Originally Posted by Reddy45
Also avoid these DOT codes. Absolute junk that should not be sold:
DOT 459 (Fuyao China)
DOT 563 (Xinyi or XYG)
Even if the glass has "stickers" indicating some better quality brand (Pilkington, etc) go by the silkscreened DOT code which doesn't lie about the origin.
And finally - ask that they remove the existing glass with a wire line cutter and not a blade. This prevents unnecessary marring to the metal and surrounding paint. They should also use a urethane that requires the car to sit for 15-30 minutes before you drive away. If they just throw it on and let you drive off, there's a good chance you'll have to go back some day due to leaks or misalignment.
The OEM front windshield on my Subaru Crosstrek took its first rock and cracked from side to side when I took my first left turn. It was replaced with a Fuyao that has taken no less than five rocks and is still going strong. There are chips all over the glass, but no cracks. I'll take the Fuyao any day of the week.
Highway driving is a [censored].