New windshield

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by kw600, May 30, 2013.

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  1. May 30, 2013 #1
    kw600

    kw600 Road Train Member

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    Is it normal that a dealership ask owner to not be present at the time of a windshield change? Sounds fishy. They have a 3rd party guy they call and changes it. First it was he doesnt work well under pressure than the whole noone can be around because of insurance thing.
     
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  3. May 30, 2013 #2
    SHO-TYME

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    If it's in the shop, maybe, if it's outside, it's because they don't want you to know that they are paying the guy $50 labor to change the windshield while they charge you $500.
     
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  4. May 30, 2013 #3
    kw600

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    Its in the dealership yard; paying paying less than $500 for it all. still would like to watch it get taken out and a new one put in
     
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  5. May 30, 2013 #4
    Blind Driver

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    Then watch him do it or walk away.

    A windshield company will come to you at any truck stop. That's why they are called a mobile service :biggrin_25522:

    The stealership is only going to mark up the price and put it on their invoice. Call a nationwide glass company. Their warranty is good nationwide ;)

    What kind of truck? If it's flat glass, anything over $150 is a ripoff.
     
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  7. May 30, 2013 #5
    kw600

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    We cant watch, the dealership doesnt let us..did you read my post lol? 165$ for windshield 2013 truck
     
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    Blind Driver

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    Windshield guy is going to steal your dirty pannies, but he'll replace them with his dirty pannies.

    Enjoy the new fragrance :biggrin_25523:
     
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  9. May 30, 2013 #7
    kw600

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    Ive always wanted new panties! If he says they arent his ill just show him the video from inside the cab:biggrin_25520:
     
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  10. May 30, 2013 #8
    BrianE

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    Sometimes the customer is the expert and starts instructing the professional. That's probably the reasoning. The job just takes longer to do in cases like that and it becomes a pita.
     
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    Crossroads

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    Something smells rotten in Denmark. I have watched winshield guys b4.
     
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  12. May 31, 2013 #10
    kw600

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    Turned out great
     
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