Top 12 windshield manufacturers
The best manufacturers of budget-class windshields
We start with companies that produce the most budgetary automotive glass. The average cost of models is 4.5-5.5 thousand rubles. At the same time, the quality "dances" very strongly. – there are both firms whose products have absolutely no complaints, and manufacturers who, if possible, should be avoided.
4 Steklolux
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.1
More than 150 car brands can use windshields from this manufacturer. Among the huge assortment there are products even for such foreign cars as Ferrari and Aston Martin. It makes no sense to talk about the availability of glasses for cars manufactured in Russia or Chinese models - they are. "Any glass for any car" – It is this motto that is the key principle of the company.
In addition to an outstanding assortment and affordable prices (this is especially noticeable for elite car brands), the manufactured products have some of the best characteristics and can be supplemented with various elements (protective film, heating, darkening the upper part of the glass, etc.). In the reviews, the owners note the excellent value for money. Of the shortcomings, it should be noted the lack of a guarantee when installing a windshield by third-party specialists.
3 XYG
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.3
XYG fully confirms the stereotypes about products made in China.At first glance, there are no complaints - the percentage of defects is low, there are no obvious chips, cracks and bumps. Also, there is no lens effect and inconsistency with passport dimensions, which is the fault of many even cheaper glasses. 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 on the domestic market are produced by XYG. This is due to a very large assortment and the lowest price in the class.
Advantages:
- Great prevalence
- Low prices
Flaws:
- Wears out and scratches quickly
- Moldings, mounting mirrors and rain sensor - a rarity
2 StarGlass
Country: Spain
Rating (2022): 4.5
The only European company in this category shows itself just fine. First of all, attention is drawn to a huge list of cars for which StarGlass creates glasses. The Spaniards, in cooperation with Russian glass factories (Chernyatinsky glass factory, Klintsovsky KIZTA factory, Steklofara), supply parts to the conveyors of Toyota, Mitsubishi, Ford, Jeep, Nissan, Subaru, Lexus and many others. We didn’t forget about domestic cars either - the VAZ also has very high-quality windshields, side and rear windows. In general, product reviews are quite good - durability raises some questions, but the products are relatively cheap.
Advantages:
- Large selection of glasses
- There are models for domestic cars
- Relatively low cost
1 FYG
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.7
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 compatriot 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 glasses come 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 BMW, Volvo, Ford, Audi and some other cars. They are available in the assortment of the glass manufacturer and for cars that have long been discontinued.
Advantages:
- Excellent glass quality
- The presence of all the necessary "specials"
The best manufacturers of mid-range windshields
Mid-range windshields will suit the vast majority of cars and their owners. The workmanship is excellent, and all the necessary elements (moldings, mounts for rain sensors and mirrors) are already installed from the factory. The products of these manufacturers are installed on the corresponding cars - for example, Audi, Chrysler and many others. Of course, there are also models for long-discontinued machines. The average price is only slightly higher than in the previous class - about 5.5-6.5 thousand.
4 SAT
Country: Russia (produced in Taiwan)
Rating (2022): 4.3
Affordability and quality have made the products of the domestic brand the most popular product on the Russian market.The manufacturer SibAutoTrade sells automotive glass for a huge number of cars, both domestic and foreign (Lexus, Toyota, Mitsubishi, and others).
The windshields of this company have qualitative advantages over the original products for Chinese and Russian cars - it is in this budget niche that the company is aggressively saturating the market. Competition has always been in the hands of the consumer, which is also confirmed by the reviews of car owners who did not refuse the best offer and opted for SAT glasses.
3 Benson
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.5
This Chinese firm uses modern equipment from Canada, USA, Italy and Japan. World fame came to the manufacturer from the Middle Kingdom quite quickly - the high quality of the products and the reasonable price could not go unnoticed on the market. The brand competes on equal terms with European companies in the manufacture of tempered and laminated (triplex) windshields, producing products that fully comply with European standards. This is confirmed by the available quality certificates and assessments by independent expert organizations, as well as the representation of products in 50 countries of the world, including Russia.
The excellent characteristics of the products are confirmed by the fact that the brand has large contracts with car factories for the supply of windshields for assembly. This list includes such foreign cars as Toyota, Alfa Romeo, Acura, Audi and others. Numerous reviews from product owners Benson note the modernity of the products (there are models with integrated heating, an external protective film, etc.) and the best transparency of the glass, which does not distort the view.
2 nord glass
Country: Poland
Rating (2022): 4.7
nord glass – Polish manufacturer that manufactures glass of excellent quality. They do not reach the “original” quite a bit, but for the average user this is enough. Defective glasses practically do not get on sale. Already from the factory, all the necessary moldings, mounts for the rain sensor and rear-view mirrors are installed on the glass. The only caveat is that most of the products are not made in Poland, but in China. Although the quality control is still excellent.
Advantages:
- Relatively large selection of glasses for used cars
- The best price in the middle class
1 Guardian
Country: Spain
Rating (2022): 4.8
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 magnetron sputtering from SunGuard. It gives the glass additional mechanical and chemical resistance, as well as slightly better protection from sunlight. And the specific shade that appears at the same time is used with might and main by automotive designers to create a unique look. Of course, you will not find glasses from this company with chips, bumps, “lenses”, and even more so cracks. All necessary fasteners are included.
Advantages:
- The range includes glasses for 240 brands and models of cars
- Excellent workmanship
- The presence of a special coating
The best manufacturers of premium windshields
Representatives of the middle class can also provide security and excellent visibility.So why then do we need manufacturers of premium glasses? For example, to ensure maximum acoustic comfort and safety. If all previous companies mainly produced the usual triplex (glass consisting of two layers of glass with glue between them), then the heroes of the last category are also engaged in the production of multilayer glasses with increased strength characteristics.
4 Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW)
Country: USA
Rating (2022): 4.5
The company has been manufacturing automotive glass for over 70 years, being one of the largest players in the global market. The American manufacturer produces elite quality products for installation in various brands of cars. The range of the company is also huge, as is the market for cars. Windshields are traditionally produced in two types: "Triplex" and conventional hardening.
The company is also represented in Russia - here you can order auto glass 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, the owners who chose the high quality of the product consider the purchase a good purchase and do not regret the money spent at all.
3 Sekurit Saint-Gobain
Country: France
Rating (2022): 4.6
Based on the accumulated experience, the French company Sekurit Saint-Gobain can easily outdo almost any modern company, because its history begins in ... 1665, when it was founded by King Louis XIV. Since then, a lot of water has flown 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 hardening methods.Today, the company has 5 research centers and 38 production lines around the world. The products are supplied to the conveyors of premium brands - Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen.
Advantages:
- Huge experience in production
- Excellent quality control
- Application of innovative technologies.
2 Asahi Glass Company (AGC)
Country: Japan
Rating (2022): 4.7
This Japanese company was founded in 1900. With over a century of experience and renowned Japanese attention to detail, AGC glasses are among the finest in the world. Already from the factory, their products are installed on such well-known brands as Honda, Nissan, BMW, Toyota, etc. At present, the company has about 350 subsidiaries around the world. Among other things, AGC opened a line at the Borsky glass factory, which means there are glasses for domestic cars: UAZ, GAZ, VAZ, PAZ.
What is even more pleasant, while complying with all domestic and international quality standards, the cost of production is relatively low.
Advantages:
- Availability of a production line in Russia
- Large selection of glasses for domestic cars
- Relatively low cost
1 Pilkington
Country: Great Britain
Rating (2022): 4.9
Finally, the undoubted leader in the production of automotive (and not only) glass is a British company founded in the incredibly distant 1826. As you can imagine, the production experience is simply huge. As well as the geography of sales. Judging by official figures, Pilkington is currently present in 130 countries and supplies products to a third (!) of all new cars in the world.
Such popularity is achieved due to excellent quality and the use of innovative technologies. For example, the company is developing special thermal sensors and a system for self-cleaning glass.
Advantages:
- The widest geography
- Best glass quality
- 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 safe from marriage.
- Carefully inspect the glass - it should not have any chips, scratches, cracks and bubbles. If you find something similar, it is better to refuse the purchase.
- Be sure to check marking glass - it should indicate the name of the manufacturer, the type of glass, compliance with standards and the date of production.
- The edge of the glass must be smooth, "safe".
- Pay attention to quality silk screen printing (dark glass border). It should be clear, not shifted.
- 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 and confirmation of the quality standard.
- Do not forget that in the glass, if necessary, there should be a window under VIN code, heating grid and mounting mirrors and rain sensor.
- You should not take too cheap glass - it is almost certainly a low-quality fake.
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