This is only anecdotal but i have owned my mini cooper for 3 years and have chipped the windshield at least 6 times. I have lived with a stuck drivers side window and a windshield stress crack for many years. Miniusa responds to windshield issues motoringfile. The front windshield on my 2002 mini cooper s auto cracked suddenly with a pop while i was driving along the freeway, with no apparent causeno impact site on the crack. Stress cracks due to installation are guaranteed for up to 90 days from the date of purchase. Hello, ive had my mini about 3 months now and ive noticed that my windshield chips so easy. Stress cracks typically start from the edge of the windshield, and they can quickly become quite large.
My neighbors yellow mini 5speed has what sounds like an very similar crack at the base of the windshield on the passenger side. The video is applicable to the 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, mini cooper s. Most chipscracks are from small rocks on the freeway and i have been driving the same route for 20 years. It is the black plastic cover at the base of the windshield. Consumer writes regarding a stress crack that developed on the windshield unrelated to any impact the consumer stated the crack was a straight line, not consistent with an impact which leaves a spider like crack. Genuine mini windshield cowl cover left mini cooper r55 r56 r57 this items is either referred to as the hood cowl cover or windshield cowl cover. This product is made of highquality materials to serve you for years to come.
If youre looking for auto glass for your 2006 mini cooper, we can supply you with all your needs, from windshields to moldings to mounting components. Ive seen a couple stress cracks covered and a whole bunch of denied claims. Our customer service representatives are standing by to provide you with repair quotes for your mini countryman auto glass. My windshield cracked for no reason auto glass repair go glass. Get uptodate mini cooper windshield pricing instantly on our website by visiting our auto glass quote page or by calling 18003447480. In general, if a windshield crack emanates from the edge of the windshield as is common with stress cracks, is in the drivers line of vision, exceeds a certain length, or is contaminated with debris, the crack is not a candidate for repair. Bmw smoothes out fight over mini cooper windshield cracks. The glass was too brittle and couple with the hole at the top of the windshield the glass would split when going over a bump or cornering or anything. In the video, 1a auto shows how to replace a cracked or broken hood cowl. How to stop a windshield crack from spreading glass doctor. This may also occur when a new windshield may have been installed incorrectly. The windshield on my 2002 minicooper s developed two cracks in its windshield.
Stress crack a crack that occurs without anything hitting the windshield, typically due to a large variation in the temperature. Mini cooper ignition, tune up and routine maintenance. Please be assured that we have heard you, and mini is investigating this issue. New genuine windshield post trim left 517272583 for mini cooper fits.
Mini windshield replacement mini windshield repair. A stress crack would be described as a crack starting from the very edge of the windshield going outward. Whether from a stone or a stress fracture, road debris or a vandal with a vendetta, chips and cracks in your windshield need to be addressed. If your minis windshield has only a small crack, we suggest you get in touch with technicians right now so your windshield can be repaired immediately. According to the rep, the problem was due to flex in the apilars. I have about 45 chips and one has now cracked the windshield about 6 so that will have to be replaced. Stress cracks can be caused by vehicles that have had been in prior accidents where frame structure has been altered or compromised. Autoglassonly is the largest automotive glass repair network in the united states and provides full installation on all mini cooper auto glass and windshields that we offer. The second most common problem is related to the vehicles power window 10 problems. Nothing has ever hit my windshield and it cracked at the very top and has now made its way all across one end to the next. These two factors combine, making most stress cracks irreparable. Later i searched on the nam forum and found that many people had posted about this problem. Mini cooper wiper blade windshield best wiper blade.
As soon as we have any information at all, we will report it here. Windshield replacement prices for mini countryman auto. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicles windshield 46 problems. I replaced the windshield in my mini after it cracked. Glass windshield for 2006 mini cooper mini parts direct. The 2006 mini cooper has 9 nhtsa complaints for the visibility. More than one vehicle original equipment, fast shipping, hasslefree returns. And provide full necessary documents and photos for insurance.
Mini cooper questions any recalls on the 2006 mini. While attending the minibimmer fest in limerock, ct, yesterday i spoke with a factory mini rep the ebullient tanya, and was informed that mini has now isolated and solved the pathological and diabolical windshield cracking problem. Minicooper 2002 suffered a stress crack of the windshield that had to be replaced. One situation that might cause stress cracks is when a car becomes overheated from sitting in the sun, and then the air conditioner is turned on high or the car is washed with very cold water. Get a quote for your mini windshield auto glass instantly on our website or call 18003447480 2007 mini cooper auto glass quote. Is a mini cooper more susceptible to chipscracks in the windshield.
Mini cooper replacement auto glass pricing windshield guru. This windshield repair was on a mini cooper windshield, on site at the customers location. Sc acknowledged it was another stress crack, have ordered for replacement windshield. Mini cooper s convertible windshield repair in pflugerville, tx. Autoglassonly is your local source for mini cooper auto glass repair and replacement at an affordable price. If the windshield isnt installed properly, it could be loose, and vibrations could then cause stress fractures. The crack originates in the lowmiddle area of the windshield, goes up about 2 inches, then sneaks to the passenger side about 5 inches. When the new mini cooper came out they had a problem with the windshields splitting right down the middle.
Even the slightest damage to your windshield can affect its structural integrity, so it is important to get it replaced through windshield guru. I was on a mini run with 15 cars last year and 3 of them had stress cracks. You can imagine the stress of bringing a brand new just shy of 2 weeks off. Over 50 years of manufacturing experience contribute to making the mini one of the most reliable cars in the american automobile market.
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Mini specifies the windshield top trim when installing a new front windshield. I dont think i can do anything, but id just thought id ask. Our custom fit sun shield shade will keep your mini cooper or mini cooper s interior cooler and help protect the mini cooper dash and interior from sun damage. Martin ehrlich, one of the plaintiffs, claimed the windshield of his 2005 mini cooper s cracked in march 2008 when he was cleaning it with a squeegee. Im with mini usa, and on their behalf, we want to apologize to those of you who have experienced problems with your windshield. I have had a second stress fracture in my front windshield in.
I believe that this is a stress fracture, and hence a manufacturing defect, and not related to a road hazard or other accident. Would a cracked windshield ever be covered under warranty. As a result, the edges of the windshield are also the weakest and most prone to fractures. Bill, sorry to hear about your minis glass problem. Designed using stateoftheart technology and with customers in mind, this product by genuine. He also is certain the crack was was not caused by anything being kicked up from the road. Lower windshield trim r55 r56 r57 r58 r59 mini cooper and cooper s.
Bosch 1 bosch envision 3 bosch evolution 3 bosch icon 3. The dealer denied the warrenty claim, saying that a rock caused it. Mini cooper wiper blade windshield mini cooper wiper blade windshield 124 of 69 results. The first crack developed after owning the car about 4 months and miniusa would not replace the windshield. See sizechart with your vehicle for customlike fit. To get you an accurate price for your mini cooper windshield, we will consider the size of the glass damage, whether full auto glass replacement or windshield repair is required, and other factors related to your mini cooper s age, model, and associated builtin technologies. It might sound more like a problem of 70s vintage cars, but quite a few mini cooper owners have experienced the loss of windshield molding while driving down the highway.
For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the. When i brought my mini in for a recent power steering recall, i was informed that coolant and oil was. Mini front windscreen replacement and insurance claim we supply and replace front windscreen for any european or japanese car. Windshield mini without rain sensor, without shade. A stress fracture from top of windshield mid way along driver side, down about six inches then turn towards rear view mirror. Mini cooper windshield replacementsummarized information about the mini coopermini websitemini cooper wikipedia pagemin dealer locatormini facebook pagemini on twitter company type. I was traveling on the highway at the recommended speed of 65 mph with more than sufficient space between my car and the car in front of me and a small pebble smaller than the eraser on a pencil hit the top of my windshield and made a small star crack this crack is smaller than the head of a nail. In the event a customers windshield is nicked or chipped after an. Table 1 shows the 6 most common visibility problems. Mobile auto glass repair, windshield replacement, bullseye. Lower windshield trim r55 r56 r57 r58 r59 way motor works. Next, force the specialized resin from the repair kit into the hole to seal the glass, reduce stress on the windshield, and stop cracks from forming.
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