Windshield Replacement with Rain Sensor

Shahaed · 08-06-2011, 12:12 AM

How many of you have had you cars windshield replaced. How much did it cost. Is it really more expensive because of the auto wipers?

Mark_K · 08-06-2011, 03:34 PM

It was $610 for OEM glass at Safelite two months ago.

Shahaed · 08-06-2011, 03:50 PM

With rain sensors?

AddictedToBavarian · 08-06-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Shahaed

With rain sensors?

The glass doesn't have the rain sensors. The module does.

Shahaed · 08-06-2011, 04:20 PM

I heard that has to be changed with the glass.

hugus311 · 08-06-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Shahaed

I heard that has to be changed with the glass.

no, 330 non oem glass and they reused the same sensor. safelite

ex-poster · 08-06-2011, 04:41 PM

I just went though this 2 months ago and Safelight did a fine job.

I had been worried about it due to the sensors attached to it, but it wound up just fine.

Shahaed · 08-06-2011, 04:51 PM

$344.95 from safelite

Blue Streak · 08-06-2011, 05:28 PM

I've had mine replaced 2 times in 4 years. That's with the rain sensor fitting and green tint up top. Each time only cost me my $50 comprehensive insurance deductible.

Shahaed · 08-06-2011, 05:57 PM

I have a gray tint. Whats the green tint?

Blue Streak · 08-06-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Shahaed

I have a gray tint. Whats the green tint?

BMW OEM replacement. I think this one is Safelite though.

bimmerlvr77 · 08-06-2011, 09:14 PM

Are you going through insurance? I have Progressive and had to pay my $400 deductible, but that's because I got OEM. I couldve gotten aftermartket for a little cheaper. I had to jump thru hoops to get OEM. On top of paying my deductible, Progressive wanted me to pay the difference in aftermarket and OEM. Thankfully I found a shop who worked with my insurance and in the end I was able to get OEM for only my $400 deductible. Aftermarket may work just fine, but I just didn't want to chance my rain sensor not working over an extra 50 bucks or so.

jlaforn · 08-06-2011, 09:23 PM

I had mine done a couple of months ago due to pitting from stone chips. I have full glass coverage and it didn't cost me anything. It wasn't an OEM windshield which I was fearful of. But the local shop and tech did a great job and I haven't had any issues like some of the ones I read on this forum.
As for the rain sensor, he had to replace that. It's glued to the windshield and was a OEM part. This was on a '06 330xi.
-Joe

Shahaed · 08-06-2011, 10:02 PM

Ok, so it was my friend that broke my windshield, and now he doesn't want to pay. Can I file charges?

Blue Streak · 08-06-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Shahaed

Ok, so it was my friend that broke my windshield, and now he doesn't want to pay. Can I file charges?

Yes, you can go to small claims court, but that's going to cost money just to file, not to mention time spent in the court system and a friendship. Here's a hint, reducing ONLY your "comprehensive" insurance deductible to somewhere between $0 - $100 usually only costs about $10 per 6 month policy. Comp covers all the other stuff like vandalism, rocks falling off a truck and ruining your paint and windshield, and basically anything not covered under Collision and liability.

Jagu · 08-06-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Shahaed

Ok, so it was my friend that broke my windshield, and now he doesn't want to pay. Can I file charges?

If he did it mischievously, you can file charges. But if he was just careless, then you have to sue him yourself in small claims court.

WayneDoodle · 08-07-2011, 09:31 AM

Four states have waived the deductible for windsheild replacement...no matter the glass. SC, KY, FL, Mass. So, thus its free!

If you have comprehensive on your coverage your deductible may only be $50 deductible, regardless of how the glass was broke.

polonus · 04-12-2013, 11:54 AM

I just replaced windshield with rain sensor on my 2008 M3 e90. Total cost $240, service done in my garage. I live in Charlotte, NC area and job was done by local independent shop, "Perfection Auto Glass" out of Cherryville, NC

luv135i · 04-12-2013, 01:23 PM

Safelite here as well with rain sensors, I have no deductible comp so free but the invoice came out to $360. Be sure to check the matte black side windshield moldings. They scratched mine all to hell and didnt tell me but when i called them out they came out the next day and replaced them.

polonus · 04-29-2013, 02:50 AM

Windshield replacement video:

rixride · 06-15-2013, 06:58 PM

07 328xi coupe.. $324 w/rain sensor. Safelite.

Higgs1 · 06-15-2013, 07:03 PM

I had to replace mine twice in 2 month period from getting rocks smashing on the highway.

Luckily for me in MA its free. Both times replaced with OEM glass, no issues!

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ex-poster Lieutenant 24 Rep 482 Posts Drives: 2000 328, 2006 330 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (0)	I just went though this 2 months ago and Safelight did a fine job. I had been worried about it due to the sensors attached to it, but it wound up just fine.
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Shahaed Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 268 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	$344.95 from safelite
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Blue Streak Gunny 31 Rep 623 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i 6MT, 2016 F10 535 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [9.00]	I've had mine replaced 2 times in 4 years. That's with the rain sensor fitting and green tint up top. Each time only cost me my $50 comprehensive insurance deductible. __________________ 2007 E90 335i 6MT, ZSP, Nav, PDC, CA, Montego Blue, Terra Dakota leather, CDV, clutch-stop, E46 M Shift Knob, Logic HVI, JB4 PnP, MS 3" downpipes, Koni Yellow adjustable sport shocks, RE 12mm(f)/BMS 15mm(r) spacers, Blacklines, LUX 5.0 LED halo ring lights, DAEOS (Vista) harness, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, 35% sides-20% rear tint, matt black kidney grill, matt black 335i trunk badge
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Shahaed Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 268 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	I have a gray tint. Whats the green tint?
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08-06-2011, 09:14 PM	#12
bimmerlvr77 Private First Class 9 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 & 2008 X5 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Are you going through insurance? I have Progressive and had to pay my $400 deductible, but that's because I got OEM. I couldve gotten aftermartket for a little cheaper. I had to jump thru hoops to get OEM. On top of paying my deductible, Progressive wanted me to pay the difference in aftermarket and OEM. Thankfully I found a shop who worked with my insurance and in the end I was able to get OEM for only my $400 deductible. Aftermarket may work just fine, but I just didn't want to chance my rain sensor not working over an extra 50 bucks or so. Last edited by bimmerlvr77; 08-19-2011 at 10:45 PM..
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jlaforn Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (0)	I had mine done a couple of months ago due to pitting from stone chips. I have full glass coverage and it didn't cost me anything. It wasn't an OEM windshield which I was fearful of. But the local shop and tech did a great job and I haven't had any issues like some of the ones I read on this forum. As for the rain sensor, he had to replace that. It's glued to the windshield and was a OEM part. This was on a '06 330xi. -Joe
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08-06-2011, 10:02 PM	#14
Shahaed Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 268 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	Ok, so it was my friend that broke my windshield, and now he doesn't want to pay. Can I file charges?
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08-07-2011, 09:31 AM	#17
WayneDoodle Take Care! 8 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	Four states have waived the deductible for windsheild replacement...no matter the glass. SC, KY, FL, Mass. So, thus its free! If you have comprehensive on your coverage your deductible may only be $50 deductible, regardless of how the glass was broke. __________________ 06 330i \| JB/Grey \| Premium \| Cold Weather \| iDrive \|
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polonus Private 9 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 08 M3 ESS VT2-575; 14 F30 328i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	I just replaced windshield with rain sensor on my 2008 M3 e90. Total cost $240, service done in my garage. I live in Charlotte, NC area and job was done by local independent shop, "Perfection Auto Glass" out of Cherryville, NC
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luv135i Major 60 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: White Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	Safelite here as well with rain sensors, I have no deductible comp so free but the invoice came out to $360. Be sure to check the matte black side windshield moldings. They scratched mine all to hell and didnt tell me but when i called them out they came out the next day and replaced them.
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polonus Private 9 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 08 M3 ESS VT2-575; 14 F30 328i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Windshield replacement video: Last edited by polonus; 04-29-2013 at 01:12 PM..
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06-15-2013, 06:58 PM	#21
rixride Private First Class 36 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 e92 & 2007 328XI e92 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	07 328xi coupe.. $324 w/rain sensor. Safelite.
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06-15-2013, 07:03 PM	#22
Higgs1 Lieutenant 45 Rep 434 Posts Drives: 2020 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (7) Garage List 2020 Tesla Model 3 [0.00]	I had to replace mine twice in 2 month period from getting rocks smashing on the highway. Luckily for me in MA its free. Both times replaced with OEM glass, no issues!
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