I like Pilkington so much more than Fuyao. I requested Pilkington last time I got my windshield replaced.
Pros: like Pilkington
Cons: dislike Fuyao
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Also make sure you tell the insurance company that you need OEM because of the HUD.
Pros: compatible with HUD
Vehicle:
Audi SQ7
Two years ago I had a Mercedes GLC windshield replaced, had a similar crack. I paid a $100 deductible and my insurance paid for the rest at Safelite. It is an OEM windshield. I’m from Los Angeles.
Pros: OEM windshield installed, insurance covered
I called a local 3rd party shop and had them order the glass from BMW and then they installed in when it arrived from Germany about 2 weeks later. Saved me about $1500 vs. BMW of Austin asking $3200 installed (HUD, Driver Assist Camera, etc) including recalibration. Was ~$1700 all-in for OE glass and recal of the driver aides and HUD. Could have gotten it about $600 cheaper with 3rd party glass, but have heard horror stories about how cheap glass can mess up visibility of the HUD so stuck with OE BMW glass.
Pros: OE glass quality, good HUD visibility
Cons: cheap glass messes up HUD
Vehicle:
BMW
I've also had 3 windshields on the car and am about to file a claim for a 4th due to an irreparable chip growing into a huge spiderweb over the last 9 months.
Pros: replaced windshields
Cons: windshield chips easily
Two days into owning my 2025 my wife noticed a small crack on the INSIDE of my new Forester. Fast forward two months I take the car on my first longer road trip. First day of the trip I catch a rock to the middle of the windshield and have a pretty bad chip.
Cons: crack on inside, bad chip
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
I currently have a chip in my 25 forester, chipped at ~8k miles. Been waiting for the OEM windshield for a little over a month now and will be about another month before it’s estimated to arrive at the shop. Frustrating process
Cons: chip at 8k miles, long wait
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
Mileage: 12875 km
My original windshield had to be replaced and I got third party glass and even that one chipped right away. Other vehicles I’ve owned and driven on the same roads never have any issues so far.
Cons: chips easily, cracks easily
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
I owned my 2015 Forester for 10 years and had two windshield replacements. Replaced by Safelite but pricey because of the EyeSight stuff.
Cons: two replacements, pricey
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
I have a 25 sport and chipped mine like a month into ownership, and like you said i didn’t think it was the hardest hit I’d heard.
Cons: chipped easily, low impact
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
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