On our site has repeatedly raised the topic of automotive safety. We talked about the lighting system, the wipers, the tires. And if all this motorists in one degree or another pay attention, then nobody remembers the glass until the moment when the review does not start to suffer. As a rule, good glasses are installed from the factory, which require replacement only because of cracks and large chips.
But what should the spoiled element be replaced with? At first glance, there are no differences between products from different manufacturers, and the price is different at times. The reason is simple – the glass is different in quality, durability and strength. Cheap models after some time may turn yellow due to the use of low-quality glue, covered with many scratches from the wiper blades. And these are just minor problems, because a poor-quality glass during an accident can simply break not into small pieces, but into large pointed splinters that can cost you your life. In this article we have selected for you the best manufacturers of windshields, whose products will please for many years and will not harm in case of an accident.
The best manufacturers of windshield budget class
We start with companies that produce the most expensive automotive glass. The average cost of models is 4.5-5.5 thousand rubles. The quality of this very “dancing” – There are both companies for which there are absolutely no complaints about the products, and manufacturers, which, if possible, should be avoided.
4 Glass lux
More than 150 brands of cars can use the windshields of this manufacturer. Among the huge range of products there are even for cars such as Ferrari and Aston Martin. Talking about the presence of glass for cars produced in Russia or Chinese models does not make sense – they are. “Any glass on any car” – just such a motto is the key principle of the company.
In addition to an outstanding range and affordable prices (this is especially noticeable for luxury car brands), manufactured products have one of the best characteristics and can be supplemented with various elements (protective film, heating, darkening of the upper part of the glass, etc.). In the reviews, the owners say excellent value for money. Among the shortcomings should be noted the lack of warranty when installing the windshield by third-party experts.
3 Xyg
XYG fully confirms stereotypes about products manufactured in China. At first glance, there are no complaints – the percentage of defects is low, there are no obvious chips, cracks and irregularities. Also, there is no lens effect and inconsistency with the passport dimensions than many more cheaper glasses sin. But the quality in the long run is disappointing. The glass is soft, and therefore quickly rubbed with wiper blades.
But despite these shortcomings, about 68% of the glasses in the domestic market are XYG. This is due to a very large assortment and the lowest price in the class.
Advantages:
- High prevalence
- Low prices
Disadvantages:
- Quickly erased and scratched
- Moldings, mirror attachments and a rain sensor are rare
2 Starglass
The only European company in this category shows itself perfectly. First of all, attention is drawn to a huge list of cars to which StarGlass creates glass. Spaniards in cooperation with Russian glass factories (Chernyatinsky glass factory, Klitsovsky factory KIZTA, “Steklophara”) supply parts to the conveyors of Toyota, Mitsubishi, Ford, Jeep, Nissan, Subaru, Lexus and many others. Do not forget about domestic cars – at the WHA there are also very high-quality frontal, side and rear windows. In general, product reviews are quite good – durability raises some questions, but products are relatively cheap.
Advantages:
- Large selection of glasses
- There are models for domestic cars
- Relatively low cost
1 Fyg
FYG is a whole group of companies, founded in 1987 in China. The group specializes in the production of not only automotive glass, but also technical mirrors, as well as glass used in construction. Unlike compatriots-competitors, FYG products are of very good quality. Over time, the glass does not turn yellow, the percentage of marriage is relatively low. It is also worth noting that the glass comes with already glued moldings, mirror mounts, rain sensors, heating and other elements inherent in a particular car model.
The glasses of this manufacturer are installed from the factory on cars BMW, Volvo, Ford, Audi and some others. Available in the assortment of the manufacturer of glass and for a long time out of production cars.
Advantages:
- Excellent glass quality
- Availability of all necessary “special stages”
The best manufacturers of windshields of the middle class
Windshields of middle class will suit the vast majority of cars and their owners. The workmanship is excellent, and all the necessary elements (moldings, fixtures for rain sensors and mirrors) are already installed from the factory. The products of these manufacturers are installed on the appropriate cars – for example, Audi, Chrysler and many others. Of course, there are also models for machines that have long been discontinued. The average price is only slightly higher than in the previous class – about 5.5-6.5 thousand.
4 SAT
The affordability and quality made the products of the domestic brand the most popular goods on the Russian market. Manufacturer SibAutoTrade implements automotive glass for a huge number of cars, both domestic and foreign cars (Lexus, Toyota, Mitsubishi, and others).
Windshields of this company has qualitative advantages over the original products for Chinese and Russian cars – it is in this budget niche that the company leads the aggressive saturation of the market. Competition has always been on hand to the consumer, which is confirmed by the feedback from car owners who did not refuse the best offer and opted for SAT glasses.
3 Benson
This Chinese company uses modern equipment from Canada, USA, Italy and Japan. World fame came to the manufacturer from the Middle Kingdom pretty quickly – high quality products and reasonable prices could not go unnoticed in the market. The brand competes on equal terms with European companies for the production of hardened and laminated (triplex) windshields, producing products that fully comply with European standards. This is confirmed by the existing certificates of quality and evaluation of independent expert organizations, as well as product representation in 50 countries around the world, including Russia.
Excellent product characteristics are confirmed by the fact that the brand has large contracts with automobile plants for the supply of windshields for picking. This list includes such foreign cars as Toyota, Alfa Romeo, Acura, Audi and others.Numerous feedback from product owners Benson, note the modernity of the products (there are models with integrated heating, an external protective film, etc.) and better glass transparency, which does not distort the view.
2 NordGlass
NordGlass – Polish manufacturer who produces excellent quality glass. They do not reach the “original” quite a bit, but for the average user this will be enough for them. Defective glass practically does not go on sale. Already from the factory on the glass are installed all the necessary moldings, attachments for the rain sensor and the rear-view mirror. The only nuance is that most of the products are made not in Poland, but in China. Although quality control is still excellent.
Advantages:
- Relatively large selection of glasses for used cars
- Best price middle class
1 Guardian
Guardian is a world leader in the manufacture of automotive glass, float glass and glass insulation materials. A key feature of the product is the magnetism deposition from SunGuard. It gives the glass additional mechanical and chemical resistance, and also slightly better protects it from sunlight. And the specific tint that appears at the same time is used by automotive designers to create a unique look. Of course, the glass of this company with chips, irregularities, “lenses” and the more cracks you will not find. There are all the necessary fixtures.
Advantages:
- The range has glasses for 240 brands and models of cars
- Excellent workmanship
- The presence of special spraying
Top premium windshield manufacturers
Representatives of the middle class can also provide safety and excellent visibility. So why then need premium glass manufacturers? For example, to ensure maximum acoustic comfort and safety. If all previous companies produced mostly familiar triplex (glass consisting of two layers of glass with glue between them), then the heroes of the latter category are engaged in the production of laminated glasses with enhanced strength characteristics.
4 Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW)
The company has been manufacturing automotive glass for over 70 years, being one of the largest players in the world market. The American manufacturer manufactures high-quality products for installation in different brands of cars. The range of the company is also huge, as well as the market of cars. Windshields are traditionally available in two types: “Triplex” and the usual quenching.
The company is also represented in Russia – here you can order autoglass for such foreign cars as Lexus, Mercedes Benz, BMW and many others. PGW glass from the Chinese brand can be distinguished with the naked eye. In the reviews, owners who have chosen a high quality product consider the purchase a successful acquisition and do not regret the money spent.
3 Sekurit saint-gobain
The French company Sekurit Saint-Gobain, according to accumulated experience, will easily plug almost any modern company with a belt, because its history begins in … 1665, when King Louis XIV founded it. Since then, much water has flowed under the bridge, but the company continues to create glasses of excellent quality. It is also worth noting that the company is considered the inventor of one of the methods of hardening. Today, the company has 5 research centers and 38 production lines worldwide. Products are supplied to premium class conveyors – Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen.
Advantages:
- Vast experience in production
- Excellent quality control
- The use of innovative technologies.
2 Asahi Glass Company (AGC)
This Japanese company was founded in 1900. More than a century of experience and the famous Japanese attention to detail make AGC glasses one of the best in the world. Already from the factory their products are installed on such well-known brands like Honda, Nissan, BMW, Toyota, etc.Currently, the company has about 350 subsidiaries worldwide. In particular, AGC opened the line at the Borsky glass factory, which means there is glass for domestic cars: UAZ, GAZ, VAZ, PAZ.
What is even more pleasant, while meeting all domestic and international quality standards, the cost of products is relatively low.
Advantages:
- Availability of production line in Russia
- Large selection of glasses for domestic cars
- Relatively low cost
1 Pilkington
Finally, the undoubted leader in the production of automotive (and not only) glass is a British company, founded in an incredibly distant 1826. As you understand, the experience of production is simply huge. Like the geography of sales. According to official data, Pilkington is currently present in 130 countries and supplies products to one third (!) Of all new cars in the world.
Such popularity is achieved thanks to the excellent quality and application of innovative technologies. For example, the company is developing special thermal sensors and a system for self-cleaning glass.
Advantages:
- The widest geography
- Best quality glass
- Availability of innovative technologies
How to choose a windshield for a car
Before buying glass you should pay attention to several important points. Moreover, some of them are relevant not only for non-original glasses, but also for models from famous manufacturers, because no one is insured from marriage.
- Carefully inspect the glass – there should not be any chipsscratches, cracks and bubbles. If you find something like this, it is better to abandon the purchase.
- Be sure to check marking glass – it should contain the name of the manufacturer, type of glass, compliance with standards and date of production.
- The edge of the glass should be smooth, “safe.”
- Pay attention to the quality silk screen printing (dark edging glass). It should be clear, not offset.
- Ask the seller certificate on glass – good manufacturers always make it. It is also worth looking for a hologram (as a rule, it is located in the lower left corner), which indicates the manufacturer, batch number, series number and confirmation of the quality standard.
- Do not forget that in the glass, if necessary, there should be a window under VIN code, mesh heating and mounting mirrors and rain sensor.
- Do not take too cheap glass – almost certainly it is a poor-quality fake.
Text taken from: https://topquality.techinfus.com
