Home and Auto Replacement Windshield...OEM or Aftermarket? - Page 2

**petegz28** · 06-08-2015, 05:50 PM

Okay, so I'm about to go on the 4th windshield (including the one that came with it) on my 2011 Maxima.

The 1st was hit by a rock, you could easily tell something hit it hard. Fair enough.

The 2nd, installed by Safelight, just sorta seem to crack one day on the passenger side, starting under the trim, about mid-glass

The 3rd, again installed by Safelight, just sorta seemed to crack in a similar spot though there was a chip out of it so again, it appeared to get hit but....

So now, again, looks like something hit the windshield and I have an ever-growing crack which, you guessed it, is in a similar spot to the previous 2.

So I am done with Safelight to say the least. The dealer quoted me $360 + tax on an aftermarket which is a pretty decent price. Or they said an OEM is going to run around $600+ labor+ tax. I have a $500 deductible.

I've researched and it seems the OEM glass is much better but if I am just having rotten luck, I'd hate to pay $500 only to replace it again in 2 years, unless it's legitimately hit hard by something of course. It just seems the aftermarket glass can't take the wear and tear or isn't fitting right or both.

What say you all???

eDave · 06-08-2015, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

In AZ, they pay YOU to replace your windshield as long as you fill the claim through your insurance. It's ****ing awesome.

Can't tell you how many times I've had a chip fixed while getting gas.

**DaFace** · 06-08-2015, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

im with state farm too....i don't think i have glass coverage other than chips which they'll fix for free

Ask your agent about it. It may be different in different states, but I bet there's an option.

**petegz28** · 06-08-2015, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

Ask your agent about it. It may be different in different states, but I bet there's an option.

i will but regardless i think im going with oem. the more i redad the more i see there really is a significant difference

**Buzz** · 06-08-2015, 07:14 PM

There is a little place I think off Merriam Drive? Outer road, hole in the wall mom and pop type shop. Cheapest I found close to work, had my sons replaced there, also a gal I work with had hers replaced on a newer Ford SUV. The problem you may run into with cheap glass is it may be wavy.

**petegz28** · 06-08-2015, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzz

There is a little place I think off Merriam Drive? Outer road, hole in the wall mom and pop type shop. Cheapest I found close to work, had my sons replaced there, also a gal I work with had hers replaced on a newer Ford SUV. The problem you may run into with cheap glass is it may be wavy.

and it's thinner, noisier and only has to have 80% retention instead of 100%

**OnTheWarpath15** · 06-08-2015, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Usually if chips are free the deductible is smaller than the usual deductible.

Most times when they have no glass policy the chips are $50 iirc

We're with State Farm and pay $50 for chips or $100 for replacement.

Not sure why anyone would have a chip fixed with that coverage...

**Buzz** · 06-08-2015, 07:23 PM

I see I'm late to the party but after I recommended the girl I work with go there, I paid a little attention to the windshield and really didn't see any problems. She just bought the car about 3 months ago.

**Buzz** · 06-08-2015, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

and it's thinner, noisier and only has to have 80% retention instead of 100%

Save a couple hundred and not know the difference? your call...

FlaChief58 · 06-08-2015, 08:06 PM

If you have full coverage in Fl, they replace it for free . My advice is, move to Florida

**SAUTO** · 06-08-2015, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

We're with State Farm and pay $50 for chips or $100 for replacement.

Not sure why anyone would have a chip fixed with that coverage...

That's for sure. Just get a windshield at that point.

L.A. Chieffan · 06-09-2015, 12:23 AM

Are you guys driving through meteor showers? I replace my windshield like every ten years maybe

**petegz28** · 06-09-2015, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

Are you guys driving through meteor showers? I replace my windshield like every ten years maybe

Yeah, I've never had to replace a windshield in a car outside of one that I got into a wreck with. What I've been told is the newer windshields are being made less durable to make them lighter thus increasing MPG standards

**srvy** · 06-09-2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Yeah, I've never had to replace a windshield in a car outside of one that I got into a wreck with. What I've been told is the newer windshields are being made less durable to make them lighter thus increasing MPG standards

Your riding peoples asses aren't? Back off bud my work truck drives a lot of gravel roads and slings a lot of shit.

InChiefsHeaven · 06-09-2015, 09:25 AM

I just paid 190.00 out of pocket for my 2004 Concorde, which has a football field for a windshield. It's after market, but between my kids, me and the wife, I've had to replace probably about 5 windshields in the last 10 years or so. Never had a problem with after market stuff, and it's a crap ton cheaper.

TEX · 06-09-2015, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

I just paid 190.00 out of pocket for my 2004 Concorde, which has a football field for a windshield. It's after market, but between my kids, me and the wife, I've had to replace probably about 5 windshields in the last 10 years or so. Never had a problem with after market stuff, and it's a crap ton cheaper.

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06-08-2015, 05:50 PM
petegz28 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Olathe, Ks Casino cash: $2784127	Replacement Windshield...OEM or Aftermarket? Okay, so I'm about to go on the 4th windshield (including the one that came with it) on my 2011 Maxima. The 1st was hit by a rock, you could easily tell something hit it hard. Fair enough. The 2nd, installed by Safelight, just sorta seem to crack one day on the passenger side, starting under the trim, about mid-glass The 3rd, again installed by Safelight, just sorta seemed to crack in a similar spot though there was a chip out of it so again, it appeared to get hit but.... So now, again, looks like something hit the windshield and I have an ever-growing crack which, you guessed it, is in a similar spot to the previous 2. So I am done with Safelight to say the least. The dealer quoted me $360 + tax on an aftermarket which is a pretty decent price. Or they said an OEM is going to run around $600+ labor+ tax. I have a $500 deductible. I've researched and it seems the OEM glass is much better but if I am just having rotten luck, I'd hate to pay $500 only to replace it again in 2 years, unless it's legitimately hit hard by something of course. It just seems the aftermarket glass can't take the wear and tear or isn't fitting right or both. What say you all???
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06-08-2015, 07:14 PM	#19
Buzz I like Pie! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In my garage Casino cash: $10016623	There is a little place I think off Merriam Drive? Outer road, hole in the wall mom and pop type shop. Cheapest I found close to work, had my sons replaced there, also a gal I work with had hers replaced on a newer Ford SUV. The problem you may run into with cheap glass is it may be wavy.
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06-08-2015, 07:23 PM	#22
Buzz I like Pie! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In my garage Casino cash: $10016623	I see I'm late to the party but after I recommended the girl I work with go there, I paid a little attention to the windshield and really didn't see any problems. She just bought the car about 3 months ago.
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06-08-2015, 08:06 PM	#24
FlaChief58 SuperChiefs Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Casino cash: $2249822	If you have full coverage in Fl, they replace it for free . My advice is, move to Florida
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06-09-2015, 12:23 AM	#26
L.A. Chieffan PLAY GOOD FOOTBALL Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: American Gardens Building Casino cash: $4048654	Are you guys driving through meteor showers? I replace my windshield like every ten years maybe
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06-09-2015, 09:25 AM	#29
InChiefsHeaven Rockin' yer FACE OFF! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Casino cash: $3864937	I just paid 190.00 out of pocket for my 2004 Concorde, which has a football field for a windshield. It's after market, but between my kids, me and the wife, I've had to replace probably about 5 windshields in the last 10 years or so. Never had a problem with after market stuff, and it's a crap ton cheaper. __________________ We have a million reasons for failure, but not one excuse... Die Donks, DIE!! Holy Crap fellas!!! We did it!!! THREE TIMES!!!
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