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Originally Posted by Isuvette
Since the crack is in your line of sight your insurance company shouldn't even be offering to have it repaired. Your windshield should be replaced. The cost to replace your windshield and the amount of your comprehensive deductible will dictate who pays for the replacement.
I don't buy the oem vs. aftermarket glass argument. The link the information came from was from a glass company. Of course they are going to tell you OEM is better, they're in business to make money. I have no problem putting aftermarket glass in my 4Runner or my Vette as long as the fit and finish are good.
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Stop a moment and consider this. Why do you suppose automakers use OEM glass? If they could shave a even a few bucks off the cost of every car they sell by using aftermarket glass you know they would jump on it. The reason they don't is that aftermarket glass does not meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) regulations. The auto companies don't care what the glass companies say but they do listen to the Federal regulations however.
If you want to take the chance and think that aftermarket is safe enough to protect you and your family go for it. My family is worth more to me than trying to shave a few bucks off the price of a safety feature on my car.