Windshield OEM Volkswagen or CARGLASS

OEM Volkswagen Windshield
zerocal
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Rating 5.0

Recently had my windshield replaced due to large crack from rock. 2017 golf R with DAP. I went to the dealer to have it done, but they do have to have a \"window\" company come in as they do not install glass. However, with the OEM front windshield and install I paid $540 otd. I think with the OEM glass and an installer they has done these before, which I did check beforehand, I think that's a pretty good price. No calibration was required as I used OEM glass which contains required guides for DAP install. So far no issues and DAP related features working just as before.

Pros: OEM glass, good price
Cons: no calibration required
Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf
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OEM Volkswagen Windshield
cky3396
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Rating 4.0

got the windshield replaced today at safelite and everything went well...go with VW - its really not much more expensive. ensure that the camera/rain sensor details show up with the glass version. this glass comes equip with the glass-side hardware pre-installed that allows for the interior camera housing and trim to fasten/lock into it.

Pros: glass-side hardware pre-installed
Cons: potential damage
Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf
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OEM Volkswagen Windshield
erick.s
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Rating 3.0

I've driven VWs for a long time now and I've always thought their glass was more susceptible to chips than other brands I've owned. Stone chips/cracks are pretty easy to get in VW glass.

Cons: susceptible to chips
Vehicle: Volkswagen
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OEM Volkswagen Windshield
08VWR32
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Rating 3.0

I've noticed a similar problem with the windshield in my 09 CC. Both the stock windshield and the replacement one (an oem VW replacement) that they put in after my accident have like a rippling effect to them that's noticeable when your looking out towards the passenger's side when making a turn. The ripples go from side to side.

Pros: rippling effect noticeable
Cons: distracting when turning
Vehicle: Volkswagen
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OEM Volkswagen Windshield
cebo0650
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Rating 1.0

Dealer informed me that my windshield was scratched at some point during the transit from Germany to Canada and offered to replace it as soon as they were able to get a new one. About two weeks after taking delivery of the car I brought it back to the dealer for replacement. I was worried and apprehensive they would screw something up, but went ahead because the scratch was quite big, noticeable and right in my field of view on the drivers side. Came back at the end of the day to pick up my car, and my worst fears were realized. Plastic around the mirror was all chewed up from installer trying to pry it apart with a screwdriver I assume. Both the driver and passenger pillar trims were all chewed up from when they were cutting the old windshield out. To top all that off, they put way too much of the sealant on the new window, so when they pressed it in it oozed onto the pillar trims on the inside of the car. Total butchers!!

Cons: plastic chewed up, sealant oozed
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OEM Volkswagen Windshield
BTC_Smurf
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Rating 1.0

Out of nowhere last week, found my car with a big crack on the windshield leaving work for the day. The crack was not there when i parked. Closely inspected the windshield along the crack and no rock chip/pits whatsoever. Crack appeared almost dead center at the bottom edge and worked its way up. When i parked my car at work this morning, the crack had no bulged. But when got back to the car at noon for lunch, the crack had expanded. This in my opinion proves that the windshield was not installed properly and when the steel frame expands, it puts stress on the windshield cracking it. GTI MK7.5, 2500 miles.

Cons: cracked out of nowhere, crack expanded while parked, defective workmanship
Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 4023 km
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OEM Volkswagen Windshield
fjork_duf
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Rating 1.0

I have a distorted windshield on my Golf R. It's right smack in the middle of my view out of the car. It drives me nuts. I already had one replaced under warranty and the second one is the same.

Cons: distorted view, drives nuts
Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf
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OEM Volkswagen Windshield
fjork_duf
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Rating 1.0

I have my distortion in my golf R smack in my field of view. it's bad and super distracting. the bad news is my replacement glass is worse.

Cons: bad, super distracting
Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf
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