Cracked Windshield - Non OEM replacement

[MNBigfoot]

Here it is..

Pretty much like my 2 replacements ($1050). Then my rates went up over "comp claims over $1000". I figured if I ever needed another replacement I'd see if I couldn't somehow get it under $1k. I'm also Progressive.

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[BroncoAdventure]

Pretty much like my 2 replacements ($1050). Then my rates went up over "comp claims over $1000". I figured if I ever needed another replacement I'd see if I couldn't somehow get it under $1k. I'm also Progressive.

Did safelite install your last 2 replacements?

 

[MNBigfoot]

Did safelite install your last 2 replacements?

Well I went through my bodyshop, only to find they subbed it out, I believe that may have been Safelite.

 

[BroncoA512021]

My windshield has a crack and needs to be replaced. My insurance won't pay for an OEM replacement on my '24. For anyone with a non OEM replacement, how are they holding up, any issues? How's the quality? Any noticeable waviness?

It really doesn’t matter. Ford does not mfg its own glass.

 

[BigFootie]

Well I went through my bodyshop, only to find they subbed it out, I believe that may have been Safelite.

They probably subbed it out to an independent. Pretty much standard with most dealers and body shops. Most independents get a large portion of their business from body shops and dealerships.

 

[Motovita]

It really doesn’t matter. Ford does not mfg its own glass.

It can matter to dealers at trade in time, they will usually deduct value for non OEM glass. I suspect that leasing companies might have a similar policy on lease returns.

 

[BroncoA512021]

It can matter to dealers at trade in time, they will usually deduct value for non OEM glass. I suspect that leasing companies might have a similar policy on lease returns.

Never in my 60 years of buying, leasing etc has it ever been an issue.

 

[Motovita]

Never in my 60 years of buying, leasing etc has it ever been an issue.

...that you noticed, anyway.

 

[TrailDamage]

It can matter to dealers at trade in time, they will usually deduct value for non OEM glass. I suspect that leasing companies might have a similar policy on lease returns.

I’ve never had windshields be an issue ever in a long history of vehicle trades and leases. This includes windshield tint, cracked windshields, and especially non-oem. My most recent trade had a cracked windshield and they explicitly told me it’s not considered in the value when I offered to have it replaced before trading it. I carry total OEM glass coverage with my insurance so it’s nothing out of pocket to do either.

 

[Motovita]

I’ve never had windshields be an issue ever in a long history of vehicle trades and leases. This includes windshield tint, cracked windshields, and especially non-oem. My most recent trade had a cracked windshield and they explicitly told me it’s not considered in the value when I offered to have it replaced before trading it. I carry total OEM glass coverage with my insurance so it’s nothing out of pocket to do either.

I just asked google and found that it's mosly with "luxury or sports" vehicles. I had it come up with my Sprinter van, which is certainly neither of those but I suppose the star emblem on the front makes it guilty by association to some.

 

[HotdogThud]

Crisis avoided. Safelite just called and they resubmitted the claiM..
insurance approved OEM.

Awww man, I'm sorry.
Pilkington > OEM by a long shot.

...And safelite will probably screw up the install, to boot

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/safelite-windshield-replacement-leads-to-worse-damage.66505/

Safelite.
Is.
Shit.

 

[Motovita]

My Bronco has Soundguard glass, I don't know if thats even available aftermarket. With my luck I'll probably find out soon enough.

 

[BroncoAdventure]

Awww man, I'm sorry.
Pilkington > OEM by a long shot.

...And safelite will probably screw up the install, to boot

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/safelite-windshield-replacement-leads-to-worse-damage.66505/

Safelite.
Is.
Shit.

Dude that sucks.

That story was the last straw for me. Just placed an order for windshield protection:

https://windshielddefense.com/products/windshield-defense-kit-for-ford-bronco-u725

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