Rock hit my windshield and caused a crack requiring the windshield to be replaced.

The dealer quoted my wife a new windshield about $1300, stating that the windshield possessed "special qualities" over regular windshields.

I got a quote from a local shop for about $385.00.

My gut is telling me that the stealer, I mean dealer, is trying to pull a fast one on my wife. Does anyone know if there is any merit as to what my wife was told?

 

The Toyota product might be thicker and hence quieter. The windshield have an antenna in it?

All windshields in the US must meet government safety standards and be labeled as such.

Most owners go the cheaper route just because of the extreme differance in price.

 

There is really NO difference. Heck, even Carmax will install a new one for $700!!!
$1300 is CRAZY!!!!!!!
Go get the $400 one! You will never know the difference. I was in the same situation you were.

 

Insurance?