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..took it in yesterday morning and as soon as they looked at it they agreed it was defective and would be replaced. So booked in for Friday am. More hassle and time off work (surely should have been checked first!) but at least they are holding their hands up and sorting it without any debate. Just hope they make a good job of the replacement!! Glass is to my eyes very slightly lighter than original (no aftermarket tints), though otherwise identical (vin window; shading at rear view etc) so will go with the replacement pilkington they will be fitting. Though will be asking for VIN rather than reg no and see what they say. Can only hope this all goes smoothly and then off to get pair of new front tyres......anyone know best place to get RE070s ? Had thought windscreen replacement would be a straightforward business with end result that car would be just as it was before an evil Audi A6 threw stones at it. Perhaps I should just be grateful the stone didn't hit the bodywork!

Thanks...I am planning to pop in tomorrow morning and get them to take a look. Just wanting to try and get my facts right before speaking with them and if it is to be replaced, that the glass is definitely the right stuff!

First post and looking for words of wisdom from anyone who knows about windscreen/glass matters.... ...just picked up the car (06 sti spec D) from autoglass after having the windscreen replaced following a brief meeting with a large stone thrown up by a car last Wednesday. Attempted repair but opted to go for replacement as crack still visible. Anyway on drive home noticed: (i) windscreen appears slightly lighter than before - difficult to be sure. However glass is different brand (Pilkington 43R-00070 E17 fitted compared with Tempalex 43R-00020 E6 in side glass). Didn't think to check details on original windscreen before fitting and anyway, have no ideas what these numbers mean.... (ii) a very noticeable horizontal optical defect (i.e. a visible 'ripple') in the glass on the drier's side, about one third up from the bottom and about 7-8 inches long. (iii) spec D has the vin etched in all glass, autoglass have etched the reg no rather than vin on the new windscreen? Anyone able to tell me what the spec of the OEM spec D windscreen is (i.e. is the pilkington correct) and whether defects like the one described are acceptable (i.e. whether I like it or not they may refuse to rectify it as it si within tolerance). Also, likely to be any problem (insurance / future sale etc...) with the etching differing across all windows. Any advice much appreciated!! best