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Safelite’s windshield is not tinted nor as thick as the OEM. I’d recommend only use the BMW OEM windshield or you’re devaluing you X5.
Pros: tinted, thick, maintains value
Vehicle:
BMW X5
Got a quote from an independent shop recommended by my detailer, total was around $2600 for parts and labor for ‘24 X5. It was OEM glass directly from BMW. They also calibrated. Job was done perfectly and had no issues.
Pros: done perfectly, no issues
Vehicle:
BMW X5
I have 9800 miles on my 2025, I currently have 1 chip from a small rock that struck the windshield while doing 70 on I-95.
Cons: 1 chip at 9800 miles
Vehicle:
Subaru
Mileage: 15771 km
If you live in an area with rocks sprayed for traction at winter, dont bother (unless the crack impairs our vision). Subaru glass blows.
Cons: poor durability, prone to cracking
My 2025 forester windshield got cracked already with only 3000 miles on it.
Cons: windshield cracked
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
Mileage: 4828 km
I already have a crack in my windshield. Local Safelite quoted me $1200 (500 replace glass + 700 recalibration).
Cons: prone to cracking, expensive replacement
my wife's windshield cracked once and we got it replaced at Safelite. Then that windshield cracked (and is still cracked currently)
Cons: poor durability, frequent breakage
I have all my documents, including photos of the crack going straight across my windshield. Geico only covered $1,000 of my repair leaving me on the hook for the rest. Insurance needs to catch up with how expensive these repairs are!
Cons: prone to cracking, expensive repair
I just saw mine has a crack this month. I had a similar one in 2023 replaced through insurance in Florida
Cons: prone to cracking, frequent breakage
I had a tiny rock hit the windshield which turned into a monster crack that should not have resulted, and so I'm convinced it was a manufacturing defect.
Cons: poor impact resistance, manufacturing defect
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
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