Genuine Windscreen Vs After Market Windscreen Hyundai

OzyBe on 29/01/2018 - 17:13
Last edited 29/01/2018 - 17:14

Hi All,

Have a Hyundai SUV and need to replace the Windscreen.

It will be covered by insurance, so should I get a genuine or aftermarket?

There is a price difference of about $700.

The Windscreen people I have spoken to say aftermarket is just as good, but in saying that, most of them don't do the genuine screens, so how would they know?

Also I have read there are 2 types of non genuine Windscreens - OEM (which are supposed to be virtually identical to the original), as well as aftermarket (which may be made by another company altogether). [as well as genuine, which I would interpret as having the car manufacturers brand stamped on it].

If I was paying myself, would not be able to afford anything but the aftermarket, but considering it will be paid for me, would like to stick with the best quality, especially considering I have gotten 8 years out of it, and during that time is has deflected numerous rocks kicked up from the road.

Please way in with your opinions/experiences……

Automotive

Comments

  • El Grande on 29/01/2018 - 17:18
    +2

    If you are not paying for it get the more expensive one.

  • JimB on 29/01/2018 - 17:20

    Guniune is much better, but it's unlikely your insurance will allow you to select geniune where an aftermarket option that meets Australian Standards is available.

  • steff on 29/01/2018 - 17:39
    +5

    you're not paying - why are you even asking this question?

    • OzyBe on 29/01/2018 - 18:04

      I am asking as there seems to be little fact on the subject, and plenty of opinion.

      If the insurance company say to go for a cheaper screen, it would be good to know if there is any reason to push for the genuine one.

      I know the car manufacturers say their genuine parts are better, but again, what would you expect them to say especially when they are charging exorbitant prices.

      A windscreen shop I was talking to, said that they once ordered a genuine screen directly from the car dealer, and when opening it, found it was identical to the ones they were selling. Would want to hope that wasn't a true account.

      • steff on 29/01/2018 - 18:15

        The insurance company cant force you to go for the 'cheaper option' unless there is a valid reason (like there are no genuine parts being manufactured anymore for example).

        Always go for the genuine one where possible, for your own piece of mind. You're paying the insurance company their premium and you are entitled to have a genuine windscreen. End of story

      • Halo375 on 29/01/2018 - 18:31

        For most car manufacturer’s I would assume that they wouldn’t make many parts themselves but rather contract specialist suppliers to build them something to their specifications. Safety glass work is pretty specialised - I doubt that any car manufacturer would make their own when they could simply buy from the market.

        I would agree with the generalist comment that “genuine” or manufacturer approved would likely be a superior product but unfortunately you won’t be able to tell with a windshield until something hits the damn thing!

  • spackbace on 29/01/2018 - 18:12

    There will be bias from either side - They're selling a product, there's bias.

    Find out on the ETA for a genuine screen then make your mind up… I've seen some cars that needed glass direct from Japan etc, not good if you really want it done asap

  • jelko on 29/01/2018 - 19:05

    What year is your car?

  • mskeggs on 29/01/2018 - 19:19

    I got a windscreen last year for the first time in decades. The independent glass guy said the genuine part and OEM were equivalent in quality but the oem was cheaper, or he had a budget option.
    I got the oem and am happy.
    I wouldn’t seek to drive up everyone’s premiums by needlessly spending extra, but the most self interested option in your case would be the genuine part, I guess.

  • [Deactivated] on 29/01/2018 - 19:25

    They bother meet a mandated standard and the cheaper one will not change value of car.

    • Euphemistic on 29/01/2018 - 20:54

      This. Both manufactured to relevant standard. There is a good chance they even come out of the same factory but in a different box.

      OEM can be a rort, you pay a big premium for a brand name on the label with no advantage in product quality.

  • Godric on 29/01/2018 - 20:35

    Some aftermarket windscreens won't have features from a genuine windscreen, like the windscreen odometer/sensors etc

    • [Deactivated] on 29/01/2018 - 23:54

      he has a Hyundai not a BMW.

  • dcuksuop on 30/01/2018 - 00:42

    doesn't geniune = oem?

    • djdwyer on 30/01/2018 - 09:11

      Yes OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer.

  • djdwyer on 30/01/2018 - 09:19

    I don't think Hyundai manufacture windscreens. Another company makes them for Hyundai. Will the insurance company allow you to have an aftermarket windscreen fitted? Would it be cheaper to not go through insurance and get the aftermarket one?

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