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Getting Windshield Replaced

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August 15, 2019, 08:17 PM
08 Cayenne
Getting Windshield Replaced
I’m not an expert even though it’s my car. There are 2 radars in the front and rear bumpers but they are just for short distance detection. Camera in the windshield controls the other items. Also controls auto dimming headlights. Honestly I don’t use a lot of these options. Just came in the package I got. They told me start of change to finish of calibration is 3 to 4 hours.
August 15, 2019, 08:34 PM
bigdeal
You'll have to forgive me. I drive a almost 20 year old Ford truck that has a photocell in the top of the dash to tell the headlights to come on. That's the most high tech feature of the truck. Its also the only automated aspect of the truck. Smile


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August 16, 2019, 04:36 AM
emac
Subaru is the same way... 3rd party certified installer came to my dealer changed the windshield and then the dealer pulled it into the garage to calibrate the eyesight .... $820..... it’s amazing how expensive and complex cars are getting....
August 16, 2019, 08:05 AM
aileron
On a BMW, the HUD (Head Up Display) requires calibration after a windshield replacement.
August 16, 2019, 08:21 AM
chellim1
quote:
it’s amazing how expensive and complex cars are getting....

It really is.
Are those features "neat"? Sure. Necessary? No.
But... it takes very little to 'total' a car these days. All that does is drive up the cost of insurance. Crazy.


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