timneedscoffee10
Go Kart Champion
Had my windshield replaced today at Safelite Auto Glass in Massena NY. Had an outstanding experience with them, too.
Pictures of the cracked windshield are here: http://golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57634
My old windshield was part #: 5K0 845 011N NVB
My new windshield is part #: 5K0 845 011N
I think the difference is that my new windshield doesn't have the couple inches of tint along the top... that doesn't really bother me, though - I'm usually wearing sunglasses when I drive anyway, so I won't miss it.
They were pretty cool at the shop, let me hang out and take pictures, and explained everything they were doing and how some of the removal process works! Very professional, and attentive to detail. Here's some pictures of the process:
Setting up the cutting wire to remove the existing seal:
Plastic barriers to protect the dash from tool marks:
The ratchet device that pulls the cutting wire around the windshield:
And viola - no more windshield!
New urethane sealant all around (after cleaning and removing residue from the old one, of course)
New windshield in place:
They washed all my windows, and vacuumed the carpets!
And she looks good as ever, with her shiny new glass:
For what it's worth, here's what they invoiced back to my insurance company:
Windshield: $294.25
Parts: $40
Labor: $140.00
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Sub Total: 474.25
Tax: 33.20
Total: $507.45
The guy said if I used safelite glass instead, it would have been $75-$100 cheaper.
Pictures of the cracked windshield are here: http://golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57634
My old windshield was part #: 5K0 845 011N NVB
My new windshield is part #: 5K0 845 011N
I think the difference is that my new windshield doesn't have the couple inches of tint along the top... that doesn't really bother me, though - I'm usually wearing sunglasses when I drive anyway, so I won't miss it.
They were pretty cool at the shop, let me hang out and take pictures, and explained everything they were doing and how some of the removal process works! Very professional, and attentive to detail. Here's some pictures of the process:
Setting up the cutting wire to remove the existing seal:
Plastic barriers to protect the dash from tool marks:
The ratchet device that pulls the cutting wire around the windshield:
And viola - no more windshield!
New urethane sealant all around (after cleaning and removing residue from the old one, of course)
New windshield in place:
They washed all my windows, and vacuumed the carpets!
And she looks good as ever, with her shiny new glass:
For what it's worth, here's what they invoiced back to my insurance company:
Windshield: $294.25
Parts: $40
Labor: $140.00
--------------------
Sub Total: 474.25
Tax: 33.20
Total: $507.45
The guy said if I used safelite glass instead, it would have been $75-$100 cheaper.