Rear passenger glass replacement, insurance or DIY?

[mattylondon]

My rear passenger window has cracked. Mindless vandalism by some tw@t, today between 5pm and 7pm, they also tried the rear window as I can a see the impact and scratch line. There's also an impact on the side glass so a key or screwdriver was used. Few pics but a dirty car and it's dark now. As it's double glazed only the outside has cracked so it's still weather tight. I don't mind doing the job myself so I know it's done right. What are all your thoughts? Straight insurance claim? I last had a side window replaced on an A4 and they completely messed up the job that the glass would drop into the door

[paulrstaylor]

I suspect that took some force!

I have a new genuine OSR window (swb) in it’s box in my garage, open to offers if it is of use. That said, if you have glass cover I’d be tempted to just call auto glass?

[mattylondon]

Originally Posted by paulrstaylor

I suspect that took some force!

Yeah, I must have really angered a neighbour

Insurance excess is £95

If I don't replace immediately, is there a chance the whole glass may go pop while driving and shatter?

[paulrstaylor]

Think you will be fine and secure, unless your neighbor finds a bigger hammer!

Two possible issues, if you wind the window down it may damage the outer rubber seal and I suspect it wont pass an MOT - but not sure if side windows are a testable item!?

[mattylondon]

Originally Posted by paulrstaylor

Think you will be fine and secure, unless your neighbor finds a bigger hammer!

Two possible issues, if you wind the window down it may damage the outer rubber seal and I suspect it wont pass an MOT - but not sure if side windows are a testable item!?

Thanks mate

RE your glass... I shall let you know if I do the replacement myself.

[tc4332]

Feeling for you Matt.
I think we need a National Shoot Vandals week.