13. Purchasing Jaguar windshields from a Dealer or Auto Glass Shop?
Jaguar Parts Technical Information
We don't sell windshields. Ever. They are too heavy and
too fragile to ship safely. So where should you get windshields? Not
at the dealer! Usually we drive the "original equipment only" theme
pretty hard, but this is one area where you can get an aftermarket part
that's just as good as the OEM part and save yourself a bunch of money
in the process.
For example, my local dealer quoted me over $400 for a new factory windshield for my 1985 XJ6. My local auto glass shop quoted me $135 for an aftermarket windshield. Both meet DOT regulations, both fit the car perfectly, and one is priced reasonably. The $135 windshield has been satisfactory in every way for the two years that I've had it.
For example, my local dealer quoted me over $400 for a new factory windshield for my 1985 XJ6. My local auto glass shop quoted me $135 for an aftermarket windshield. Both meet DOT regulations, both fit the car perfectly, and one is priced reasonably. The $135 windshield has been satisfactory in every way for the two years that I've had it.
See our Jaguar Parts Store to order parts.
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