On a vehicle direct from the factory, every part comes from the original equipment manufacturer (the OEM), including the auto glass. For auto glass and windshield replacement, you have the choice to select a replacement made by a company that manufactures OEM windshields, such as Pilkington, AP Tech, ULN, PPG, FYG or glass made from non-OEM manufacturers ("aftermarket auto glass"). Both OEM and aftermarket glass must comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, but there are two important OEM benefits:

1. An OEM replacement windshield is produced from original equipment-style tooling. This type of windshield will have the appearance of your car's original windshield and will fit properly in the window frame making noise and leakage problems much less likely.
2. An OEM glass manufacture will partner with automobile manufactures to enhance overall safety, functionality and improved performance. Because of their close working relationship with car makers, OEM windshield manufacturers have a greater knowledge of the engineering demands a vehicle can place on the windshield and their replacement windshields are made using the same quality assurance systems as for new automobiles.

Facts and myths about windshields, auto glass, and auto glass repair.

1. Auto glass directly from the dealer is so much better and is less likely to break. MYTH, all manufactures have to comply with certain safety standards, set by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. A PPG window without a GM logo on it is the exact same identical window and will not provide any extra safety, nor will it have a better chance of not being damaged.
2. My brother in law says that he can get a windshield from a junk yard and do my windshield, he seen it done on a TV show, and it will be just as good as if I pay a professional to do it. MYTH Not using the proper urethane (installation material) could compromise the safety features of your automobile and could put you in harms way, especially during a rollover accident, and or if your air bags were to deploy. Used auto glass even when installed by a professional shop in some instances can be a very risky situation; we highly recommend a brand new contamination free windshield from a known source.
3. I was told by a shop when getting a quote if I get a lower price somewhere else I will get subpar work. MYTH, everyone has different pricing based on what their overhead is. Some shops have higher costs, just because a shop has a lower price does not necessarily mean that you will get low quality. Ask questions and base your decisions on them, ask them what brand urethane (sealant) they use, do they provide a written warranty that is good as long as you own the car, inquire about what brand glass they are using and does the price include moldings unfortunately 90% of online retailers, with the exception of most of the users of FixMyWindshield.com do not quote your online price with moldings that could be applicable so beware of this when getting a glass quote that it includes all applicable parts.
4. Auto glass repairs are like snowflakes there are no 2 exactly alike. True, auto glass repair technology has changed a lot in the past 10 years. So just because you had a windshield repaired before and had what you considered to be a bad experience, technology has come so far. This makes auto glass repair a viable option. Also since no 2 auto glass repairs are alike, they can differ from car to car, and from chip to chip. Auto glass Repair is a great option to save money.

Auto glass repair and windshield replacement Information

Auto glass is very important in your car, without your Auto glass you could end up causing yourself harm. Choose an auto glass replacement company and get your auto glass done so you are not putting you or your loved ones at risk. Auto glass repair and auto glass replacement is very important and all the shops that are members of FixMywindshield.com care about you. So do not go one more day without getting your windshield repaired or replaced.

Auto glass Repair is safe and effective and can help save the environment. So if you care about your safety auto glass repair is a very viable option, much as auto glass repair can help save landfills from windshields being thrown in them. Auto glass repair has come a long way in the last few years making auto glass repair the 1st choice when your auto needs windshield repair or auto glass repair. Auto glass repair is safe so give it a try, with auto glass repair you will save money and the environment, auto glass repair is very viable.

If you have a leased vehicle and you are leasing for several more years, if your lease requires a dealer windshield (which most do not) replace it with a OEM Pilkington or PGW windshield, and save your money because chances are your windshield will get broken again, and you can save your money till you have to do your lease turn back.

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