Maverick61

Just for fun, I will tell you to check your policy too

To your question - aftermarket windshields do exist for the A6. I had to get mine replaced due to a stone causing a crack.

My insurance company was going to have them use an aftermarket windshield but I argued for and received an OEM one, which they agreed to given the age of the vehicle. So while I do not have first hand experience with an aftermarket windshield for the A6, they do exist

dwboston

After my recent experience getting the windshield on my 2012 A6 replaced (three times), I can definitely recommend that you not use Safelite.

woodhead

I second this! I'm currently going through the exact same thing. I'm on my 3rd try at replacement from Safelite for a 2012 A6. I am getting OEM glass but the first time they put in the version without the HUD thickness and the 2nd time they messed up the install. 3rd try tomorrow and I'm hoping that's the last time I have to deal with them. Insurance is covering everything but it's still a hassle!

Superfly_A6

So HUD windshields are thicker?

woodhead

I think so, I found this on the forums. the HUD definitely does not work right with the standard windshield. It's distorted, doubled, and dim.

DeerHunter

They are different (thicker where the HUD reflects, IIRC) in order to prevent a ghost image. If you have the HUD, you're stuck with OEM - no way around it.

Superfly_A6

Thanks for the clarification on the HUD windshield. Get this: Audi dealership has 11 different part numbers for windshields for 2014 audi A6.

Aftermarket is 1/2 the price though, so I'm going to go with that. ... I think.

Maverick61

If you go aftermarket, PPG and Pilkington are typically higher end names that make good aftermarket glass

Safelite makes their own glass and I would stay away from them

Mike_L

Price be damned, I'd stick with OEM glass. Thats all thats between you and anything thats flying down the road at lethal speeds. I'd want the best I could get my hands on.

keithl

Honestly $585 is a bargain, my M37S got 3 chips and insurance covered all but my $250 deductible under comprehensive, the windshield was over $900 because is was a sound deadening windshield. After that I lowered my comprehensive to $0 and it just paid off, got 2 scratches in the passenger door each about 3-4 inches long, insurance is covering the reprint, and my rental and the paint job is $1400 and $0 out of my pocket.