Safelite or dealer installed OE replacement windshield?

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04-26-2016, 01:56 AM

Transporter208

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Safelite or dealer installed OE replacement windshield?

Has anyone had a good experience with Safelite windshield replacement using their glass instead of OE glass? My insurance company will not cover the cost for OE glass through my Audi dealer. They will cover the full cost if I use Safelite glass and their installation.

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04-26-2016, 03:04 AM

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Interestingly enough, Safelite will likely use Audi glass.

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I just had the windshield on my 02S6 replaced and the Safelite guy used genuine Audi windshield. Talk to the Safelite installer.

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04-26-2016, 03:18 AM

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Agree, ask Safelite to use OEM glass. And cover the upcharge insurance will not cover.
From what I have heard OEM glass is the way to go,
Good luck.

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05-04-2016, 09:16 PM

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Safelite repair cracks in the front windshield of three of my cars over the years. One repair they came to my house and did the repair in the garage. When I contacted the local Audi dealership they told me the car would be sent out to another business to replace the front windshield.