Cost of replacement VS windscreen

[wardie]

Anybody had a VS windscreen replaced lately? My wife got told by a copper today that she needs to replace her cracked windscreen or she's going to get a defect. I am going to call Windscreen O'Brien and others tomorrow but am looking for an idea whether they are cost effective or a rip off.

Wardie

 

[deanos70]

have a look here http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vr-vs-holden-commodore-1993-1997/148589-windscreen-prices.html

about $240 seems the average price

 

[slepar]

if your from vic give this guy a call last one he done on my vr was only 150

0409252815

 

[wardie]

Thanks for the replies, shows I need to shop around as the main players are rip offs.

 

[droppedpiez]

or if you have full comp insurance u should get one free per year without affecting your excess

 

[Brett_jjj]

My oldies just paid 220 for a new windscreen (fitted) for their VP.We are up in country NSW,so they should be available a bit cheaper in the city areas.If the windscreen you get is very cheap like 150 or less fitted,Id be checking that its a proper laminated windscreen,and not a cheap tempered glass version.Ive seen a few people get ripped off with these cheap type of windscreens.

 

[droppedpiez]

laminated glass is the safety standard for front screens temperred or toughened is for side and rear screens only
if you get a tempered screen at the front get the thing replaced asap. tempered glass usually has a stamp in the bottom corner

 

[maldotcom2]

I had a windscreen fitted by NRMA Glass for about the $200 mark. Don't even bother with O'Brien, i got quoted over $400, suffice to say I said "thank you goodbye".

 

[Proman]

i rang around a few places and ended up getting mine for $195 installed, O'brian wanted to charge me $350+