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Old 01-20-2015, 10:43 AM   #24
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In many cases OEM and aftermarket parts such as windshields, brake rotors, rims, etc. are made side by side in the same place, at the same time and with the same materials. The only difference between the two is a tag that gets thrown on them and where they get shipped to.
It makes no sense at all for someplace to tool up to make crappy knockoff windshields when the plant that makes them OEM is already doing it.
When it comes to glass even the aftermarket has to meet the DOT specs for their product so in reality they are probably made side by side with the OEM.
The big problem is that you never know for sure if this is the case!
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