If you’re searching for best windshield glass brands, you’ve probably got a chipped or cracked windshield. Finding quality replacement windshields is important not only for your safety, but also for maintaining the value of the vehicle. This post will help you understand what windshield glass is available and what works best. Many times in Arizona windshield replacement will be covered with no deducible through vehicle insurance policies that have full comprehensive coverage.
Windshield Manufacturers: Dealer, OEM, and Aftermarket
In Arizona, T&S Auto Glass is your high quality choice for windshield replacement. Whereas, in China the popular third party aftermarket installers include Brightpower, Dongguan, and ShiyanHuachao. It should be noted that America and Europe make third party aftermarket windshields, but in China and other countries in the far East, they are OEM.
Dealer
When it comes to dealer windshields, they are basically the same as an OEM windshield, with one main difference; the windshield has the dealer symbol emblazoned on it. For instance, if a person acquires their windshield from a Honda dealership, the windshield would have Honda located on the bottom corner. This occurs with all dealers.
Companies Providing Dealer Windshields
The companies that offer OEM windshields also offer the dealer windshields, with the top three manufacturers again being PPG, AP Tech, and Pikington. The only difference is the manufactureapplies the dealer name or logo to the windshield.
Manufacturers
The windshield (a.k.a. windscreen) is a significant element of a vehicle. When it gets damaged, it not only lowers the appearance, but the operation and safety of the vehicle. While a windshield is replaceable, there are various windshield manufacturers available to choose from. Also, each manufacturer may offer a different type of windshield for the same vehicles. These type of parts are known as aftermarket and OEM windshields.
In addition, there are situations where Chinese-made glass is just stamped with the name of an American company, this is because the American company placed an order with a Chinese manufacturer and not due to being a Chinese ‘imitation’. The OEM vendor is unable to participate in these type of practices due to the risk of losing the ‘approved vendor’ status, and breaking contracts.
OEM
There are several major OEM windshield brands, including Carlite, Saint-Gobain Sekurit (SGS), PPG, Pilkinton, AP Tech, and Mopar.
An OEM windshield include those installed by the manufacturer and produced specifically for the vehicle model type. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part could change between years as cost reduction is achieved by the manufacturer. An OEM windshield is going to have the exact same moldings and attachments as the original part, due to being the identical product with the same part number. For this reason, an OEM windshield is easily changed with the part from the same manufacturer. Obviously an OEM windshield is going to have the same standards as the original.
Companies Providing OEM Windshields
When it comes to OEM windshield production, there are many popular companies, including PPG, AP Tech, and Pilkington. These are long trusted companies within the auto industry for supplying windshields. Individuals looking to replace their OEM windshield can obtain one straight from the brand supplier.
Aftermarket
An aftermarket windshield is purchased at a company which is not affiliated with the dealer and does not carry OEM. For instance, Safelite is the leading aftermarket windshield carrier in the U.S. The windshields are offered at affordable prices, and do not have dealer stamps. However, they may not have the same standards as a dealer or OEM windshield.
Which Windshield to Choose?
It can become frustrating to locate the perfect option for a windshield replacement, as there are three main options available. The following should be considered by the car owner:
Safety: Dealer and OEM windshields are designed and produced to specifically fit the vehicle. This ensures the windshield provides a tight fit and upholds the safety standards. In addition, OEM parts pass government regulations, just as the original did.
Quality: When it comes to quality, aftermarket windshields may not provide the quality standards of OEM or dealer windshields.
Price: An aftermarket windshield tends to be less expensive, but OEM and dealer windshields provide better quality and safety standards.
It is typically recommended by auto glass professionals to go with an OEM replacement or dealer windshield replacement for the safety and quality they provide.
Phoenix Best Windshield Replacement Service
If you’re looking for the best windshield glass, installed with the best service, T&S Auto Glass is your choice for anywhere in the Phoenix Valley. We offer mobile windshield replacement in all of the cities in the Phoenix Valley including Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Tempe, and more. Every windshield replacement technician is trained and equipped to provide exceptional windshield replacement services using top quality windshield glass. When your car needs a new windshield trust the best and call T&S.
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