WHAT TO DO IF WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT IS THE ONLY OPTION
Not All Windshields Can Be Repaired
Here are Tips if You Must Replace
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You have the right to request a windshield made by the original glass supplier (ask for "OEM" or Original Equipment Manufacturer)
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Ask your technician if they are Certified by the National Glass Association
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Be sure that your windshield is installed with a urethane adhesive that meets the original standards of the manufacturer.
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Make sure that the vehicle isn't driven until the urethane cures.
Windshield Installation a Life or Death Matter
This news report is a few years old, but the message is is as important today as it was back then. Eleven million windows are replaced each year — with many mistakes that lead to fatal consequences. An ABC NEWS investigative report, originally aired Friday February 25, 2000