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Amsterdam, the world-famous Dutch capital, is known for its historic buildings, versatility, melting pot of cultures and, of course, flat-Amsterdam expressions from "krupsies moake" and "didn't pee but still wet" to "meijers, honderd miel and honderd ruggen". The city of the Jordaan, the Amstel Quarter, lively brown pubs and the Eastern Docklands. But also a city that has been decisive in Dutch history and often had to take the lead in important situations.
At the same time, Amsterdam is also the site of numerous burglaries. In homes and in cars. It may happen that you need a car window replacement in Amsterdam. This point is also addressed on this page which is entirely dedicated to the beautiful Amsterdam, also known as Mokum.
Driving around the city of Amsterdam is something we strongly advise against. Firstly because large parts of the city are not accessible by car, secondly because there are better alternatives than the car. Public transport in the capital is well organized. Given the small distance between the most popular destinations, walking is also a very good option.
Top destinations in Amsterdam include the Anne Frank House (reservations are recommended due to the crowds), the Red Light District, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, de Nieuwe Kerk (check in advance which exhibitions are on), the Museumplein, the Waterloo Square and of course the many canals that give Amsterdam its characteristic look. You can also choose to visit the Arena; be it for a visit to the 'roodwitten' (Ajax), be it for a visit to one of the many other matches or concerts that are held here.
The Arena is easily accessible by public transport. It's also easy to get to the Arena by car; you can easily follow the signs via the A2 and A9.
Are you going to Amsterdam and do you want to make sure you can park your car easily and cheaply? Then let's stay with the Arena (also known as Johan Cruyff Arena). At the Arena, cheap P+R deals are offered. Often you can park your car for as little as one euro a day and you can immediately use the public transport that will take you to the heart of the city. Perfect, but please note. These bargains only apply on days when there are no soccer matches or concerts in the Ziggodome. At those times the parking facilities are needed for your own needs.
There are more than enough parking garages and facilities in the Amsterdam area when you can't use the Arena parking. Duckduckgo is happy to help you out.
Although most parking facilities have camera surveillance or are covered/enclosed, you may notice parking damage when you return to your car. Parking damage can happen in many ways; a car may have hit your car, a door may have been opened and hit your car, something may have fallen over and hit your car, or someone may have intentionally damaged your car. It can also happen that a burglary attempt was made.
If it is a case of vandalism or burglary, contact the police and local manager immediately. If it is other parking damage, take pictures of the damage on site so you can forward them to your insurance company. Reporting to the local supervisor is desirable, as they can then take action if necessary.
There are several ways your car window can be damaged while parking in Amsterdam. Some common causes of car window damage:
When it comes to the windscreen, there are several possible situations. Not every tear or crack in the windscreen requires a windscreen replacement in Amsterdam. On the contrary, you can often continue driving with a damaged windscreen. When it comes to a chip with a diameter of at least 20 millimetres or a branched crack when they are in the driver's field of vision, your car will be rejected by the MOT. If the damage is so extensive that you can no longer see properly, the car may no longer be used on the public roads. Since you are not allowed to drive with these, replacing the car window on site is the best option.
When it comes to window damage to the side window, it needs to be replaced in almost all cases. The side window is made of tempered glass, which disintegrates in the event of window damage. If it is the rear window, the question is whether it is tempered or laminated glass. Some models have a laminated rear window that does have the potential for a chip or crack. A tempered rear window breaks down into thousands of pieces, just like the side window.
Having your car window replaced in Amsterdam is much easier than most people think. We always replace car windows on location, no matter where you are. Car window replacement in Almere is just as easy as car window replacement in Utrecht, or car window replacement in the Hague area. It doesn't matter if you are at NEMO, have the car at the Arena or on the driveway of your house. We will make sure that a new car window is fitted and you can use your car again.
The replacement of a car window in Amsterdam is often postponed for fear of high costs. This is indeed the case when you choose the dealer, who only installs car windows with an exclusive character. This is not the case with us. We use after market car windows. These are made in the same factories and meet the same requirements as the dealer car windows, but have no brand logo, making the price much lower.
All our car windows are installed by certified fitting partners. Want to know more about our service or how much it will cost to replace your car window on site in Amsterdam? Please contact us; we are happy to help you personally.
