Cracked Windshield

13M5F10 · 11-13-2015, 08:21 AM

Guys -

My window got hit with a rock or something and now has a foot long crack going from the top down that has grown over the last week.

Has anyone replaced their windshield before? Did you go through the dealer or third party? and do you know what all parts need to be purchased?

Dealer is asking for around $1700 for parts & labor which include the windshield and rain sensor along with some minor parts. Looking at BMW Parts online, I can get a new OEM windshield for under $300 so I don't understand why the markup.

Any advice is appreciated.

My 13 F10 M5 does not have HUD nor Lane Departure.

ed4 · 11-13-2015, 03:01 PM

I'm getting my windshield replaced in the upcoming days through my glass coverage. My ins co, Geico, is notorious for using 3rd party glass. They did it all the time with my past cars.

Interestingly, they state that they can only source OEM glass for my car, which has the HUD, but no Driver's Assist Pack. The projected time to get the glass, as they stated, is about a week in my area.

When they replace my windshield, I'll chat it up with the guy who's doing the work for you.

13M5F10 · 11-13-2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ed4

I'm getting my windshield replaced in the upcoming days through my glass coverage. My ins co, Geico, is notorious for using 3rd party glass. They did it all the time with my past cars.

Interestingly, they state that they can only source OEM glass for my car, which has the HUD, but no Driver's Assist Pack. The projected time to get the glass, as they stated, is about a week in my area.

When they replace my windshield, I'll chat it up with the guy who's doing the work for you.

Are you paying the deductible? I have Geico as well.

lsturbointeg · 11-13-2015, 08:35 PM

sorry to hear! either way make sure you go OEM! i've read horror stories where insurances went 3rd party and BMW would not warrantee the work due to not the right adhesives or what not to seal the glass and sensors not working??

ed4 · 11-19-2015, 12:43 PM

I just had the windshield replaced. GEICO used Safelite, as usual, but they showed up with OEM glass.

This is the estimated cash price quote, the actual invoice with the insurance discounted rate, and a zero balance. Note the markup on the quoted price. Makes your dealer quote look quite attractive in comparison

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I hope this helps man.

13M5F10 · 11-19-2015, 03:03 PM

Wow what a markup!!! The $1200 one is about right if I get the parts at wholesale from the dealer which they agreed too.

Thanks for posting that.

Mbdurham17 · 11-19-2015, 03:28 PM

Yep just went through this, do a search there is a lengthy thread but in short Geico wanted me to use Safelite and wouldnt pay for dealer. After many discussions and arguments with Geico because I wanted OEM. I found out the dealer actually was going to use Safelite for the install anyway and Safelite uses BMW OEM glass as I was told an aftermarket replacement wasn't available with HUD lane departure etc. Safelite even picked one up at the local dealer so I didn't have to wait to get one shipped in.

Safelite did a great job all is OEM and no problems at all. The total cost was $992 compared to $1550 and $2200 dealer quotes with HUD and lane departure.

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ed4 Captain 1368 Rep 732 Posts Drives: '21 F96 X6MC, '18 G30 M550i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (1)	I just had the windshield replaced. GEICO used Safelite, as usual, but they showed up with OEM glass. This is the estimated cash price quote, the actual invoice with the insurance discounted rate, and a zero balance. Note the markup on the quoted price. Makes your dealer quote look quite attractive in comparison : I hope this helps man. Attached Images __________________ '23 F93 M8 GC ZCP - HRE S101SC - Full Akrapovic - '15 Audi R8 4.2 S-Tronic (Past) YouTube '21 F96 X6M ZCP Akrapovic/MSS/BC Forged, ‘18 G30 M550i, '18 G01 X3 M40i, '15 F10 M5 ZCP HRE S101 #1 & #2/Akrapovic, ‘13 W204 C63 AMG - ADV1 5.01SL's
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13M5F10 Hide! My wife's coming! 812 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 \| MSR Stage 3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Las Colinas, TX iTrader: (5)	Wow what a markup!!! The $1200 one is about right if I get the parts at wholesale from the dealer which they agreed too. Thanks for posting that. __________________ * SOLD * 2013 BMW M5 \| Space Grey \| MSR Stage 3 Tune \| Catless Downpipes \| MSR Intake and Charge Pipes \| MSR Exhaust (Prototype) \| Vorsteiner Rear Diffuser \| RW Carbon Front Lip \| RW Carbon Trunk Spoiler\| Vorsteiner VS-310 Forged Wheels \| Escort 9500CI w/Laser Jammers
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Mbdurham17 Captain 159 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 CP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	Yep just went through this, do a search there is a lengthy thread but in short Geico wanted me to use Safelite and wouldnt pay for dealer. After many discussions and arguments with Geico because I wanted OEM. I found out the dealer actually was going to use Safelite for the install anyway and Safelite uses BMW OEM glass as I was told an aftermarket replacement wasn't available with HUD lane departure etc. Safelite even picked one up at the local dealer so I didn't have to wait to get one shipped in. Safelite did a great job all is OEM and no problems at all. The total cost was $992 compared to $1550 and $2200 dealer quotes with HUD and lane departure.
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