How to Buy Replacement Window Glass for Cars

You can purchase replacement glass for your car through several types of businesses. Be sure the replacement glass meets a standard called "Original Equipment Manufacturer." OEM doesn't necessarily mean that the part was actually made by the original manufacturer, but it does mean that the part is guaranteed to be made according to the originally manufactured specifications. If the window glass is an OEM part for your car (make, model and year), the replacement will fit as originally designed.

Instructions

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Purchase replacement window glass for your car at the parts and service division at a dealership for your vehicle. The employee will need to know the the make, model year and needed component to look up the required OEM part. You can choose to purchase just the part or have the replacement done at the dealership.

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Buy the glass from a glass specialist or installer. Much like the parts and service division at the dealership, specialists in glass installation can identify the correct OEM part required, order it and offer installation services.

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Check with junk yards and salvage yards. Some salvage yards can help identify OEM part numbers, but many simply refer to available parts by make, model and years. Many parts are used in a particular make and model car over several years. The junk yard may have manuals and catalogs available to consult, but you may want to research the years your specific part was used before you call or arrive. If you are unfamiliar with the safe removal of automotive glass and the junk yard does not offer the service of "pulling parts," you may want to enlist the help of an auto body savvy friend.

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Order directly from a web site or catalog. You should choose this option only if you are confident in ordering the correct part. Since window glass requires special shipping considerations, you should confirm shipping methods and costs before ordering.