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OEM Volkswagen › Windshield

zerocal 5 Aug 2018, 18:36

Rating 5.0

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Recently had my windshield replaced due to large crack from rock. 2017 golf R with DAP. I went to the dealer to have it done, but they do have to have a \"window\" company come in as they do not install glass. However, with the OEM front windshield and install I paid $540 otd. I think with the OEM glass and an installer they has done these before, which I did check beforehand, I think that's a pretty good price. No calibration was required as I used OEM glass which contains required guides for DAP install. So far no issues and DAP related features working just as before.

Pros: OEM glass, good price

Cons: no calibration required

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf

OEM Mazda › Windshield

RightYouAreKen 3 Aug 2018, 19:16

Rating 4.0

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No VW experience, but did have to replace the windshield on a 2016 Mazda 6 with all of the driver aids/cameras/sensors...same as the Golf R w/ DAP. I went with a local Novus guy who had good reviews. He's an owner/operator and did a great job. My insurance paid for an OEM windshield since the car was less than 18 months old.

Pros: OEM windshield, great job

Vehicle: Mazda 6

OEM Subaru › Windshield

finklejag 13 May 2018, 19:40

Rating 5.0

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My 2018 Outback needed a new windshield already and Subaru says to use only Subaru OEM glass because it's made for the EyeSight cameras. They say it needs re-calibration also.

Pros: OEM glass made for cameras

Cons: needs re-calibration

Vehicle: Subaru Outback

Pilkington › Windshield

craigalangibson 7 May 2018, 11:53

Rating 5.0

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The glass I chose was Pilkington. Don\u2019t use Safelite unless they offer Sekurit or Pilkington. There is a difference in quality. I know Pilkington uses a laminate that reduces sound. They also had an option for a tint strip at the top but didn\u2019t choose it. I had Safelite glass on my 04.5 Jetta GLI which I replaced with an OEM VW windshield and noticed an immediate reduction in wind and road noise and it is much more resistant to rock chips.

Pros: reduces sound, resistant to chips

Vehicle: Volkswagen Jetta

OEM Volkswagen › Windshield

dequardo 1 Apr 2018, 12:55

Rating 3.0

Yep. Was especially noticeable on my 15 GTI. Less so on later models but all have it to some degree.

Cons: especially noticeable

Vehicle: Volkswagen

OEM KIA › Windshield

gb13k 22 Apr 2023, 21:14

Rating 1.0

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Same thing happened on my 2023 Soul. Now the issue is waiting for a windshield. The 2022 is slightly different and 2023 windshields just don’t seem to exist. It’s been awhile and safelite can’t seem to get Kia to send one.

Cons: cracked easily, difficult to replace

Vehicle: Kia Soul

OEM KIA › Windshield

ostbn 22 Apr 2023, 19:57

Rating 1.0

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I had this happen on a previous Forte I had. A rock hit the black area (where the glass is glued) and the crack went across the whole glass. When rocks hit the black area it will almost always cause this type of damage because that part of the car holds a lot of structural weight for the car (vs say the middle of the glass). The glass safelite used was the actual oem glass so it made little difference.

Cons: cracked easily, structural weakness

Vehicle: Kia

OEM KIA › Windshield

gremlinsnatcher 22 Apr 2023, 18:44

Rating 1.0

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I’m not sure if a rock hit it or what happened. I didn’t hear it or see it but I noticed the crack coming from the bottom driver side corner while driving. It has spread pretty quickly up into my line of sight and over to the passengers line of sight. I read online that there has been some issues with the glass used on the 2023 kias.

Cons: cracked quickly, spread quickly

Vehicle: Kia

OEM BMW › Windshield

V1agra 31 Mar 2023, 02:46

Rating 1.0

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My BMW X5 windshield broke on the way home from the dealership. These windshields, or the construction of the car and the pressure on the glass is a huge problem. Folks all over the internet with the same issues.

Cons: prone to breaking, quality issue

Vehicle: BMW X5

Carlex › Windshield

JoeGoats 24 Mar 2023, 15:01

Rating 1.0

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Unfortunately this is par for the Gen 6 Outback and other Subarus. I'm on my 2nd windshield in 2 years never had one crack on me before in 25 years. Many in this sub are on their 3rd or 4th windshields in under 2 years. The Carlex OEM glass is absolute shit and is known to spontaneous crack. Those cracks don't stay small either they expand rapidly.

Cons: poor quality, spontaneous cracking, cracks expand rapidly

Vehicle: Subaru Outback