G2 Windshield Hunters

[8.0L>1.8T]

Will a windshield claim affect a Carfax?

IF you're insurance company paid out on a claim, it will show up. IF you simply have it replaced, it will not.

[Fatboy 18]

I have a lead on 16 Gen 2 GTS windscreens made by XYG with the built in antenna, they are located near the southern French German border area. Currently even though I have informed the windscreen supplier chosen by my insurance company that they are there and exist the windscreen company says it is searching their preferred suppliers in the USA! LOL Problem is I would have to take my Van to the Alsace region of France, pick up the screen and secure it so it did not break in transit and take it back to the UK, then now pay customs duty on it too, then find a good fitter to install it.

[dave6666]

windshield carfaxes are a garage princess problem

[Fatboy 18]

My Insurance company preferred windshield supplier is still trying to find a screen from their usual suppliers

[jametemp]

I have a lead on 16 Gen 2 GTS windscreens made by XYG with the built in antenna, they are located near the southern French German border area. Currently even though I have informed the windscreen supplier chosen by my insurance company that they are there and exist the windscreen company says it is searching their preferred suppliers in the USA! LOL Problem is I would have to take my Van to the Alsace region of France, pick up the screen and secure it so it did not break in transit and take it back to the UK, then now pay customs duty on it too, then find a good fitter to install it.

I work for the airlines. Let me know when you are ready to make that trip. Unfortunately mine developed a stress crack on the lower drivers corner. It doesn't affect my sight, but drives me insane when I'm cleaning my car.

[Fatboy 18]

Update: It seems Auto Windscreens UK have managed to find a screen in the USA! They mention something about a blue tint on the top part of the screen? I asked who the manufacture was and the lady on the phone believes its from DODGE! I am waiting for an email with pictures.

[dave6666]

Here are pics of mine. It came from Dodge. If yours does not have similar appearance it may not be a Dodge product.

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[Fatboy 18]

Thanks Dave

[goggles Pizano]

Dave's worth more dead then alive. Not because of life insurance but because of NOS viper parts.

[Fatboy 18]

Update, Still waiting for Windscreen to be Delivered to the UK, Latest estimated time of arrival is Mid November!

[goggles Pizano]

Update, Still waiting for Windscreen to be Delivered to the UK, Latest estimated time of arrival is Mid November!

You will be waiting longer than that. Ship has been seized by Pirates.

[dave6666]

I'm having dinner served on my spare windshield later this evening. Lighting will be provided by an array of my spare headlights.

#FirstWorldProblems

[Fatboy 18]

Still waiting

[Fatboy 18]

Bump, seems the American supplier that Auto windscreens UK deals with is now not giving a estimated lead time despite earlier saying they had found a screen!

So I'm still waiting.

[My98RT10]

Last month I talked to Chuck about this and he also has no lead... so Auto Windscreens UK must be really good in their profession if they have one but Chuck not... but I wish you the best of luck, honestly!

[Fatboy 18]

Latest update
Auto windscreens UK have informed me that the US Supplier had 2 screens delivered and both were cracked! thats before even shipping them to the UK! next "Estimated" date is January 2023 end! I'm now going to go back to my insurance company and tell them their chosen screen company can not supply!

[goggles Pizano]

... I'm now going to go back to my insurance company and tell them their chosen screen company can not supply!

Your car now will be written off. RIP Fatboy 18's Viper. Dubs on the headlights.

[dave6666]

So. What's all this make for what a new uncracked OEM windshield is worth? Asking for your insurance company of course.

[Fatboy 18]

Haha, well here's the latest, the Insurance company have conceded they are having trouble getting the screen, they are going to confirm with me this coming Friday that I can go to France and purchase one of the Chinese XYG screens that I had a lead on months ago. they will then reimburse me and add fitting to the cost. Of course the weather in France is now crap so I wish we could have sorted this out back in August when the screen cracked!

[My98RT10]

Hi Mark,

any update on the "French Connection"?

[Fatboy 18]

Hi Mark,

any update on the "French Connection"?

The GTS Screens are still down in France. Sorry but I don't know about RT/10 Screens.

As for my car, Sadly my insurance company will not pay for shipping of the replacement screen from France, they insist they are waiting for a screen to come from their supplier in the USA. I will not be renewing my insurance with the current company its been over 6 month's now that I have had to wait. they are expecting a screen to be delivered this month but if it turns up and I don't like it I will not have it fitted! Have to say I'm really disappointed in the whole situation. Our cars are becoming hard to keep on the road, there seems to be no interest from Dodge to support our model of cars. Shame.

[goggles Pizano]

There is no money in it for them to make and people would be crying about price.

That is why they just license stuff out like for the cudas, challenger, chargers, 300s, etc. No overhead, just a royality cheque you can say.

[My98RT10]

Thanks for the update!

This situation really makes me feel scary when taking the car for a spin. I am getting more and more cautious when driving which takes away a substantial part of the fun...

[dave6666]

I thought Parts Rack could get these windshields.

[Fatboy 18]

I thought Parts Rack could get these windshields.

They might be able to Dave, but if you have an Insurance company that offers replacement screen cover they will only use their preferred suppliers.