Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 10:53:15 -0000 From: "GG" <dt97gdnonopsamail.com> Subject: Re: phew, MOT passed
Got the screen from 'Economy Windscreens Specialists' Based in London (near Oval tube) their no: 0207 820 0343. It was £85 for a brand new screen and fitting for a classic 900. Otherwise... http://www.saabtrader.co.uk/featured/parts_southwestsaab.htm based in Bristol quoted me £60+VAT for a second hand screen and fitting (if thats nearer your neck of the woods). I was told by lots of people it's a b**ch of a job to do yourself but watching it done it didn't seem too hard - you can pick-up a second hand screen for £30 and fit yourself if you're feeling brave. Good luck. GG. "Jez" <jl.webnopsamorld.com> wrote in message news:qQsda.1335$a82.805nopsamfep1-gui.server.ntli.net... > Hi, I've a similar crack in my windscreen and my MOT due in a couple of > weeks - where did you get it replaced for £85? > > Cheers, > > Jez > > "GG" <dt97gdnonopsamail.com> wrote in message > news:b54odh$3mm$1nopsamg3.svr.pol.co.uk... > > took my 900i with the mot failing steering rack (too leaky apparently) for > a > > second opinion to another test center and they passed me!! > > > > OK it wasn't that simple, I originally went to the other place because > they > > agreed not to fail me on a very large bullet hole type crack just outside > > the viewable area (quoted £150 for new screen and fitting), but then > failed > > me on the power steering rack (£300 od to fix).... so I take it to the > next > > place and they cant believe the screen was passed, agreed if I fix it from > > their point of view the rack was not a failure, they even gave me the > number > > of a cheap glass replacement specialist, got a new screen on saturday from > > him £85 for new screen and fitting! > > > > So with the screen and some minor repairs fixed (1 replacement tyre, an > > indicator buld and an exhaust hole patched) I returned this morning and > > passed. Only bummer is I obviously had to spend £39 again on the MOT, has > > anyone ever tried appealing? I'm reluctant to 'cos I dont want anyone to > > find more probs.. I'm just happy I dont need a new rack, for now.... > > > > Cheers GG. > > > > > > > >