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Originally Posted by Thunder22
So you're implying to use non-BMW parts because the installation method might be different than what you claim BMW service will do? I've had more problems with BMW service screwing up my cars than Safelite.
Who says that BMW's installation process is better or worse than any place else? Or are you just a fanboi and think that BMW does every thing right and is the only way to do anything?
On the roads here in NY/NJ/LI I replace the windshield every 12-18 months anyway due to the crap on the roads breaking/chipping the glass. Safelite has never been a problem.
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Not a fanboi, thats for sure.... at the end of the day you want the job done 'right'. I know safelite doesnt follow BMW procedures. I also suspect that many BMW dealers are hacks- either they'll do a half assed job or sub it out to someone to do the same. And we agree that BMW dealerships can be dangerous places for our cars!
But here is what we do know- follow the BMW procedure and the car will still meet safety standards and (as above) will not have wind noise. Becuase the procedure has been validated. If you look at the results with an install by Safelite and other companies we jsut cannot say if it is equivalent. yes, it looks OK and people report 'no problems'. But without validating the methods they cannot say it is the same.
As you point out, it may even be 'better'. How would we ever know?
Personally I have a 3rd party who has been doing german glass for 30 years do my cars. He has the tools, he orders the parts from the dealer. I am assured he is doing the job right.
Now, I will admit my argument is designed to get the insurer to allow me to not use their contracted glass installer- when pressed on the issue of "do the METHODS result in a car that meets the manugfacturers original safety standards" safelite refused to say "yes". My insurer said "OK, use who you want"
And my reason for discussing it here is so other owners can appreciate that a new windshield is "glass+install". A "BMW Glass" is half of the job.
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PS The E39M5 issue above was quite interesting to watch unfold over the years...ive replaced mine 5 times.