Avant windscreens

[Bibby]

A Fiesta blew up in front of me on the motorway on Friday.

It was amusing until a piece hit my 'screen, leaving a nice crack effect. I need a new windscreen.

I've read of the troubles with the coupes. What about the avants?

[Lee]

Had mine replaced by the RAC for £50 excess. Much easier to change than that of the Coupe as there are no strips to un-rivet. Just watch over them when they do the job and don't be afraid to stop them if you think they are doing a bodge or trying to cut corners. Ask to inspect the windscreen before fitting as some window fitters use seconds glass to maximise profits: check for defects and marks especially on the black edging as this will be plain to see when fitted. The RAC screen was RAC branded and was top quality. Also, inspect the job thoroughly before signing on the dotted line. I took digi photos of the metalwork around the screen before they started in case any damage was caused. Fair play though, RAC did a fine job overall.

[Bibby]

The car is in for a respray this week, so should be mint when I get the screen changed.

It should be covered by my insurance, hopefully they'll let me decide who does the work.

[Lee]

Then be even more careful. Paint takes a long time to harden. It will be soft after a fresh respray.

[Michel]

You'll probably find the insurance will only allow you to use their contracted guys.

RAC did the rear screen on my Avant and it was a very good service. The on-duty guy at the depot was very careful and let me keep a very close eye on things all the way thro...

[Crawford_S2]

Just a thought, if you are having the car resprayed, why dont you have the screen removed, get the paint done then put in the new one. This will mean a much nicer job of the respray. No hard masking lines etc.