Cost and quality considerations

Because OEM glass is significantly more expensive than OEE glass, using OEM glass increases the cost of claims for insurers, and hikes premiums and excess payments for their clients. In contrast, OEE glass is significantly more cost effective than the cost of OEM glass, even though genuine OEE glass is made in the same factory and same production line as the OEM glass. However, cost is not the only consideration when it comes to auto glass – quality and safety are crucial, so it is important that genuine OEE glass and OEM-authorised bonding agents are used for the fitment.

Clear differences in replacement glass

When looking at alternatives to OEM, it should be noted that not all aftermarket glass is equal to OEE glass. It is not enough for auto glass to carry the SABS mark, as this only addresses the glass manufacturing process, and does not confirm that the glass will perfectly fit the cross curvature of the vehicle it is intended for. If the glass is not a perfect fit, it may crack from the movement of the vehicle. Using inferior quality auto glass and bonding agents that are not OEM approved can present serious safety risks for passengers. OEE glass differs from inferior replacement glass in that it is approved by the OEM, and top quality, authentic OEE glass uses the same materials, production and quality control standards used for OEM products, providing exactly the same quality and performance as OEM products. In short – authentic OEE glass is the same as OEM glass without the brand – and the high price tag. This is recognised by regulatory bodies around the world, with the industry’s leading OEE glass – Fuyao – featuring many homologations.