New windscreen HELP

[fireman dan]

I have had a guy come and price up a windscreen
Supplied and fitted but he has said I need a surround that's nearly
£200. Is this correct?
Can I not reuse the old one?

Many thanks.

[notorious]

Cost is correct. Maybe even more with VAT. It's backorder from Germany, so 2 weeks to wait.

Old one can be reused no problem.

They always get corroded due to poor painting when manufactured.

[fireman dan]

So as long as the window man is careful taking old one off
It can be reused?


Thanks

[notorious]

Correct.

I would call someone else though as the guy doesn't know what he's doing.

[RanjS8]

I recently had this done by autoglass I believe or auto windscreens....anyway had it done under insurance and only cost 70 pound excess.

I was really impressed....the guy pulled out a tool which allowed him to pull the screen out in one piece....told me it was the company patented tool...(true or false I don't know) ....point is he did a good job without any issues.

I would get a second quote at least

[Sir WIll]

Had mine replaced last week. £75 excess and this was with Admiral insurance. Company was auto glass/ windscreens or something.

Did an excellent job and primed all as required. New screen fitted to a better standard than before and reused all the trims.