Side window replacement concerns

[rcasey]

The front passenger side window was broken out of my 2008 X5 last night while at a local restaurant. I notified the police and USAA, my insurance company. Being after hours, I was not able to get much info on how to proceed with replacement, and fortunately for me, I've had only one or two claims in the forty plus years I've been with USAA, and never a side window.

What are some of the issues I should be sensitive to concerning quality of the work and proper installation of the new window?

Is this sort of replacement a routine glass company job, or must I insist only a BMW dealer will suffice?

Any tips or guidance will be appreciated.

Ciao,
Dick