Windscreen Replacement

shaneimus · 21st March 2016, 13:23

Hi all. I am attempting to arrange to have my windscreen replaced. There is what appears to be a large oil stain on the windscreen. I believe this is due to delamination. My insurance does not cover this apparently. I have been quoted figures ranging from £160 to £350 to replace the windscreen. I have autoglass, auto windscreens, nationwide autoglass and a local company. Are there any others people can recommend?
Also is there an easy way to tell if you have rain sensitive wipers? I don't think I have but am unsure.....

Ta everybody!

another_clean_sheet · 21st March 2016, 13:31

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Originally Posted by shaneimus

Hi all.
Also is there an easy way to tell if you have rain sensitive wipers? I don't think I have but am unsure.....

Ta everybody!

The sensor is about 3in from the bottom of the windscreen on top of the dash, in between the screen demist vents.

shaneimus · 21st March 2016, 13:56

This little fella?

shadysadie · 21st March 2016, 14:02

No, the sensor is immediately behind the rear view mirror.

another_clean_sheet · 21st March 2016, 14:24

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Originally Posted by shadysadie

No, the sensor is immediately behind the rear view mirror.

So what is that as I assumed this was the rain sensor?

shadysadie · 21st March 2016, 14:34

I think it is a sunlight sensor for the A/C but I am sure someone with better knowledge of the 75 will correct me if wrong!

chipsceola · 21st March 2016, 15:02

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Originally Posted by shadysadie

I think it is a sunlight sensor for the A/C but I am sure someone with better knowledge of the 75 will correct me if wrong!

correct, sunlight sensor ATC

rab60bit · 21st March 2016, 15:18

Sunlight sensor is on top of front screen dash panel/shelf.
Rain sensor is in the rear view mirror array.

marinabrian · 21st March 2016, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaneimus

Hi all. I am attempting to arrange to have my windscreen replaced. There is what appears to be a large oil stain on the windscreen. I believe this is due to delamination. My insurance does not cover this apparently. I have been quoted figures ranging from £160 to £350 to replace the windscreen. I have autoglass, auto windscreens, nationwide autoglass and a local company. Are there any others people can recommend?
Also is there an easy way to tell if you have rain sensitive wipers? I don't think I have but am unsure.....

Ta everybody!

An automatic centre punch applied right in the middle of the drivers field of view.........damn those pesky gritting lorries

By the way the rain sensor type of screen has a refractor prism directly above the rear view mirror surrounded with a black overlay.

This will be coupled with an automatic dipping rear view mirror

Brian

shaneimus · 21st March 2016, 15:58

Well this is what the rear view mirror looks like

And this is the windscreen, you can sort of see what I'm on about....

Thanks again everyone!

21st March 2016, 13:23	#1
shaneimus Regular poster MGZT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 82 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Windscreen Replacement Hi all. I am attempting to arrange to have my windscreen replaced. There is what appears to be a large oil stain on the windscreen. I believe this is due to delamination. My insurance does not cover this apparently. I have been quoted figures ranging from £160 to £350 to replace the windscreen. I have autoglass, auto windscreens, nationwide autoglass and a local company. Are there any others people can recommend? Also is there an easy way to tell if you have rain sensitive wipers? I don't think I have but am unsure..... Ta everybody!

21st March 2016, 13:56	#3
shaneimus Regular poster MGZT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 82 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	This little fella?

21st March 2016, 14:02	#4
shadysadie Loves to post BRG Connie Auto KV6, Dorchester red Jap. spec. Auto KV6 and 1967 Volvo 122S "Amazon" Join Date: May 2014 Location: Norwich Posts: 310 Thanks: 234 Thanked 90 Times in 60 Posts	No, the sensor is immediately behind the rear view mirror.

21st March 2016, 14:34	#6
shadysadie Loves to post BRG Connie Auto KV6, Dorchester red Jap. spec. Auto KV6 and 1967 Volvo 122S "Amazon" Join Date: May 2014 Location: Norwich Posts: 310 Thanks: 234 Thanked 90 Times in 60 Posts	I think it is a sunlight sensor for the A/C but I am sure someone with better knowledge of the 75 will correct me if wrong!

21st March 2016, 15:18	#8
rab60bit Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 1,513 Thanks: 433 Thanked 301 Times in 212 Posts	Sunlight sensor is on top of front screen dash panel/shelf. Rain sensor is in the rear view mirror array.

21st March 2016, 15:58	#10
shaneimus Regular poster MGZT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 82 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Well this is what the rear view mirror looks like And this is the windscreen, you can sort of see what I'm on about.... Thanks again everyone!