Windshield replacement question for lease return!!!

E90RWC · 07-20-2009, 03:13 PM

Hey peeps.

I am finally returning my 335 sedan this week. I need to get the windshield replaced!

Bottom line is...

Does it have to be an OEM windshield to pass the lease return inspection!?

Or

Can it be a Safelite windshield or any other brand!?

I also got 2 tires below spec, but I took delivery of a new car from the dealer about 3 weeks ago, so I hope they just let that slide!!

lknbimmers · 07-20-2009, 03:42 PM

How much would they charge if you didn't replace the windshield? They would just deduct the amount from your security deposit. Also you wouldn't have to submit a claim through your insurance.

E90RWC · 07-20-2009, 03:45 PM

I didn't put a security deposit since I am a repeat customer.

My insurance has a special deductible for windshields, $100 to replace it. Just need to find out if I need an OEM one or just a Safelite branded or PPG brand one!

200Duece · 07-20-2009, 04:27 PM

doesnot need to be oem

jopa489 · 07-20-2009, 04:49 PM

You should see if they will let both of those slide, considering you just bought a new E92. They're much more likely to be lenient when you're a repeat customer. The more times, the better.

E90RWC · 07-20-2009, 07:13 PM

Shizz!

So I'll just have Safelite slap on the correct windshield and I'll just hope the dealer will be lenient on the tires.

pruettfan · 07-20-2009, 09:25 PM

I know several guys here have just requested that the insurance company use BMW glass and they got it. Looking it up at getbmwparts.com is looks like the factory winshield is about the same price as the safelight

ZuerstBMW · 07-20-2009, 09:27 PM

As long as it is done right, I dont even think they will even care or notice.

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E90RWC What you know about the twins? 20 Rep 989 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Windshield replacement question for lease return!!! Hey peeps. I am finally returning my 335 sedan this week. I need to get the windshield replaced! Bottom line is... Does it have to be an OEM windshield to pass the lease return inspection!? Or Can it be a Safelite windshield or any other brand!? I also got 2 tires below spec, but I took delivery of a new car from the dealer about 3 weeks ago, so I hope they just let that slide!!
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lknbimmers Lieutenant 79 Rep 422 Posts Drives: E90/G05 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	How much would they charge if you didn't replace the windshield? They would just deduct the amount from your security deposit. Also you wouldn't have to submit a claim through your insurance.
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07-20-2009, 03:45 PM	#3
E90RWC What you know about the twins? 20 Rep 989 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	I didn't put a security deposit since I am a repeat customer. My insurance has a special deductible for windshields, $100 to replace it. Just need to find out if I need an OEM one or just a Safelite branded or PPG brand one!
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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	doesnot need to be oem __________________ 1988 E28 535is Euro Conversion --- sold 2009 E90 335 6MT --- sold 2003 E39 540iT Msport --- sold
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	You should see if they will let both of those slide, considering you just bought a new E92. They're much more likely to be lenient when you're a repeat customer. The more times, the better. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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E90RWC What you know about the twins? 20 Rep 989 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Shizz! So I'll just have Safelite slap on the correct windshield and I'll just hope the dealer will be lenient on the tires.
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pruettfan Brigadier General 1622 Rep 3,402 Posts Drives: 2017 M2, LBB, DCT, Exec Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	I know several guys here have just requested that the insurance company use BMW glass and they got it. Looking it up at getbmwparts.com is looks like the factory winshield is about the same price as the safelight
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	As long as it is done right, I dont even think they will even care or notice. __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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