So im driving on a two lane road the other day, and a semi blows past me going the opposite way and as it was passing me a rock went dead smack into my windshield making a nasty circular crack about the size of a golf ball.... so my insurance is replacing my windshield for free with no deductible, and i talked to the guys at the auto-glass company and they use Pilkington auto glass..... ive never heard of that brand? is it good, reliable, and for those who have had windshields replaced have u had any trouble at all with water or air leaks, im worried.....

 

i'd rather they replace with with oem toyota laminated glass windshield. i don't now how much of a reputation you can find on auto glass companies, but i'd just rather stick with stuff manufactuered to toyota's specifications than some after-market unknown company.

 

true!!

 

yeah i feel the same way.... i looked up pilkington on google and they seem to be a pretty big auto glass manufacturer..... and my insurance co. (allstate) chose the company to replace the glass, so what should i do

 

thing is with windsheilds esp you gotta get it from a reliable source.. i mean hell if that rock had gone thru your windsheild and it you it could have killed you

 

Dont you have glas insurance? If so, they usually get it done for you at your local glass shop and charge you like 10-20 dollars.

 

ive always wondered that myself, what if its not the OEM, can you MAKE them get the OEM instead of whatever glass they want to get?

 

Make sure they use OEM parts at the shop. If they dont, tell them you either want the OEM part for a higher cost (b/c insurance covers it), or tell them you will take it elsewhere where they DO use oem parts.

 

^^^^^^^ good point

 

yeah, my insurance is replacing it for free, so ill try to get a toyota factory glass... anyone else had their windshield replaced?

 

I had mine replaced last summer, but I was able to choose the shop. OEM was more than aftermarket, but cost only $50 to replace. I've heard horror stories from aftermarket glass. I'd suggest OEM.

 

always use OEM glass... pay extra if insurance doesnt cover it because it is worth it.

 

yeah, im definitely gonna look for oem toyota glass