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Hidden Costs to Watch For in a Windscreen Quote
Images are illustrative onlyIn short: The costs most often left off a headline windscreen quote in Adelaide are ADAS calibration, new mouldings and clips, old-glass disposal, and sometimes a mobile callout fee. Always ask for these to be itemised, because a quote that omits calibration on an ADAS car can jump by $350 to $850 on the day.
Key takeaways
- Calibration is the biggest item that gets left off.
- Mouldings, clips and disposal are small but add up.
- Confirm whether the mobile callout is included.
- Ask for an itemised, all-in quote before booking.
A windscreen quote should be one all-in number, but a headline price is sometimes stripped down to look competitive, with the real costs added later. Here is what to confirm so the figure you are told is the figure you pay.
The costs that get left off
- ADAS calibration: the big one. On a camera car this is $350 to $850, and leaving it off is how a $500 quote becomes $1,200.
- Mouldings and clips: the trim around the glass is often single-use and needs replacing. Small individually, but real.
- Old-glass disposal: broken laminated and tempered glass has a disposal cost.
- Mobile callout: some operators add a fee to come to you; many include it. Ask.
- OEM upgrade: if your insurer requires OEM but the quote assumed aftermarket, the difference lands on you.
The one question that prevents surprises
“Is this the total, all-in price including calibration, mouldings, disposal and callout, or are any of those extra?” A reputable Adelaide fitter answers that clearly and puts it in writing. If the answer is vague, get another quote.
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