Already know what I'm going to ask??? Yep, have a broken windscreen from the trip to the snow! So, what do you all recommend? Just go to the local bloke? Try second hand? Any ideas are very welcome. Can still drive it because it is not the daily and the crack is on the left hand side. About 20cm long and snaking it's way up the windscreen more and more! Didn't like being parked in the car park at the snow! PS - Craig_m: skis fit wonderfully through the little shute from the back seat to the boot!
Hello Bellbird, see if your insurance covers it first, try a Alfa Romeo panel beater or a reputable Windscreen Supplier, best you take your car there to be replaced, as opposed to them coming to your place, always done better at their place where they have all the good tools, Colin.
Does the 156 chute have an internal bag or is it open to the boot? My 164 had a waterproof bag so dirty skis didn't wet the seats.
The Chute (thanks!) is open. Has a plastic lip and flap though. Worked well to protect the seats.
That's like my 2nd favourite feature on the 164. I guess they figured 'these bozos are can afford like $80k on this luxo-barge, I guess they'll be into skiing?'.
Evan , What is your favourite feature, the turning circle :-*
Quote from: Paul Gulliver on August 15, 2012, 09:20:25 AM
Evan , What is your favourite feature, the turning circle :-*
I love a sedan that has a turning circle bigger than a roadtrain,
Quote from: Paul Gulliver on August 15, 2012, 09:20:25 AM
Evan , What is your favourite feature, the turning circle :-*
It's your fault I'm getting off-topic.
A big sedan for a big country. I can't imagine how bad the 164 would be in little villages in Italy.
My
favourite feature was the relay which blew and disabled both airconditioning/ventilation and the electric windows. On a 35+ degree day in heavy traffic.
re the 156 screen, I would check a variety of screen joint as they can differ upto $100, and they also offer a warrenty with installation that the screen will not leak, i have had to un fortunatly get a screen redone because when it rained i got wet feet.
Thanks dehne. Good advice! And to the others - would you blokes stop kissing one another!!!! :o
heh heh that is why I have a sportwagon, over the sedan, more space = ease of putting skis, snowboards etc in in winter, and the surfboards in summer.
I would have thought any of the competent windscreen places, ie. Windscreen O'Brians etc should be able to provide and fit up a new screen. But agree talk to the insurer 1st as it is a normal replacement item covered by the insurer for most comprehensive policies.
I have found o'briens to be expensive, for example a pajero front through them $290 and wait a week, windscreen city $160 nextday. guiletta (82mdl) priced the other day $220 windscreen city. just a ref point
That is a perfectly fair comment to make dehne, down here in Tassie we only have two options, little difference I suspect between the two so hence basis for my comment. Much better if you have decent choices.
And find out what sort of warranty you have against leakages and what type of screen you are getting, Genuine, non Genuine, what brand of screen, etc, Colin.
Gee, all really good points! Do agree re pricing of windscreens. Same thing happened with my comprehensive. It was $400 cheaper than all the rest with Allianz AND I included all the extra fittings on the policy (sunroof, spoiler, Alfa wheels etc)
Re skis and surfboards in chutes - Well, don't think I'll get my Surf Betty through the chute! Might just have to go out an buy a wagon! Yes, they are good work horses for that sort of thing! ;D
Not sure if he covers you're area but you can give Shane a ring on 0418 202 752 .... been doing it for a quite a while ... panel beater in our complex uses him and he has done some pretty good removals and installs for us over the time
Ok, thanks for this Rigi. Will give him a call. If I have to go to him, then good excuse for a drive! (as long as it is on the weekend!)
Just called him. Good price and he can drive out to me!
Col, didn't you recommend that I go to him though????? Issue if of course that I can't drive for a while once it's in.
And ACE, I check if it has a rain sensor by locating the little 'black box' (in case of a crash as well!!!) next to the rear vision mirror.
Another thing I forgot to add, he was MILES and MILES cheaper than anyone else!!! (Like $500 than a big company!) :o
The series 2, 2002-2004 156's had the little rain sensor, that i think was located on the rear vision mirror, and looks at the screen for droplets of water, had a windscreen change in my car about 8 years ago, windscreen mob said they prefer to do it at their shop, because they have all the good gear there, such as trims, clips etc, but they said they could do it at my workplace, for extra, ended up getting it done at their place, did a good job, i only recommend places in Melbourne, my knowledge won't extend to N.S.W., you will have to wait a few hours for silastic to go off, and ask what brand of windscreen, and if it has a quality standard 9001, some don't, Colin.
Ended up getting a genuine windscreen from Rocco's Alfa Wreckers in Sydney. He pointed out a very important point......if I got a normal windscreen, it would be a waste of $$$$$$!!! The genuine one has the ANTENNA in it! (the black strip around the top which I thought was just decoration!) Rocco also taught me about the little signs on the windscreen (two little circles on the base) that show it is genuine.
Pays to go to those "in the know".
Good old Rocco have brought a few things from them over time have always been well priced and a great source of knowledge have learnt a lot of things about the selespeed from him and Andrew.
Although i have never noticed a antenna strip on the windscreen, it would be almost impossible to sell one without an antenna, like you change the windscreen, and then the owner has no radio, will be back after a drive round the block, the series 2 156's, [2002-2004], have a bee sting aerial on top of the roof, near the back window, Andrew and Rocco seem quite on the ball with all things Alfa, thats the impression i got when i dealt with them, Colin.
Your man Riji, Shane, wants to charge me $140 just to install the windscreen (I have one now thanks to
Rocco)
Seems a bit steep to me???????
May have been worthwhile asking Rocco for a 'local' installer and have it done when you bought the windscreen (2nd hand?) from him? Guess you will find someone local to you to install? Not sure if someone travelling to an non suburban area, removing the old screen and installing the replacement one is overcharging at $140. but that's just my opinion as I don't know what the going rate would be ... guess you will be able to let us know how you end up fairing.
Quote from: Bellbird on August 27, 2012, 09:28:51 AM
Your man Riji, Shane, wants to charge me $140 just to install the windscreen (I have one now thanks to
Rocco)
Seems a bit steep to me???????
Jeez, I would have thought that was alright, I'd happily pay that much for a good job. And it would double the value of my car!!
Just thought it was steep cause Rocco said should be about $80. Might give him a call and ask him. Good idea Rigi re a local person. Just feel slack cause organised for Shane to come out and if I cancel the day before, just feel bad. Not a good business woman am I! Not ruthless enough!
As far as i can see, windscreens are so cheap, why would you put a second hand one in?, with all the scratches and sandblasting, the big ticket item will be the labour costs, pulling one out will cost as much as putting one in, if it was me, just get a new one with a warranty, radio antenna strip and a quality standard on the screen to make sure its a good one, buy it from a reputable windscreen dealer, Colin.
hmmm. Good point Colin. Got the windscreen now so lesson learnt.... :(
Hope it is ok.......if not, then I'll just go back to square one and get a new one >:( installed and claim it on insurance as I do have windscreen protection!!!
RiGi - (got it right this time I believe) - the windscreen has worked out well and so has Shane. My daughter took a 'sickie' from school to be there for him to fix it and she was very impressed with him. Says he was very nice and genuine.
I should be paid commissions for all these people I rave about on this site!! ;D