Car Window Replacement & Repair Resources

In the auto glass replacement sector, it’s common for insurance companies, auto glass providers, and consumers to misunderstand requests for OEM glass. Many people mistakenly consider OEM and Dealer/Factory requests to be identical. However, there are key differences between them.

This standard outlines the requirements for glazing materials used in motor vehicles and their equipment to help reduce injuries from impacts to glazing surfaces. Its aim is to ensure sufficient transparency in vehicle windows for driver visibility while minimizing the risk of occupants being ejected through the windows during collisions.

This regulation involves a crash test where two dummies are placed in a passenger vehicle, which is then driven into a wall at 30 miles per hour. The purpose of this test is to assess whether the windows can keep the dummies securely inside the vehicle. It mandates that the edges of the windows maintain a minimum retention to remain intact. If a vehicle fails this test, it cannot be sold in the United States. This indicates that the windshield's thickness, strength, and installation method must endure this rigorous testing.

The SAE designs and engineers specifications for car window safety glass, including laminated and tempered parts. They developed the American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials used in motor vehicles, also known as the "Safety Code." Additionally, they are responsible for establishing specifications for car windows and windshields that comply with the American National Safety Standard, which encompasses standards SAE J673 and SAE J674.

Established by the Society of Automotive Engineers, this standard is included under FMVSS 205. It specifies the types of glass permitted for use in car window replacements or windshield applications. The regulation states that only laminated or tempered glass—commonly referred to as "safety glass"—can be utilized in automobiles.

The ANSI is responsible for overseeing the creation of standards related to auto glass replacement for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel throughout the United States. It collaborates with the Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS) to establish and uphold the necessary Automotive Glass Safety Standards. Additionally, ANSI works alongside the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) to develop and design the American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials used in motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment operating on land highways, commonly referred to as the "Safety Code."

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is committed to enhancing the quality of life by ensuring that the transportation system in the United States is fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient. Each replacement car window or windshield component must feature a DOT certification code engraved on the glass. This code provides essential information about the manufacturer's identity. To discover the manufacturer of your car window, you can check the DOT database: https://www.glassbytes.com/dot/

I-CAR is a global, non-profit training organization established in 1979 by professionals in the collision industry. The primary goal of I-CAR is to provide resources and activities that enhance technical training across the industry, ensuring a high standard of expertise among its members.

NAGS is a global, non-profit organization established by the auto glass industry. It aims to create and maintain comprehensive standards for auto glass replacement. By providing essential guidelines and resources, NAGS helps ensure that all professionals in the industry can deliver high-quality service and products, ultimately enhancing safety and reliability in auto glass replacement.

A USA made Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and distributor. (went out of business in 2015)

This standard outlines the requirements for glazing materials used in motor vehicles and their equipment to help reduce injuries from impacts to glazing surfaces. Its aim is to ensure sufficient transparency in vehicle windows for driver visibility while minimizing the risk of occupants being ejected through the windows during collisions.

 (Formerly, LOF and Libby Nippon): An OEM manufacturer car window manufacturer for many car makers.

(Formerly, PPG, Pittsburg Plate Glass): An original equipment manufacturer.

An aftermarket distributor of auto glass and windshields in Arizona.

An aftermarket manufacturer and distributor of car window and windshields.