OEM Windscreen Question
 

Dear all

I have just had my windscreen repaired, after a very nasty stone chip, and sadly, its left a mark.

I spoke to the auto windscreens engineer, who advise me that If I had it replaced they would not use a OEM windscreen.

I assume a none OEM screen may harm the cars value, and if this is the case, has anyone gotten thier insurance company to replace thier screen with the correct BMW OEM unit.

Thanks

John

Most OEM screens are merely Pilkington glass in reality and as long as you get the correct type as per the original spec of your car (climate comfort, green shade tint, etc) then I see no reason why anyone would try and lower the value of a CSL based on whether the windscreen has the BMW propellor on it or not.

I had a Pilkington screen back in 2009 and have had no issues.

I think that old fat fingers may have had his replaced with a BMW one? Seems to ring a bell in the deep recesses of my memory....

Some interesting views: http://www.bmwland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=45307

Insist on them fitting a BMW screen and if they refuse call another company.

I asked two local companies to me in N.I a few years back about replacing the screen on my E60 M5 and both said for BMW's, especially those with auto lights wipers etc they would only ever use genuine screens as there are to many issues using non gen such as auto wipers, lights, dimming mirrors not working correctly.

I used Auto Windscreens and managed to get a Genuine BMW part.
Although they said a non Gen one would also be its replacment, I just simply put in a request for a Genuine BMW part and without a fight it got approved. I see no issue with yours should you ask, however it all depends on your Insurance Company as they're the ones to be paying Auto Windscreens for the work.
Call Auto Windscreens and they will deal with the request and will liaise with your Insurance Co.

As G-Dog mentioned, both Pilkington and BMWs part is identical - bar the small BMW logo printed above the word 'Pilkington'. Its either applied during manufacture or added after.

More info: http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10931

very useful thread and info gents. great to know if ever you need a replacement. mine has the comfort screen option with rain sensors.

Jon make sure you push for an OEM one and accept nothing else. argue it will de value the car and yours is near standard/OEM so why would you want a non OEM part!!

Insurers really are the fooking pits aren't they and what a scam this is not fitting OEM screen to save some $$.

Many thanks for the advise.

It was Auto Windscreens that came out, and said they would only fit a replacement glass, when I quizzed them, they said it because this is all my insurance company "Admiral" would cover, and if I wanted an OEM, I would have to pay the difference.

Its been filled, so I'll see what the MOT chap says about it, and if it fails, ill start the battle all over again ;0)

Likewise, plus the windscreen guy said he could see it has the green sun strip and also some other stuff, like anti UV ;0)

I Mentioned that its a limited edition car to the glass company, and therefore was special, but they weren't too bothered. ;0(

Admiral. run by the welsh. says it all really ;-)