[XKxRome0ox]

(EDIT - i did find a small impact point
it was located below the windshield wiper blade)

i started searching for f30 windshield crack but get tons of hits and they are almost all the result of a rock hitting the windshield

has anyone seen mention of the windshield cracking without external force exerted on the glass?
maybe from the heat? cold/hot temperature change?

i think the high heat and direct sunlight may be responsible for this




woke up in the morning, car was parked outside a hotel overnight
crack was about 7 inches long

i don't see any rock chips
i didn't hit any bumps or curbs
there's no damage to the hood or roof or any other body panel

later in the day, after leaving the car parked outside longer, the crack is now about 12-13 inches long

taking it to the dealer and going to push it as a manufacturing or installation defect and see if i can get it replaced under warranty

[rak299]

I would be interested in hearing their response. It looks like it started at the bottom, which is a highly unusual place for a strike.

[XKxRome0ox]

Nevermind
I found a small impact point about a quarter inch below the windshield wiper blade
Not going to be covered under warranty

[CalCarNut]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure heat can't cause something like that. OEM glass, especially windshields, are battle tested (heat, cold, etc.). 1st line of defense to a driver...

[XKxRome0ox]

Originally Posted by CalCarNut

Yeah, I'm pretty sure heat can't cause something like that. OEM glass, especially windshields, are battle tested (heat, cold, etc.). 1st line of defense to a driver...

except against the tiniest of pebbles

[CalCarNut]

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

except against the tiniest of pebbles

LOL, true. Most come at you at 35+mph though...

[tuco44]

Not covered under warranty, but you do have glass insurance, don't you?

[XKxRome0ox]

Originally Posted by tuco44

Not covered under warranty, but you do have glass insurance, don't you?

i have comprehensive coverage with $500 deductible ..
dealer quote, charging FIVE hours of labor, is $2047
glass replacement companies through my insurance $710 with BMW original parts, only about $50 cheaper if using aftermarket glass

just paying cash to a glass replacement guy (referred to me by a bodyshop i use) is about $300ish for aftermarket, around $600 with BMW parts

i may just pay out of pocket and go aftermarket as that will cost less than the $500 deductible