OEM Windshield vs Aftermarket windshield

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OEM Windshield vs. Aftermarket Windshield
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Introduction
Windshield Cracks are inevitable and can be
caused due to variety of reasons. No matter what
the cause of cracks is, getting your windshield
repaired or replaced immediately is of utmost
importance. However, in many cases, a windshield
crack is deep enough that it is impossible to
repair it. In this scenario, windshield
replacement has to be performed. Now there are 2
types of windshields available OEM and
aftermarket. Let us know the differences between
the two.
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OEM Windshield

• OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer.
  OEM Windshields are manufactured by the same
  company that provided the original glass of your
  vehicle and therefore it is almost identical to
  the glass that was installed in your vehicle
  when you purchased it.
• When you choose to replace your cracked
  windshield with an OEM windshield, you know
  there will be no compromise on the functionality
  of the vehicle.

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Advantages
Disadvantages

• Meets Quality safety standards set by cars
  original manufacturer
• Certified by the Department of Transportation
• Superior Vision Clarity Exact fit and finish as
  of original car glass

Expensive OEM Windshield R eplacement Cost may
not be covered by some insurance companies
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Aftermarket Windshield
Aftermarket windshields are the ones that have no
affiliation with the original manufacturer and
hence they do not have any obligation to abide
by the specific manufacturer safety
guidelines. These windshields look similar to
the original, but vary in thickness, color and
durability. Also, it does not fit 100 to the
vehicle causing leaks or producing noise while
driving. However, aftermarket windshields are
mostly preferred by the customers because of its
low price and easy availability in local shops.
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Pros
Cons

• More affordable
• Easily available and accessible in the market
• Different options are available, including tints
  which reduces glare
• Most insurance companies cover the cost of
  aftermarket windshield replacement

No safety standards are met Poor fit issues
resulting in leaks Low Quality leading to
reduced visibility
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Which One to Choose?
Considering the durability and high-quality of
OEM Windshields, it is always recommended to go
for OEM Windshield replacement. However, if you
want to go for a cheaper option, Aftermarket
Windshields are an option to go for. There was a
time, when aftermarket windshields enjoyed
favorable responses but with Advanced Driver
Assistance system (ADAS) integrated in high-end
vehicles such as BMW, Mercedes, Honda and Nissan
cars, it is always recommended to use OEM
Windshields.
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CONCLUSION
OEM Windshield or the aftermarket windshield-
which one should you choose? This comes down to
the customers personal choice. There are pros
and cons of both the windshield and hence it
depends on the consumer if he wants to consider
money or quality or safety as an important
factor to base his decision on.
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