you have Comprehensive coverage, tha twill pay for it, minus whatever your deductable is. I have USAA, so I have my favorite shop do it. It takes on guy around 60 minutes if he is good. I have never had a problem.

Misterted · 05-22-2009, 02:04 PM

Here in New Jersey glass is not covered by the policy.
Mine is damaged and I have a deductible that I have to pay.
I believe it is no fault though.

InlineSix · 05-23-2009, 07:02 PM

My Insurance company tried settling with the dealer, they couldn't agree on the final cost so they sent me a check for $500 less then what I paid.

I'm going to file a complaint with BMW NA, I need an explanation on why it takes 8 hours to replace a front windshield. It's ridiculous.

Red135 · 05-23-2009, 07:28 PM

Wow. I had my windshield replaced last year, covered by insurance. The guys that changed it out said that the OEM windshield cost $300.

InlineSix · 05-23-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Red135

Wow. I had my windshield replaced last year, covered by insurance. The guys that changed it out said that the OEM windshield cost $300.

Yeah its $358 for the glass, $122 for molding, $131 for sensor, and $836 for labor (8 hours).

Red135 · 05-23-2009, 08:50 PM

Not for me it wasn't. Why would it take 8 hours of labor? And, why would they replace the sensor just because the windshield is broken?

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InlineSix TwinTurbo Top Hat 22 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami Florida iTrader: (0)	Yes I know, however, my insurance company is giving me a hard time on the labor charges. I believe the insurance company should cover the entire cost, regardless of where the work is done, but going to BMW was perhaps a bad idea. __________________ AW 2008 135i - Auto, Prem, with Sat Radio BMW CCA # 417107
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nszzya Drive Different 52 Rep 225 Posts Drives: '16 F15 '17 F87 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Too bad you have to replace the entire windshield. The seals and alignment are never as good as from the factory. Agree that ins. co. should pay for labor at the shop of your choosing. Personally, I would choose a certified BMW Collision Center.
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InlineSix TwinTurbo Top Hat 22 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami Florida iTrader: (0)	Hey nszzya, you live and learn __________________ AW 2008 135i - Auto, Prem, with Sat Radio BMW CCA # 417107
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UF135i Private 2 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2009 AW/CR 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	5 hours? i just had my windshield replaced and it took 2 hours. no charge through state farm... installer was bob's auto glass. you're getting ripped!
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john08135i Major 77 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2013 M Sport, 2010 bmw S1000RR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	Yea BMW will charge much more. I am having to fight geico right now on some rate charges to get my mirror fixed.. __________________ M Sport Line Estoril Blue
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KeithLM Proud 1er 24 Rep 699 Posts Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wylie, TX iTrader: (0)	If they have two people do the work, and it takes them two hours, then it's getting up there. However when mine was done two guys did it in less than an hour. I let the insurance company choose who to do it, and aside from the fact that the inspection sticker has obviously been removed and put back on there's no sign that it was done. I figured if something went wrong with it then USAA would have to fix it. So far so good. __________________ Stett Performance Charge Pipe with DDV, Cold-Air Intake, Front Mounted Intercooler, and Stage 1 Oil Cooler. I've recently moved my photos to Google's web albums. Photos can be found here, here, and here.
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InlineSix TwinTurbo Top Hat 22 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami Florida iTrader: (0)	We obviously pay more insurance for our cars, so i would expect them cover it. __________________ AW 2008 135i - Auto, Prem, with Sat Radio BMW CCA # 417107
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shodanusmc Captain 21 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 09 135 Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago burb iTrader: (0)	If you have Comprehensive coverage, tha twill pay for it, minus whatever your deductable is. I have USAA, so I have my favorite shop do it. It takes on guy around 60 minutes if he is good. I have never had a problem.
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Misterted Maniac with a BMW 13 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2020 330 X-Drive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jersey Shore iTrader: (0)	Here in New Jersey glass is not covered by the policy. Mine is damaged and I have a deductible that I have to pay. I believe it is no fault though.
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InlineSix TwinTurbo Top Hat 22 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami Florida iTrader: (0)	My Insurance company tried settling with the dealer, they couldn't agree on the final cost so they sent me a check for $500 less then what I paid. I'm going to file a complaint with BMW NA, I need an explanation on why it takes 8 hours to replace a front windshield. It's ridiculous. __________________ AW 2008 135i - Auto, Prem, with Sat Radio BMW CCA # 417107
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Red135 La Flama Blanca 27 Rep 1,545 Posts Drives: 1-series Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Abq, NM iTrader: (1)	Wow. I had my windshield replaced last year, covered by insurance. The guys that changed it out said that the OEM windshield cost $300.
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Red135 La Flama Blanca 27 Rep 1,545 Posts Drives: 1-series Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Abq, NM iTrader: (1)	Not for me it wasn't. Why would it take 8 hours of labor? And, why would they replace the sensor just because the windshield is broken?
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