Windshield Replacemant E34 - NJ

[Jimmy535i]

Well I ended up cracking the windshield on my 1990 535i today
while changing wiper blades. Wow now do I feel like a moron.

Any idea where I can get a new one installed
without getting any broker than I already am.

I am in Northern NJ. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Tiger]

People says Safelite... and they come to your door.

[Unregistered]

I have one, it's been on for 6 months and is still scratch free. See if you can do a broken glass claim through your insurance companies, most places have a 100.00 deductible for that stuff.

Make *sure* they order the clips. If the guy is skilled he can remove the trim w/o trashing the stuff, otherwise call BMA and order some before he replaces it. The clips might be a dealer item, when I got my windshield done they had to go to the stealer to get a set. (clips aren't too $$, the "trim" is about $75.00/side)

[Jimmy535i]

Thanks for the lead. I will call them.

[Jimmy535i]

Thanks also. I will call Eves at BMa and order the clips.
It looks like the trim along the passenger side is crackeda little also.

I don't have comprehensive insurance so I can't put it through them.

[Unregistered]

Tell them you picked up a rock on the interstate. This is a safety item - check with your agent to see if you have a glass replacement deductible.

[Unregistered]

Don't feel stupid. I did exactly the same thing on my '94 525. Picked up the arms, removed the blades, and walked away from the car, and *THWACK* down came the arm cracking the windshield.

I got a few very good recommendations from Absolutely Auto Glass. They are in Glen Rock, I think. They gave me a price of $185 for the job, done in my driveway.

I haven't done it yet, since the crack was on the passenger side, but inspection is coming up, so I better get this done.

[Jimmy535i]

That is exactly what happened to me. "Thwack"
I got a price of $185 for glass also. They said I need to
replace all moldings.

[Unregistered]

That is exactly what happened to me. "Thwack"
I got a price of $185 for glass also. They said I need to
replace all moldings.

Who gave you that quote, and what kind of glass is that for?

I think they told me the same thing about the moldings...

[Jimmy535i]

Had my windshield replaced by Chris at Absolute Auto Glass in
Hawthorne NJ. They are located at 43 Goffle Road.
Chris completed the installation in about an hour at his shop.
Good price. Including tax $222.60. FYI, you need approximately 17 plastic clips which they had on hand. Used existing molding. Very professional job,
No hassles, Nice folks to deal with. Even waited for me after work to do it.
Highly recommend. 973-423-9110