Lease return windshield replacement.

Jeff Flowerday · 03-07-2011, 09:59 AM

I really don't want to pay the $1200 for the dealer to replace the windshield when I can get an auto-glass shop to do it for $700.

How is BMW on lease returns with glass that is not so called "BMW certified"? As if there is such a thing, sounds like a cash grab to me.

Alex_bm · 03-07-2011, 10:14 AM

I paid $400 to replace mine on 328i. Try to shop around.
Also I got OEM glass, just without the BMW logo on it. Windshield was ordered from states.
When I asked lease-end inspector, he said it used to be a problem and you had to get the glass with the logo, but not any-more.

BTW, BMW quoted me 1800CAD installed

BavFan_08 · 03-07-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex_bm

I paid $400 to replace mine on 328i. Try to shop around.
Also I got OEM glass, just without the BMW logo on it. Windshield was ordered from states.
When I asked lease-end inspector, he said it used to be a problem and you had to get the glass with the logo, but not any-more.

BTW, BMW quoted me 1800CAD installed

there is also a guy who does it...uses oem glass....soni or some people on this forum had his number....if you search the forums you are bound to find it. I just can't remember his name...but I believe he comes to your house if you're close by...

bobblehead · 03-07-2011, 01:46 PM

Is it Jonathan Alfred ? 416-451-9679

Many forums have his name being referenced for doing good work with resonable price.

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Jeff Flowerday Private 0 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Canada iTrader: (0)	Lease return windshield replacement. I really don't want to pay the $1200 for the dealer to replace the windshield when I can get an auto-glass shop to do it for $700. How is BMW on lease returns with glass that is not so called "BMW certified"? As if there is such a thing, sounds like a cash grab to me.
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Alex_bm Major 175 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: Giulia QV Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada, Toronto iTrader: (1)	I paid $400 to replace mine on 328i. Try to shop around. Also I got OEM glass, just without the BMW logo on it. Windshield was ordered from states. When I asked lease-end inspector, he said it used to be a problem and you had to get the glass with the logo, but not any-more. BTW, BMW quoted me 1800CAD installed
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bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	Is it Jonathan Alfred ? 416-451-9679 Many forums have his name being referenced for doing good work with resonable price.
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