Best Places for BMW Windshield Repair in Lower Mainland

IboughtafreakingBMW! · 05-18-2009, 05:18 AM

Hi,
Some utter utter douchebag

smashed my windshield while I was watching a movie at Riverport in Richmond. ICBC says you can take the car to one of their approved glass shops but I would rather have the dealer do it if possible. Does anyone know if there are any Lower Mainland BMW dealers who do this? Vancouver crime and vandalism is out of control I'm afraid.
Thanks

samchoi604 · 05-18-2009, 01:48 PM

ummm.. dealers don't do body works, and even if they did, I'm 100% certain professional glass shops will probably do a better job than the dealer. Dealers mainly do mechanical/warranty repairs.

Also, BMW doesn't manufacture windshields, they probably order the glass from some 3rd party supplier anyway.

grn.eyed.bandit · 05-18-2009, 01:56 PM

i'd try to go to the dealer if i were you to see if you can get the OEM bmw glass.
A friend of mine needed a new windshield on his VW and went to speedy or whatever, and the glass he received was noticably different from the sides and rear (VW has a very slight blueish tint to it). I'm sure bmw has some sort of tint aswell.

CaptChaos · 05-18-2009, 06:09 PM

I believe the dealer farms it out to a glass place anyways. Agree that you should ask for OEM glass with the rain sensor.

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samchoi604 Colonel 61 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	ummm.. dealers don't do body works, and even if they did, I'm 100% certain professional glass shops will probably do a better job than the dealer. Dealers mainly do mechanical/warranty repairs. Also, BMW doesn't manufacture windshields, they probably order the glass from some 3rd party supplier anyway.
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grn.eyed.bandit can you stand it? 16 Rep 367 Posts Drives: 2010 Touring Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Beautiful BC iTrader: (4)	i'd try to go to the dealer if i were you to see if you can get the OEM bmw glass. A friend of mine needed a new windshield on his VW and went to speedy or whatever, and the glass he received was noticably different from the sides and rear (VW has a very slight blueish tint to it). I'm sure bmw has some sort of tint aswell. __________________ __________ When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome __________
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CaptChaos Captain 55 Rep 817 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 - Mineral Grey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	I believe the dealer farms it out to a glass place anyways. Agree that you should ask for OEM glass with the rain sensor.
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