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Just had mine replaced through the dealership. I could've used safelight, but I didn't want to chance any issues with the HUD, etc.
Pros: avoided HUD issues
Vehicle:
BMW X5
I had to replace my X3 M40i and opted for the OEM windshield to ensure none of the above is compromised. It’s also the most visible and most used while driving so I personally wouldn’t cut corners for this.
Pros: ensures proper function, no compromise
Vehicle:
BMW X3
KIA/Hyndai windshields are hot garbage. You should try to add glass coverage on your insurance. I have a $50 deductible on mine and safelite replaced it with an aftermarket windshield that won’t crack. Plus my HUD still works on my SX Prestige
Pros: HUD still works
Cons: windshields are hot garbage
Personally, I think the Kia windshields are on the thinner side. I have over 40K on my Carnival and no cracks whatsoever.
Pros: no cracks after 40K
Cons: windshields thinner side
Vehicle:
Kia Carnival
Mileage: 64374 km
Same thing happened with my forte
Cons: cracked easily
Vehicle:
Kia
I have a 2023 Sportage SX and got a rock chip within the first month of owning it. Just got another one last month. Both while driving on the interstate. My husband was driving for the second one and didn't even know a rock had hit it, that's how small the rock had to have been. I had 3 Mazda 3's before this and never had any rock chips during those 7 years driving the same roads. I definitely think its the windshield.
Cons: rock chip within month, chips from small rocks
Vehicle:
Kia Sportage
I purchased a certified pre-owned 18 Optima in 2020, and maybe months later, a little crack started out of nowhere right at the start of the top of the windshield. Over time, it spread all the way to the bottom in two different directions.
Cons: crack started out of nowhere, crack spread
Vehicle:
Kia Optima
Had ours crack in the same week and those Kia windshields are not cheap
Cons: cracked quickly, expensive
My 23 Sportage windshield cracked from the tiniest pebble hitting it. The pebble sound was barely audible. Meanwhile boulders have rained on my 2016 Flex and it’s never left a mark, let alone a crack. The windshield quality on Kia’s are crap.
Cons: cracked from tiny pebble, poor quality
Vehicle:
Kia Sportage
Mines cracked on me within 6 months.... rock smacked it from a stupid truck with after market tires... Not even 24hrs later, whole line through the windshield. One time some large construction vehicle on the opposite side of the road fling something at my shield. It was really weird, my lady was with me, and she was also confused how it happened. it left a scratch on the glass, thankfully it never turned into nothing more.
Cons: cracked within 6 months, cracked quickly
Vehicle:
Kia Sportage
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