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Car glass: Buy new or used?


Car glass: Buy new or used?
The windshield, mirrors, and other glasses on a motor vehicle not only protect you from dirt, dust and debris, but they allow you to see outside and safely drive your car. In other words, car glasses are extremely important. So, what do you do when one or more of them get damaged? You get the glass changed of course! But when you start your research, plenty of options pop up. Do you go with the OEM new glass, the brand-new aftermarket one, or look for used glass? You have to choose the best one, based on your budget and car’s condition. Keep reading, as we decide the best automotive glass you should install in your vehicle.

Reasons to Buy OEM Glass and not Aftermarket?

When you begin your research to buy glass you have two major options: OEM and Aftermarket. If you have ever bought parts for your vehicle, you would know that genuine parts are called ‘OEM’. On the other hand, auto parts that are made by other manufacturers for your particular car are called aftermarket. So, which one is best? Should you buy cheaper aftermarket parts or spend money on more expensive OEM parts? Well, any mechanic or car enthusiast will tell you that OEM is the best option by far. We figured you would want to know why that is the case, so here are a few reasons to buy OEM glass rather than aftermarket.

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