OEM Windscreen Question

jonnysideways · 28-01-2014, 07:41 PM

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

**glendog74** · 28-01-2014, 08:21 PM

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.

northernjim · 28-01-2014, 08:32 PM

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....

Neil M · 28-01-2014, 08:47 PM

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

chrisburns · 29-01-2014, 12:05 AM

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.

karbonkid · 29-01-2014, 07:26 AM

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

28-01-2014, 07:41 PM	#1
jonnysideways S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: May 2012 Location: North West Posts: 246 Casino cash: $1744	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 __________________ A hedge is better than a tree.

28-01-2014, 08:21 PM	#2
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	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. __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

28-01-2014, 08:32 PM	#3
northernjim Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: lancashire Posts: 2,082 Casino cash: $20572	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.... __________________

28-01-2014, 08:47 PM	#4
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	Some interesting views: http://www.bmwland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=45307 __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

29-01-2014, 07:26 AM	#6
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	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 __________________

29-01-2014, 12:05 AM	#5
chrisburns S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 653 Casino cash: $12778	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.

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