When, as consumers, we have any work done on our vehicle, the old adage, "You get what you pay for", certainly applies. In other words, a low price often times reflects low quality of product or workmanship or, in many cases, both.
Today, I'll address one area of, "You get what you pay for", when it comes to the replacement of your windshield. That concern is Chinese glass.
We've all heard and read the stories of recalls, sickness, and problems with products manufactured in China. Windshields are no exception. There have been recalls on auto glass made in China that ended up being installed here in the USA and later found to be dangerously faulty. This was dangerous and inconvenient for the consumers who had to bring their vehicles back to be re-repaired (in those instances where they were told). It was also a waste of time and money for the shops that used the glass (assuming they tell their clients of the faulty glass).
Every year Window Welder installs over 3,000 pieces of auto glass. We are aware of Chinese glass that we could purchase for less than $30 per piece, some pieces around $10 each. However, that idea is not an option for Window Welder. We certainly could afford to install windshields for less if we purchased our glass through Chinese channels, but that would compromise our 23 year history of quality materials in every windshield we replace.
Next time, we'll address the three main issues seen in client's cars who have come to Window Welder with problems in their windshield made in China and installed by other glass shops.
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Wed, March 4, 2009
by Window Welder