Autoglass - should it really cost this much??

[wibble_puppy]

Update: see last post on thread! - wibble

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hi everyone,

Anyone living in Sussex, preferably near Brighton or Haywards Heath, I'd be really grateful for recommendations of Autoglass people in the area. I want to find someone to put my windscreen back in the van for me.



wibble

[8009STEVE]

Any of the natoinal companies should do it (for a fee). Or find a guy fitting a screen and ask if he wants a private to do for cash.

[wibble_puppy]

thanks, 8009steve I did know that, but I gathered that some companies are better than others, and that it was a good idea therefore to get personal recommendations from peeps in my area

wibble xx

[motherofgod]

To be honest I think you could do it, It isn't hard and one person can do it
all you need is a long smooth cord and the window trim tool.

James

[wibble_puppy]

Ah! You just failed to take one step backwards, MoG! Let's make a date for you to come and supervise me doing it

thing is, though, I gather it is a bit easy to screw it up and end up with a leaky windscreen and water in your boots. that's why I thought maybe be really kind and let a pro do it for me

[aupickup]

and remember that the titanic was built bt pros

[wibble_puppy]

liking your work au

Well i just got a quote from the Brighton Autoglass company - £76!!!!!!!! (incl vat)

They say that is the standard "Head Office" rate for a "fit-only, rubber" job.

I actually asked to speak to manager to have this confirmed as I couldn't believe my ears.

Is this really the standard price? It seems an awful lot of money.

wibble

[millerman]

Look in Yellow Pages see if a small company are interested, just had mine done £30 fit only

[wibble_puppy]

thanks very much for that advice, millerman

[Spag]

Never done a Minor screen, but done 6 or 7 Mini screens, in and out, several on my own.

Quite scary because of how much lean you need to put on the glass, and how much bend too !

Blag someone from here or your local club that has done a couple and do it together.

With 2 or 3 people ( someone who has done it before), some suitable thin rope, a collection of plastic tools and some washing up liquid for lube it's not too stressful. And you know how to do it next time ! (sounds kinky)

[wibble_puppy]

cheers for that, spag

[aupickup]

did that include the rubber
if so not bad, if not then a bit heavy
it may be cheaper, pro rata to have the windscreen supplied and fitted as most companys make there money on the parts

[RogerRust]

Bev and I fitted mine.

My tips buy the high quality one supplied by the usual suppliers and use white grease as a lube.

We didn't use any sealant and it doesn't leak!!

[aupickup]

where do we get the best fit rubber, is it the one made by baines of tun wells

[wibble_puppy]

I've got the screen, the rubber and the insert.... all i need is a fitter

[motherofgod]

I have a fitter that could do it on the side if you know what I mean, PM me I'll find his number.

James

[wibble_puppy]

you are a lovely man (with a very fabulous bonnet ) thanks, james

[les]

, is it the one made by baines of tun wells

Yes.

[aupickup]

thanks les, i have all new rubers from there

[bmcecosse]

Really - it's v easy to fit a Minor screen - much easier than a Mini screen. But - ONLY if it's not a laminated screen ! You will almost certainly crack a lammy screen. Use a new rubber - and have the rubber nice and warm and pliable - in direct hot sun is good. And DO NOT use washing upliquid as a lubricant - it's full of salt. I've never used the 'string' method - just fit rubber to car then plonk the screen into the lower half of the rubber - and work your way round side by side bit by bit easing the rubber lip over the glass whilepressing the glass down into the cavity. The hardest part is fitting the filler strip neatly so the join is exactly at the top.