safelite windshield replacement

tuphdc · 07-14-2015, 07:49 AM

I cracked my windshield and safelite is telling me I have to buy the windshield with the rain sensor because that is what my 128i originally has.

is this true? Since the car is getting a little older, I just wanted the windshield without the sensor to save some cash.

edit: also they are saying they only have the green tint not even the gray tint unless I buy oem

rhodesman · 07-14-2015, 12:57 PM

Call me crazy, but I'm fairly certain the wipers wont work if you don't have the sensor, or have it covered (it's part of what the rear-view mirror attaches to).

I dunno about you, but I always go OEM for the glass because I'm OCD about that stuff and I think it helps re-sale value (probably like how these vitamin supplements help :/ ). We just replaced my wife's Merc. windshield and got the OEM glass, I would say do that, but at the very least, you definitely need glass compatible with the sensor.

Black Prinz · 07-14-2015, 01:24 PM

Sensor is not on the glass, it's in the rear view mirror bracket, the glass needs a clear "window" where the bracket joins the windshield in order to operate.

I've used Safelite's replacement glass & have no complaints.

IEDEI · 07-14-2015, 01:59 PM

when you get safelite to replace the glass, make sure you request OEM glass specifically....if you don't, they will bring generic glass.

tuphdc · 07-14-2015, 03:37 PM

So I decided to hire another shop for the job. Safelite probably does fine work, but I think the tech I talked to was a little confused himself about BMW windshields. Also, I have a high deductible so my wallet is biting the bullet on this one.

aloksatoor · 07-14-2015, 05:40 PM

maybe add glass to your insurance makes it cheaper

luv135i · 07-15-2015, 10:40 PM

Alot of these shops and even dealers sub out the glass work so safelite could still be doing the job.

ccdre · 07-16-2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tuphdc

So I decided to hire another shop for the job. Safelite probably does fine work, but I think the tech I talked to was a little confused himself about BMW windshields. Also, I have a high deductible so my wallet is biting the bullet on this one.

If you don't mind me asking, what's the cost of replacing the windshield for the 1er with rain sensor provisions?

tuphdc · 07-16-2015, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ccdre

If you don't mind me asking, what's the cost of replacing the windshield for the 1er with rain sensor provisions?

My quotes ranged from $390 to $620. I'm assuming the higher prices are for OE windshields.

yakuza70 · 07-16-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tuphdc

My quotes ranged from $390 to $620. I'm assuming the higher prices are for OE windshields.

Actually, when I got my windshield replaced about six months ago, the OEM windshield was a little bit cheaper than the non-OEM windshield they wanted to provide. Fortunately, I found a very helpful Safelite associate that was able to locate an OEM windshield so be sure to ask. FYI: I paid $550 for the OEM windshield.

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IEDEI Banned 1130 Rep 4,686 Posts Drives: L'Orange Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [8.40]	when you get safelite to replace the glass, make sure you request OEM glass specifically....if you don't, they will bring generic glass.
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tuphdc Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 09 BMW 128i 6MT Sport Pkg Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: King of Prussia, PA iTrader: (0)	So I decided to hire another shop for the job. Safelite probably does fine work, but I think the tech I talked to was a little confused himself about BMW windshields. Also, I have a high deductible so my wallet is biting the bullet on this one.
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luv135i Major 60 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: White Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	Alot of these shops and even dealers sub out the glass work so safelite could still be doing the job.
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