New Windshields Available! Both OEM and non OEM!

[edhubble]

FINALLY got a part# for VX windshield - local UK Isuzu dealer is quoting me £900 with tax (@$1,400) to supply a new glass - this is without cost of fitting...

PLEASE - can someone give me a clue to the non OEM screens that fit a VX? Or what vehicles carry same windshields?
I could buy this new part and get hit by a rock driving home! Clearly I need to find a more sensible solution.
**please note** I tried US glass providers - they don't ship glass abroad, and clearly shipping is a major factor in price.

There HAS TO BE a screen from another vehicle that fits the Vehicross.

As in my previous posts, any info greatly appreciated...

Ed.

[Mile High VX]

The windshield is unique to the VX according to my local Novus dealer.

Here is the states it's about $275 installed.

Do you have family/friends here in the USA that could buy it, take it and have it packed and shipped to you?

[johnnyapollo]

I PMed you the info regarding my workorder but I'm doubtful that it will be helpful. Good luck!

-- John

[Mile High VX]

Hey if I order an OEM windshield from Isuzu here in the USA it's $935 plus shipping so the price for OEM that you got in the UK is not too bad. It's just here the aftermarket is better so we have more options.

[VX KAT]

Hey if I order an OEM windshield from Isuzu here in the USA it's $935 plus shipping so the price for OEM that you got in the UK is not too bad. It's just here the aftermarket is better so we have more options.

I got quoted around $200 uninstalled. I think my area may be a bit competitive because it's a pretty rural area with many dirt and rocky roads, and rocks are always flying up and breaking them.

A VXer in Canada asked for my help to see if I could get a windshield at our low price and somehow ship it to him. I dealt with "Safelite", a huge windshield firm here. Got quoted about $200 for one, and about $350 for two. I could pick them up at the Safelite place, and then I'd have to work out the packaging and shipping to Canada. I learned not all places will sell you one flat out (without installation), but SafeLite would.

What about this idea....
you'd need somebody in the U.S. to order 2 (to make it worth your while), and then that person would have to find the absolute best packaging techniques, and shipping methods. I realize shipping may be pretty pricey to ship them to you. All in all this may end up being the same cost as the OEM one, plus you have the risk of breakage, but at least you'd have 2.

We know they ship their windshields somehow, probably in a rack. Maybe somebody here could get one built. I'm thinking you could use that expanding foam spray all throughout the box or crate, the glass wouldn't be able to move at all, and the foam is like padding.

Just an idea....

[ALC1717]

Safelite Is The Way To Go Even If You Do Not Have Full Windshield Replacement Insurance. They Have One For The VX With The Shade On Top & They Will Go To Your House To Install It. Great Price. I Have My for Years & Very Satisfied !

[Jayd-S]

Sure you have found a solution by now!
Replying here to give up to date confirmation of windshield availability and pricing.

Safelite Auto Glass is definitely the way to go. They have over 500 locations across the US.
Had mine replaced by Tony at Safelite in Burlington, Washington, just south of the Canadian border. Incredible service.
The part # was FW02125 GBN - with SOLAR Tint.

The windshield is manufactured by FY ( http://www.fuyaogroup.com/ ) Quote - "Fuyao Group is the largest, most advanced manufacturer, and the biggest exporter of the automotive glass in China. Today, FUYAO automotive glass are successfully exported to Asia, America, Australia, EUROPE, including Ukraine and Russia."

The price at Safelite Auto Glass, including fitting, taxes and an owner lifetime warranty on material or labor defects was a whopping $225.63 !!
The actual material cost for the glass was $138.00!

If anyone needs a windshield replaced in northern Washinton State, I highly recommend Tony and Larse at Safelite in Burlington.

NB: One thing I was shocked to learn, that you should NEVER use the windshield sealant that contains silicone, the one that most automotive stores sell! The reason being that once applied and cured, NOTHING will stick to it. In other words, should you ever need to have your windshield replaced, the urathane adhesive/sealant that windshield installers use, will not stick or form a good seal wherever silicone has been applied before. Unless you sand and repaint the windshield frame prior to installing a replacement, you WILL have water leaks!

I hope all of this is helpful!
Jayd-S
aka Geoff
PS. I will also post this in the "Tips" forum.