"Benzo Convert" > wrote in message
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> I'm driving almost 30 years and never cracked a windshield..
>
> I drove down to south NJ for a meeting and came out an hour later only
> to find a three-legged spider crack coming from the lower driver side
> of the windshield. I freaked out.. Called the cops. Thought I had been
> vandalized.. I guess a chip on the drive down 287S waited until the
> car sat in the sun for a while then gave in. One of the cracks was like
> 12"... Very traumatic for this spoiled little bitch..
>
> Dealer says it's $1,200, $500 deductible through Geico.. so I poke out
> $1,200 and get back $700... sucks... takes 2 days.. one just to settle
> and stress test.. Dealer claims it will be better than factory new..
> I'm thinking leaks galore..
>
> Anyone have any experience with BMW windshields? Replacement leaks?
> This is my first time. Be gentle.. ;-)
>
> Oh.. and Tony C. at Prestige BMW in Ramsey is the BEST!!! This guy is
> hands down the BEST Service Manager I've ever worked with.. and there's
> been many..
>
> Peace..
>

it's a cracked screen which could happen to ANY vehicle...............