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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
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
I finally went aftermarket for the battery and windshield replacement that last time and they did seem like upgrades. If you're having issues, don't go back to OEM replacements given that they're garbage.
Pros: aftermarket upgrades
Cons: oem replacements garbage
Vehicle:
Subaru
Mileage: 30000 km
The windshield cracked on its own on mine. No impact just cracked...
Cons: windshield cracked on its own
Vehicle:
Subaru
Mileage: 4000 km
Owned my 2025 Outback for 6 months. 9K miles. 3 chips already repaired by safelite
Cons: chips easily, frequent repairs
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Mileage: 9000 km
I’m going to need a new windshield soon, that will be my 4th one.
Cons: poor durability, frequent replacement
Vehicle:
Mazda 3
I had a scratch on the windshield a few weeks in, then realized I’d have the same issue as I did in my previous Mazda: poor glass quality that scratches even with the windshield wipers.
Cons: poor glass quality, scratches easily
Vehicle:
Mazda
We have had to replace our 2017 legacy 2 times and the first time they used a 3rd party windshield and it would not calibrate. They had me call SoA and I was told that they have to use OEM windshields.
Pros: OEM windshield calibrated
Cons: 3rd party not calibrate
Vehicle:
Subaru Legacy
Mazda windshields are extremely soft, they scratch and crack easily.
Cons: extremely soft, scratch and crack easily
Vehicle:
Mazda
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