I noticed that Autoglass say on their website that they can replace scratched windscreens. I know about chip and crack repairs and replacements but I didn't think scratches classed as serious enough.

I've got numerous scratches from the previous owners usage that follow the swipe direction of the wipers. On the passenger side, they are bad enough to mean that the wipers I fitted new in April, miss a bit of rain when sweeping. On the drivers side, no adverse effect like that but they are glaringly obvious in sunlight.

Anyone ever replaced a windscreen based on scratches? I was wondering if it was worth asking Autoglass to take a look. Maybe the scratches will make defrosting even worse come winter time. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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Be careful you don't get a stone throw up from the road and crack it.  Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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.22 air rifle type chip, a quick talk with the local teenagers should yield a volunteer... 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

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Oops I dropped a brick whilst moving some we had ordered. In a bizarre twist it only hit the windscreen and missed the paintwork altogether. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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BIG CHIPS IN WALES ( no skinnney fries here )
Had mine replaced on a previous freelander as it was still under warranty insisted like for like heated screen direct from local landrover dealer, they fitted it ( autoglass) never a problem, blxxxy windscreen cover went up next renewal though £45 to £100 still cheaper than dealer price fo screen (£400+ from memory) plus fitting ..!!!
and they use auto glass !!!

 Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

The Doctor wrote:

I noticed that Autoglass say on their website that they can replace scratched windscreens. I know about chip and crack repairs and replacements but I didn't think scratches classed as serious enough.

I've got numerous scratches from the previous owners usage that follow the swipe direction of the wipers. On the passenger side, they are bad enough to mean that the wipers I fitted new in April, miss a bit of rain when sweeping. On the drivers side, no adverse effect like that but they are glaringly obvious in sunlight.

Anyone ever replaced a windscreen based on scratches? I was wondering if it was worth asking Autoglass to take a look. Maybe the scratches will make defrosting even worse come winter time.

Oh I'd never actually see that through and I think the other guys comments are in jest. I have picked up some minor chips during ownership but I believe these are too small to repair looking at their guidelines. If I did call them out to assess any chips, they can assess the entire windscreen then. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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The Doctor wrote:

Oh I'd never actually see that through and I think the other guys comments are in jest. I have picked up some minor chips during ownership but I believe these are too small to repair looking at their guidelines. If I did call them out to assess any chips, they can assess the entire windscreen then.

In my case it did come from local dealer (spoke to them and was told autoglass were on their way round to collect )

anyway Interesting to see how they put them in these days , millimeter perfect , one man job, done in a unit to keep dry and warm.
2 cups coffee and a bacon sarny over the road in local cafe job done .

can,t say if it ever leaked, traded it in 4 weeks later when it needed a service ..!!!  Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

Glassman wrote:

........Also, replacing the windscreen does not guarantee a genuine, 'OE' replacement windscreen. It will more than likely be an aftermarket 'copy' which is not as good as an original (car) manufacturer branded product.

Tue, but stick to your guns and hold out for an OE one if that's what you have fitted at present. I did.

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic18704.html? Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

It's all very well being prepared to stick to your guns, but the policyholder will get what the policyholder has accepted when the insurance was proposed, ie, before inception. Most will state aftermarket glass. Admiral will pay for genuine parts for cars up to three years-old but more and more insurers will charge a supplement for it.

Contentious issue, and one which I have researched expansively.

Mine was replaced by Autoglass roughly 6 years ago been back twice as the heated elements failed. They were not happy the last time as it was outside their current garauntee period.
Good job I kept the original receipt that states that it is garunteed for as long as l keep the car  Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner

Don't know where you are located but came across this on Ebay and remembered this thread.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-FREEL...Sw37tV9KGE

Seems a good price if it's as described.

Don't think it will fit the OP's car Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis