Thread: Buying D2 questions about windscreen, window seal

Update!
Someone snaffled the D2 before me! Fair enough!
I feel that with your combined advice I can be much more prepared for the next opportunity.
Thanks guys.

I'll keep searchin'.

We had O'B do a windscreen, but I took it to their depot to ensure their QC was applied closely (and I watched from afar!). The only thing they got wrong was the size of the scrivets holding the trim on. They did it without removing the snorkel, too, without bending things out of shape.

Satisfactory job - screen OK and leakproof.

Pete

Yes, YBBG is a chinese manufacturer of automotive glass. The actual company that produces YBBG is Foshan Apex Autoglass Co., headquartered in Hong Kong but manufactured in China. Their glass is sold as a cheaper alternative to OEM. Their glass meets safety standards such as Department of Transport standards in US which deals with safety issues like how the glass reacts to force, whether the optical quality is uniform across the pane etc, but that doesn't mean its manufactured to fit perfectly. Having been involved in automotive manufacturing here and in Asia all I can tell you is that if its cheaper at point of sale, its usually because the production process was lower cost with things like quality control often being compromised. As they say, Caveat Emptor - Let the Buyer Beware.

Originally Posted by dolphinberserk

Update!
Someone snaffled the D2 before me! Fair enough!
I feel that with your combined advice I can be much more prepared for the next opportunity.
Thanks guys.

I'll keep searchin'.

Mate the right one will come along, I would probably keep away from car yards and try and get a good one privately . Car yards aquire them cheap so the can make a good profit. The statutory warranty isn't really worth much. Also with High mileage then it is void too.
Check out a few and Drive them.

Originally Posted by It'sNotWorthComplaining!

Mate the right one will come along, I would probably keep away from car yards and try and get a good one privately . Car yards aquire them cheap so the can make a good profit. The statutory warranty isn't really worth much. Also with High mileage then it is void too.
Check out a few and Drive them.

+1

And look for a vehicle with a regular service history from a Land Rover Specialist.

That's the best way I know of keeping the odds on your side as far as getting a reliable good vehicle.

They are out there... you just need to drive enough to know what is good and what is sus... know exactly what you want and keep on looking.

Good luck