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Windshield OEM Mazda or CARGLASS
I had my ND windshield replaced back in 2019 and they brought a genuine Mazda replacement. Not sure why, as the installer said it was unusual to use OEM. It is an involved process due to all the sensor reconfiguration required. I am not aware of an improved windshield replacement, but FWIW my replacement has been fine since 2019.
Pros: fine since 2019
Vehicle:
Mazda
Best $250 I ever spent on my NA Miata bought in Nevada was a new windshield; makes the convertible experience so much better. Otherwise you can see perfectly in every direction except the one you’re headed toward! Highly recommend.
Pros: better convertible experience
Vehicle:
Mazda
Best $250 I ever spent on my NA Miata bought in Reno was a new windshield; makes the convertible experience so much better. Highly recommend.
Pros: better convertible experience
Vehicle:
Mazda
I will say my chilliest experience last January in the mountains of CO at night tested the defrosting ability of the windshield. I wish it had some extra heater wires because we had to rely on the heated air which made for a very toasty experience inside the car.
Cons: slow defrosting
Vehicle:
Mazda
Example: windshields have to be lighter, so they are thinner. Any little rock will destroy one of our Mazdas windshield.
Cons: thinner, easily destroyed
Vehicle:
Mazda
People have experiences with a garbage windshield installation
https://www.reddit.com/r/CX5/comments/1nj1wb4/windshield_rattle_from_hell/
Cons: garbage windshield installation
Vehicle:
Mazda
Carglass ist halt ein "Hau Ruck Verein" in Fließbandabfertigung und verbaut billige Scheiben. Es gibt auch mehrere Berichte, dass Leute nach Carglass Scheiben Probleme haben was Stabilität betrifft und der nächste Steinschlag wieder folgt.
Cons: billige Scheiben, Stabilitätsprobleme, anfällig für Steinschläge
My CX50 windshield cracked in June, started out a few inches at the top of my windshield but past the point of fixing. In those few months it completely spread to the bottom of the windshield.
Cons: crack spread quickly, past fixing
Vehicle:
Mazda
J\u00e1 cheguei a recorrer \u00e0 Carglass e o p\u00e1ra-brisas que meteram era de qualidade inferior ao original: tinha uma distor\u00e7\u00e3o muito irritante que cansava a vista ao final de cinco minutos.
Cons: qualidade inferior ao original, distor\u00e7\u00e3o irritante
I’m going to need a new windshield soon, that will be my 4th one.
Cons: poor durability, frequent replacement
Vehicle:
Mazda 3
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Which windshield to choose — OEM Mazda or CARGLASS?
If choosing windshield across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare windshield across these categories:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
- Car owners’ choice.
Which windshield are better — CARGLASS or OEM Mazda?
In March 2026 on PartReview, windshield CARGLASS were overall better than OEM Mazda.
- OEM Mazda received a PR Score of 29 out of 100, and CARGLASS scored 55 points.
- OEM Mazda ranked 10 in the overall ranking, and CARGLASS ranked 8.
- The average rating is higher for CARGLASS (3.3) than for OEM Mazda (2.1).
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Windshield CARGLASS have better feature ratings than OEM Mazda:
- Chips/cracks - owners believe, that this property for CARGLASS is better than OEM Mazda.
- Clarity - drivers claim, that this property for CARGLASS is outperforms OEM Mazda.
- Wiper performance - reviews suggest, that this property for OEM Mazda is preferred to CARGLASS.
Which windshield are more popular — OEM Mazda or CARGLASS?
Windshield OEM Mazda and CARGLASS were equally popular according to data in March 2026.
By vote balance, windshield CARGLASS surpassed OEM Mazda:
- For OEM Mazda, the ratio of positive (87) to negative (210) votes is -123 votes.
- For CARGLASS, the ratio of positive (29) to negative (23) votes is 6 votes.
By number of reviews, windshield OEM Mazda surpassed CARGLASS:
- For windshield OEM Mazda there are 96 reviews: 23 positive, 9 neutral, 64 negative.
- For windshield CARGLASS there are 16 reviews: 7 positive, 4 neutral, 5 negative.
Which windshield do car owners prefer — OEM Mazda or CARGLASS?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, windshield OEM Mazda and CARGLASS have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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