Toronto Windshield Repair

looking · 03-03-2009, 06:49 PM

Well it happened, I got a crack on my windshield. Doesn't even look like there was any impact to it, I didn't even hear anything either. Regardless I need a place to go get it repaired in TO, any recommendations?

Thanks guys!

Lester · 03-04-2009, 07:06 AM

If your insurance is covering it, I would take it to the dealer. Even if they sub it out, at least you will get original equipment.

looking · 03-04-2009, 07:17 AM

Yes, I definitely will get an OEM windshield. I would take it to the dealer but, I still need to a pay detectable and would like to keep everything with in that (or as close to that) as possible.

1HungryMan · 03-04-2009, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by looking

Yes, I definitely will get an OEM windshield. I would take it to the dealer but, I still need to a pay detectable and would like to keep everything with in that (or as close to that) as possible.

I took mine to Speedy Auto Glass and paid an extra $200 to get OEM after my insurance company wouldn't pay for the extra. It's just a few blocks from BMW Toronto so it was done in a day at Speedy.

hot_ride · 03-04-2009, 10:28 PM

How much is the OEM windshield? I've had windshields done in the past ( I don't bother with insurance ), they're usually in the $300 range... give or take.

Lester · 03-04-2009, 11:03 PM

I have heard $900 for the original - or $300 for a copy. But - there is an issue of whether a copy has the rain sensor or not.

ec · 03-05-2009, 02:13 AM

I'm pretty sure the rain sensor is separate from the windshield. So whether or not you get OEM, you will get a rainsensor. I had a 2006 325i and had to replace my windshield for a crack and the BMW dealers told me that because the windshield had a rainsensor that it would cost more. This was BS. I replaced it and the guy at Apple Autoglass (who used an OEM windshield he picked up from the dealer) told me the rain sensor is separate from the windshield, but if you have it replaced at the dealer they will install a new rain sensor and charge you or your insurance for it.

Lester · 03-05-2009, 06:33 AM

The rain sensor is bonded to the window, so are the OEM guys taking the old rain sensor off and re-bonding it onto the replacement glass? There is also mention of a condensation sensor as part of the unit. Are all of these functions going to work properly if a replacement non BMW windscreen is put on? Will a non-BMW windscreen affect the warranty of these parts?

It seems like most of us will have a windshield replacement or two during the life of the car.

EspressoBoy · 03-05-2009, 07:01 AM

I agree with everyone here other than anyone says get a non-OEM (ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER).

You pay for insurance why not use it? Also thanks for the info about the sensors PPL! I had a smash and grab in a previous car. No big deal but I went to a lot of trouble to get OEM, and very glad I did too.

It's not easy but I think it's well worth all the extra trouble. Insurance like to play games, even dealerships can and obviously cheap glass places do big time. FYI sp**dy here in Miss not only used cheap china glass but they re-used the seal, and put little chips around the window, and that was on a Corolla. I was totally ignorant but after doing my homework on OEM I know what to do now. I'd never use a place like that again! NEVER! I suggest that you talk to the glass shop directly and do it in conjunction with the dealership. Make sure everything is perfect. Take pictures in macro mode of all the trims. Obviously take pictures pre and post install. I have heard lots of stories in 1addicts of people getting it in but it's not aligned. Not sure what that is about but it doesn't sound good. You really do need the best glass people for this car. Obviously they need to order it in. I don't even think at this point there is non-OEM for our 1, especially here in Canada. I would also let the glass guy know you took pictures and you are expecting perfection. Do this in a nice way, and you can always say how much have read here on the net about issues in USA. Get the senior installer (owner) to personally to guarantee it! Then because you are using the dealership, and anything that is not working, it's their problem. Or at least you have a history with both.

Let us know how it goes. I bet at least half of the 1 series owners in Ontario read this. Please let the forum know how it goes (good, bad ugly) because I have been pm'ed by 5 people from previous posts about glass. It's like hairdressersssss, once u finds a good one they become precious...sussusuussss.

EspressoBoy

looking · 03-06-2009, 06:59 AM

hey guys,

Thanks for all the comments and input. So the final advice is to go to the dealership and have insurance cover whatever the cost? While I don't mind doing this, I was hoping someone could recommend a good place to go to, a place that they had skilled work done....but if you all just say go to the dealer, then i'll do that. With that said, from my experience the dealer just calls in a "speedy" guy and the do the change, if that's the case why pay the middle and just go to a glass shop myself?

I will keep you guys posted and let you know.

EspressoBoy · 03-07-2009, 10:50 AM

I can recommend a place here in Mississauga if you want to do the drive. I don't think I said go to the dealership and leave it with them. I am saying get involved and make sure you talk to the people who install, see other cars they are working on, make sure you do get OEM only, and take pictures in the case you do have problems. At least that is what I will do if I ever have to replace it.

EspressoBoy

EspressoBoy · 03-09-2009, 03:11 PM

Arrrrrr....

When the glass Buccaneer mentions Parley.... Captian.... I says sharkbait! Davy Jones' Locker can fit one more for the Flying Dutchman!

I stand by your code Captain!

EspressoBoy

looking · 03-10-2009, 07:24 AM

Thanks EspressoBoy. Can you give me the name and contact of the shop you would recommend?

Pirate · 03-10-2009, 09:07 PM

EspressoBoy
Pirate to Pirate
Captain to Captain

The ghost ship "The Flying Dutchman"
by Albert Pinkham Ryder, Smithsonian American Art Museum

I learnt from Captain Bernard Fokke how to fly over water in league with the devil!
My crew and I took the Fancy (ship) in a storm off the Bahamas,
thus no record of it exists and made it our forever vessel and faster still...

This ship had a fine history under the helm of Captain Henry Every. His encounter with the Ganj-I-Sawai and its escort Fateh Muhammed, is described as "the single richest crime in history" according to historian George MacDonald Fraser in The Pyrates.

Sailing for the high seas in search of treasure, thus will not post for a while. Take care my friend.

mattYKZ · 07-29-2009, 08:20 AM

Hi, did you end up getting your screen replaced Looking?

Looks like I need a new screen now also

it seems that insurance doesn't mind whether it is done at Speedy\Apple or the dealer so I am wondering why I would not just get it done at the dealer even if it costs double because I am paying just the deductible either way and I will get exact glass...?

Also maybe if I went to the dealer and booked ahead I could get a loaner for the day\night\however long it takes.

wtiger127 · 08-06-2009, 02:13 PM

Just got this done. I recommend waiting if you can untill a big wind storm or hail and claiming it under insurance as a comprehensive (300-to-500-deductible).

OEM is around 1300$ at dealer install. This is because the rain sensor is also replaced with the windshield.

Linoleum87 · 08-07-2009, 01:47 PM

$1300?!?!?! Thats ridiculous.

I got a quote from a dealer in Ottawa for $789, all-in...and that was still a rip-off.

I went to a smaller placer, got it done for $495. Apple quoted $495 as well, so same thing. This included the OEM glass with rain and condensation sensor, and installation.

I was also told you can get aftermarket glass for the 135, you had to get OEM. Not sure if thats true or not, but I wanted OEM anyway so I didnt really care.

bimmerfile · 08-07-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Linoleum87

$1300?!?!?! Thats ridiculous.

I got a quote from a dealer in Ottawa for $789, all-in...and that was still a rip-off.

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wtiger127 has a 1er cabrio. The winshield replacement process for a vert is significantly higher for the vert vis-avis a coupe because there's a few extra hours of labour involved.

1HungryMan · 08-07-2009, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wtiger127

OEM is around 1300$ at dealer install. This is because the rain sensor is also replaced with the windshield.

Speedy Auto Glass, just three blocks from BMW Toronto does OEM for about $500. The glass is delivered from BMW same day of course.

I used them. Rain sensor is no biggie.

Cheers

turbojayc · 12-20-2010, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1HungryMan

Speedy Auto Glass, just three blocks from BMW Toronto does OEM for about $500. The glass is delivered from BMW same day of course.

I used them. Rain sensor is no biggie.

Cheers

Hungryman, do you still ave the contact details for this Speedy Glass. I can't find it online and when I called another Speedy they told me they don't do OEM glass.

03-03-2009, 06:49 PM	#1
looking Captain 35 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Toronto Windshield Repair Well it happened, I got a crack on my windshield. Doesn't even look like there was any impact to it, I didn't even hear anything either. Regardless I need a place to go get it repaired in TO, any recommendations? Thanks guys!
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03-04-2009, 07:06 AM	#2
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looking Captain 35 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Yes, I definitely will get an OEM windshield. I would take it to the dealer but, I still need to a pay detectable and would like to keep everything with in that (or as close to that) as possible.
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hot_ride Private First Class 10 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	How much is the OEM windshield? I've had windshields done in the past ( I don't bother with insurance ), they're usually in the $300 range... give or take.
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	I have heard $900 for the original - or $300 for a copy. But - there is an issue of whether a copy has the rain sensor or not.
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ec New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	I'm pretty sure the rain sensor is separate from the windshield. So whether or not you get OEM, you will get a rainsensor. I had a 2006 325i and had to replace my windshield for a crack and the BMW dealers told me that because the windshield had a rainsensor that it would cost more. This was BS. I replaced it and the guy at Apple Autoglass (who used an OEM windshield he picked up from the dealer) told me the rain sensor is separate from the windshield, but if you have it replaced at the dealer they will install a new rain sensor and charge you or your insurance for it.
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	The rain sensor is bonded to the window, so are the OEM guys taking the old rain sensor off and re-bonding it onto the replacement glass? There is also mention of a condensation sensor as part of the unit. Are all of these functions going to work properly if a replacement non BMW windscreen is put on? Will a non-BMW windscreen affect the warranty of these parts? It seems like most of us will have a windshield replacement or two during the life of the car. Attached Images
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03-05-2009, 07:01 AM	#9
EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 40 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	I agree with everyone here other than anyone says get a non-OEM (ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER). You pay for insurance why not use it? Also thanks for the info about the sensors PPL! I had a smash and grab in a previous car. No big deal but I went to a lot of trouble to get OEM, and very glad I did too. It's not easy but I think it's well worth all the extra trouble. Insurance like to play games, even dealerships can and obviously cheap glass places do big time. FYI sp**dy here in Miss not only used cheap china glass but they re-used the seal, and put little chips around the window, and that was on a Corolla. I was totally ignorant but after doing my homework on OEM I know what to do now. I'd never use a place like that again! NEVER! I suggest that you talk to the glass shop directly and do it in conjunction with the dealership. Make sure everything is perfect. Take pictures in macro mode of all the trims. Obviously take pictures pre and post install. I have heard lots of stories in 1addicts of people getting it in but it's not aligned. Not sure what that is about but it doesn't sound good. You really do need the best glass people for this car. Obviously they need to order it in. I don't even think at this point there is non-OEM for our 1, especially here in Canada. I would also let the glass guy know you took pictures and you are expecting perfection. Do this in a nice way, and you can always say how much have read here on the net about issues in USA. Get the senior installer (owner) to personally to guarantee it! Then because you are using the dealership, and anything that is not working, it's their problem. Or at least you have a history with both. Let us know how it goes. I bet at least half of the 1 series owners in Ontario read this. Please let the forum know how it goes (good, bad ugly) because I have been pm'ed by 5 people from previous posts about glass. It's like hairdressersssss, once u finds a good one they become precious...sussusuussss. EspressoBoy __________________
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03-06-2009, 06:59 AM	#10
looking Captain 35 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	hey guys, Thanks for all the comments and input. So the final advice is to go to the dealership and have insurance cover whatever the cost? While I don't mind doing this, I was hoping someone could recommend a good place to go to, a place that they had skilled work done....but if you all just say go to the dealer, then i'll do that. With that said, from my experience the dealer just calls in a "speedy" guy and the do the change, if that's the case why pay the middle and just go to a glass shop myself? I will keep you guys posted and let you know.
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EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 40 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	I can recommend a place here in Mississauga if you want to do the drive. I don't think I said go to the dealership and leave it with them. I am saying get involved and make sure you talk to the people who install, see other cars they are working on, make sure you do get OEM only, and take pictures in the case you do have problems. At least that is what I will do if I ever have to replace it. EspressoBoy __________________
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03-09-2009, 03:11 PM	#12
EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 40 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Arrrrrr.... When the glass Buccaneer mentions Parley.... Captian.... I says sharkbait! Davy Jones' Locker can fit one more for the Flying Dutchman! I stand by your code Captain! EspressoBoy __________________
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03-10-2009, 07:24 AM	#13
looking Captain 35 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Thanks EspressoBoy. Can you give me the name and contact of the shop you would recommend?
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03-10-2009, 09:07 PM	#14
Pirate Banned 25 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Treasure Coast iTrader: (0)	EspressoBoy Pirate to Pirate Captain to Captain The ghost ship "The Flying Dutchman" by Albert Pinkham Ryder, Smithsonian American Art Museum I learnt from Captain Bernard Fokke how to fly over water in league with the devil! My crew and I took the Fancy (ship) in a storm off the Bahamas, thus no record of it exists and made it our forever vessel and faster still... This ship had a fine history under the helm of Captain Henry Every. His encounter with the Ganj-I-Sawai and its escort Fateh Muhammed, is described as "the single richest crime in history" according to historian George MacDonald Fraser in The Pyrates. Sailing for the high seas in search of treasure, thus will not post for a while. Take care my friend.
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07-29-2009, 08:20 AM	#15
mattYKZ Private 0 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Hi, did you end up getting your screen replaced Looking? Looks like I need a new screen now also it seems that insurance doesn't mind whether it is done at Speedy\Apple or the dealer so I am wondering why I would not just get it done at the dealer even if it costs double because I am paying just the deductible either way and I will get exact glass...? Also maybe if I went to the dealer and booked ahead I could get a loaner for the day\night\however long it takes.
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08-06-2009, 02:13 PM	#16
wtiger127 Private First Class 12 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 128i VERT A/W Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North York iTrader: (0)	Just got this done. I recommend waiting if you can untill a big wind storm or hail and claiming it under insurance as a comprehensive (300-to-500-deductible). OEM is around 1300$ at dealer install. This is because the rain sensor is also replaced with the windshield. __________________ 1.28i CAB Alpine White / Toupe Leather / Prem Pkg / Snd Pkg / Sport Pkg / USB / iPod Recommended Reading 08/08/08 Summer (In-Service-start) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14493) Winter Shoes -AW (Vert) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19947) The Winter 128i/135iCAB for Canadians (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19738) 1000+ Miles on new winters across the US (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19948)
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Linoleum87 Private First Class 13 Rep 152 Posts Drives: '08 AW 135 M sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (2)	$1300?!?!?! Thats ridiculous. I got a quote from a dealer in Ottawa for $789, all-in...and that was still a rip-off. I went to a smaller placer, got it done for $495. Apple quoted $495 as well, so same thing. This included the OEM glass with rain and condensation sensor, and installation. I was also told you can get aftermarket glass for the 135, you had to get OEM. Not sure if thats true or not, but I wanted OEM anyway so I didnt really care. __________________ 2008 AW 135i coupe Performance Pedals GP Thunder 7500K Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport 225/40/18 255/35/18
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