Insurance not approving windscreen

[///Dees]

My Cx5 had to have its windscreen replaced recently. A Shatterprufe product was covered by my policy. It cost almost R10,000, according to the invoice to the insurer. Mazda SA told me that they approve windscreens that have been approved as complying with their required specs. This windscreen fitted seamlessly with all the electronics (light sensor, rain sensor, etc).

My advice would be to email BMW SA directly (so you have proof of reply) and ask them if the insurer fitting product X will invalidate your Motorplan. I highly doubt that the insurer will approve a sub standard product that would void your Motorplan.

Anecdotally, a mate at PG Glass told me that the Shaterprufe windscreens for F30 BMWs are actually thicker than the OEM ones...

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It wouldn't surprise me if the shatterprufe or one of their spin off brands manufacture the windscreen for the F30s. I'm not up to date but I'm assuming they're still made in SA... logistically it would make sense for them to use a local manufacturer.

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I had a shatterproof windscreen installed on my F30 and the rain sensor never worked afterwards. The company came out and changed the gel on the sensor and it still never worked. I didn't get anywhere with them with mails being sent back and forth. I even tried to get BMW to look at it and they refused due to a non OEM windscreen.

There's a difference between a shatterprufe and shatterproof. One being the brand and the other the technology.

Any glass being sold in this country would be shatterproof.

Oddly enough. PG Glass made a point of testing my rain sensor in front of me. Before and after fitment. Good practice to have.

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Typo – it is a shatterprufe windscreen.

Vehicle is insured with my SO’s work insurance so the guys came to her work place and had it replaced. I would have definitely checked if it worked once they were done

 

[R!Yo]

BMW will include a comment on your plan for Non OEM Windscreen. Saw it recently on another car a friend was looking at.

Could mean that if anything windscreen related happens after, I don't think BMW will entertain it on motorplan.

I feel you should complain and get them to pony up an OEM windscreen as its stipulated by BMW.

 

[DieselFan]

My Cx5 had to have its windscreen replaced recently. A Shatterprufe product was covered by my policy. It cost almost R10,000, according to the invoice to the insurer. Mazda SA told me that they approve windscreens that have been approved as complying with their required specs. This windscreen fitted seamlessly with all the electronics (light sensor, rain sensor, etc).

My advice would be to email BMW SA directly (so you have proof of reply) and ask them if the insurer fitting product X will invalidate your Motorplan. I highly doubt that the insurer will approve a sub standard product that would void your Motorplan.

Anecdotally, a mate at PG Glass told me that the Shaterprufe windscreens for F30 BMWs are actually thicker than the OEM ones...

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It wouldn't surprise me if the shatterprufe or one of their spin off brands manufacture the windscreen for the F30s. I'm not up to date but I'm assuming they're still made in SA... logistically it would make sense for them to use a local manufacturer.

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I had a shatterproof windscreen installed on my F30 and the rain sensor never worked afterwards. The company came out and changed the gel on the sensor and it still never worked. I didn't get anywhere with them with mails being sent back and forth. I even tried to get BMW to look at it and they refused due to a non OEM windscreen.

There's a difference between a shatterprufe and shatterproof. One being the brand and the other the technology.

Any glass being sold in this country would be shatterproof.

Oddly enough. PG Glass made a point of testing my rain sensor in front of me. Before and after fitment. Good practice to have.

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Typo – it is a shatterprufe windscreen.

Vehicle is insured with my SO’s work insurance so the guys came to her work place and had it replaced. I would have definitely checked if it worked once they were done

I'm more saying for the company to test before and after installation. I would then hold the glass company liable for the cost of repairing the rain sensor.

I would assume then the technician damaged the sensor when fitting.

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[lebofa]

OP, If the car in question is an F30, take advice from the guys that have the same model car, fit OEM. Better, take advice from someone who has gone and replaced the windscreen with non-OEM and is kind enough to let you know that his sensors never worked with shatterprufe, unless you want to pay for your own lessons. :fencelook:

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My Cx5 had to have its windscreen replaced recently. A Shatterprufe product was covered by my policy. It cost almost R10,000, according to the invoice to the insurer. Mazda SA told me that they approve windscreens that have been approved as complying with their required specs. This windscreen fitted seamlessly with all the electronics (light sensor, rain sensor, etc).

My advice would be to email BMW SA directly (so you have proof of reply) and ask them if the insurer fitting product X will invalidate your Motorplan. I highly doubt that the insurer will approve a sub standard product that would void your Motorplan.

Anecdotally, a mate at PG Glass told me that the Shaterprufe windscreens for F30 BMWs are actually thicker than the OEM ones...

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Maybe that is why the rain sensors don't work after fitting this pirate glass :roflol:

 

[MR_Y]

Guys, prepare to have your minds blown....

Look at the glass on the sides of the car, the door glass. Beneath the little BMW logo is "FUYAO". Google that. It is a Chinese glass company!

However (less mind blowing), if you check the windscreen, the name under the BMW logo is "Pilkington". This is the real deal. My dad's 1976 W123 Merc had that glass brand on all doors and the windscreen. These were the good old days when German cars were built to last.

On the one hand, kudos to BMW for fitting a proper windscreen brand. On the other hand, shame on BMW for fitting Chinese Fuyao glass on the doors. The rear screen glass is Sisecam, which is a generic European brand.



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[TurboLlew]

My side windows are AGC (Seems to be Belgian)
Front Pilkington
Rear Guardian (US/EU)


Sure they source from multiple places depending on where the cars are built. However OEM grade vs. replica/pirate is another story

 

[lebofa]

Guys, prepare to have your minds blown....

Look at the glass on the sides of the car, the door glass. Beneath the little BMW logo is "FUYAO". Google that. It is a Chinese glass company!

However (less mind blowing), if you check the windscreen, the name under the BMW logo is "Pilkington". This is the real deal. My dad's 1976 W123 Merc had that glass brand on all doors and the windscreen. These were the good old days when German cars were built to last.

On the one hand, kudos to BMW for fitting a proper windscreen brand. On the other hand, shame on BMW for fitting Chinese Fuyao glass on the doors. The rear screen glass is Sisecam, which is a generic European brand.



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:roflol: maybe your BMW is made in china bra. I have no FUYAO FONG-HO on my glass :roflol:

 

[peanut125i]

Ok. So car is at glassfit. They told me this morning it's original windscreen so all is well.

I was pleasantly surprised how much activity this thread generated.

So thanks to all who participated.

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[DieselFan]

Ok. So car is at glassfit. They told me this morning it's original windscreen so all is well.

I was pleasantly surprised how much activity this thread generated.

So thanks to all who participated.

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So insurance approved OEM?

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[MR_Y]

Guys, prepare to have your minds blown....

Look at the glass on the sides of the car, the door glass. Beneath the little BMW logo is "FUYAO". Google that. It is a Chinese glass company!

However (less mind blowing), if you check the windscreen, the name under the BMW logo is "Pilkington". This is the real deal. My dad's 1976 W123 Merc had that glass brand on all doors and the windscreen. These were the good old days when German cars were built to last.

On the one hand, kudos to BMW for fitting a proper windscreen brand. On the other hand, shame on BMW for fitting Chinese Fuyao glass on the doors. The rear screen glass is Sisecam, which is a generic European brand.



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:roflol: maybe your BMW is made in china bra. I have no FUYAO FONG-HO on my glass :roflol:

Seems to be on all LCI F30s. If not, then I need a refund

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