Do They Use OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Glass?
Many companies use glass that meets only the minimum safety standards. What should be used? OEM glass should be used because the windshield protects up to 60% of the structural integrity of the car. Car manufacturers require OEM glass because it is the highest quality glass and fit, and results in your vehicle meeting the highest possible safety standards for their crash tests. If safety is important to you always demand OEM. Why is low quality glass even used? Because glass companies make more money on it! Insurance companies pay the same amount of money to an auto glass company regardless of the type of glass they use. So, when they use cheaper glass, they have a higher profit margin, but it affects your safety. Why is low quality glass a problem? This low-quality glass will chip more easily than premium glass and does not fit as well, which may require more frequent replacements. (It will also break more easily, which could result in improper deployment of your air bags, a higher ri
