Replacing a Smashed Windscreen - Can I Get a Tinted Windshield / Upgrade?

Subada on 20/11/2021 - 15:56
Last edited 20/11/2021 - 16:17 by 1 other user

Someone caved in my windscreen last night for no apparent reason so I'm getting it replaced.

I'm wondering if there's any opportunity to improve my 2012 Subaru Forester. Most windshield replacement companies don't seem to give any options for windscreens on their website and NSW tinting laws are pretty restrictive but I'd want to get the 75% VLT for the top 10% of the windscreen. Is that just standard or would I need to ask for it?

Also are there any after-market upgrades that would be easier to do before / during windscreen replacement? i.e. Front camera etc.

Just wanting to see if anyone has any suggestions.

Also quotes for the replacement are varying wildly ($550 from O'Brien after a "special" discount vs $200 from a local windscreen repair business both with lifetime guarantee). All the aftermarket windscreens are meant to be to Australian standards but I'm wondering if there's a good reason to go with an expensive big name company?

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  pharkurnell on 20/11/2021 - 16:02

  +2

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  No window tint is permitted on the windscreen except for the uppermost part of the windshield equalling to 10%. .

  Other NSW tinting laws can include: All reflective or mirror-like window tint is not allowed. Any bubbled, damaged, discoloured or deteriorated window tint that impacts the driver's vision is not permitted
  https://www.deansautoglass.com.au/blog/automotive/considerin…

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  spackbace on 20/11/2021 - 16:26

  +1

  Windscreen places don't sell tint, the tint strip has to be done through tint a car etc

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    slacker on 20/11/2021 - 17:10

    Some do. Instant Windscreens do tinting. I can't comment on their tinting but I did have a windscreen replaced by them. No issues with it. No idea what it cost as it was an insurance job.

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  Presence on 20/11/2021 - 16:45

  As far as prices go there's no reason to go for the more expensive companies. Despite being a member RACV is way more exxy than competitors - they prey on loyal old people who don't know better.

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  slacker on 20/11/2021 - 16:52

  +2

  Go with the $200 option. On a 9-10 year old car I would not be spending more than I had to. I've done that in the past and then the car develops some other problem and I end up getting rid of it.

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  AdosHouse on 20/11/2021 - 17:00

  +1

  O'brien are rip off merchants. Their prices are because of all their ads, people think they are the only option and go with them.

  Told by an auto glazier, your standard windshield costs them about $70, granted that was about 7-8 years ago. Modern ones with sensors built in are more.

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  Gros21 on 21/11/2021 - 07:33

  Unless you have sensors or something some like that also some screens have a black etched in border like that. But for a basic screen just do what ever

  Also most insurance company's do a free screen per year.

  I've used it before was simple enough for $200 I dont know if I'd care but but stil