Original or Aftermarket windshield

[Robs JL]

Driving on the highway a small rock cracked my windshield and it quickly spread. Now I need to replace the windshield but need advice whether to go original glass or aftermarket. Original is $500 installed while the aftermarket is $375 installed. Is there a difference between the 2 other than the little jeep on the corner of the original.

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[TJ2018]

Is the aftermarket option 'acoustic glass'? Any other difference between them that the installer can tell you about?

All else being equal I wouldn't think a little jeep in the corner would justify a $125 premium. But me being who I am would choose OEM for the negligible price difference. (No one ever accused me of being smart )

 

[Robs JL]

Is the aftermarket option 'acoustic glass'? Any other difference between them that the installer can tell you about?

All else being equal I wouldn't think a little jeep in the corner would justify a $125 premium. But me being who I am would choose OEM for the negligible price difference. (No one ever accused me of being smart )

yeah it's acoustic. My gut says go OEM but my head says aftermarket.

 

[TJ2018]

yeah it's acoustic. My gut says go OEM but my head says aftermarket.

Always go with your gut! Then again I'm not paying for it so that's easy for me to say

 

[Robs JL]

Always go with your gut! Then again I'm not paying for it so that's easy for me to say

I went with my gut plus worked the guy down so there was only $100 difference.

 

[JJJEEEEEEPPP]

just curious, doesnt insurance covers windshields ?
I got 2 replaced with insurance in 1 year LOL

 

[Robs JL]

just curious, doesnt insurance covers windshields ?
I got 2 replaced with insurance in 1 year LOL

My deductible is $500. Got the window for less than that.

 

[JLJeepGuy513]

My deductible is $500. Got the window for less than that.

You might want to call them up to make sure the deductible applies....In Florida, i believe you can have it replaced 2 times a year without paying a deductible. I've had many replaced on different vehicles without ever paying a dime. Sometimes the replacement was for a tiny little chip. Its considered a safety hazard and thats why it doesn't apply here in Florida

 

[Happos2]

Just had to replace mine a few months ago. Paid $350 for OEM glass installed (note I am in Indiana and not California - cheap Midwest has at least 1 benefit). I had USAA and they only cover chip repairs. Would have used my deductible for full windshield replacement which wasn't worth it.

 

[Robs JL]

Just had to replace mine a few months ago. Paid $350 for OEM glass installed (note I am in Indiana and not California - cheap Midwest has at least 1 benefit). I had USAA and they only cover chip repairs. Would have used my deductible for full windshield replacement which wasn't worth it.

Wow $350....if it was that cheap in cali I would stock at least 5...LOL....out here cheapest I found was $475 installed. Aftermarket was $375 installed.

 

[Chubrocker]

Went with aftermarket and added my own sticker. Windshield is fine

 

[Robs JL]

Just had to replace mine a few months ago. Paid $350 for OEM glass installed (note I am in Indiana and not California - cheap Midwest has at least 1 benefit). I had USAA and they only cover chip repairs. Would have used my deductible for full windshield replacement which wasn't worth it.

Installer just left but my new window has a heated sensor in the windshield but my old one didn't. What's the new sensor for and why aren't windows available without them.

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