..................isn't a great shame guys...that we have to take such precautions.............trust no-one to do anything, whether big or small .....easy or complicated....I find it dispiriting and down heartening really.
P
I have had the national windscreen call and say that the windscreen has arrived from maserati.
They want to fit it on monday and need to let the cars seals and adhesives "cure " for the entire day.
this makes sense to me as there is a lot of vibration through the spyder windscreen.
I also will be taking some very very detailed images of the cars screen surround,bonnet,wings,in fact just about all of it as i expect the fitter to be some rocker headbanger wearing a bullet belt or similar abrasive clothing item.LOL
I also find it hard to trust people with these cars and cannot (with it being up for sale) afford to have it ruined by some careless inconsideration.
I am also removing the Vreidestein Ultrac sessanta and putting back on the Pirelli P Zero Rosso as i felt these were the far better tyre for grip and feel(but each to there own i guess)
As a consideration Emblem quoted me £1407 + Vat to supply and fit and maserati modena quoted £1070 + Vat Fitted.
Both parties outsource.......
So whats going on there then and where is my incentive to use an Indy?
(just asking so dont get all arsey any emblem fans out there)
Just returned from haveing the replacement done. So here are some facts arrived at 0800hrs - 1100hrs left Autoglass all completed. Inspection prior and after all logged down - no issues.
Asked the fitter had he done this model before "Yes" that is why he was assigned to meet at the branch. Checked glass - Part Number on it as per Europarts No so suggest correct glass. All bagged up and sticky labels stateing "Maserati" so satisfied genuine part.
So far so good - job completed - now the bill - paid my £50 excess - that was it job done. I asked about the bill to my insurance company - how much - ready for it £785 all in!!!!!!!!.
When I contacted Eurospares they told me I think £725 + postage to my home - again not a bad price.
I asked if this branch would take delivery of a glass not supplied by them and fitt it - yes was the reply - you supply the glass - fitting cost £180 - not bad.
So providing everything settles down and no issues with the rain etc I am happy - + lifetime of ownership against defetcts in fitting.and workmanship waranty!!
One other point - I assume this is correct - I was told that sometimes when the mirror drops it is because in the past the incorrect glue was used? If it falls off sometimes people glue it back up with 2 part glues. I was told this can have a chemical reaction on the glass once respositioned. In turn this can weaken the point of contact at the top of the screen and create a weak point - hence a crack from the top of the screen? I am not a chemist or expert anyone else heard of this.
So happy at this time - peterC
I just (about 20 mins ago) had the MINI screen replaced and am amazed how quickly it was done! 45 mins start to finish. Fingers crossed it stays in!