I have a 2024 Hyundai Palisade, first car I’ve ever leased and got it here through a broker. About a week ago a rock hit the windshield and now the original crack has grown half way across the windshield.
Since I’m in California, insurance (GEICO) will only cover glass replacement cost above my deductible ($1000). I just got a quick quote today and OEM glass is ~$1800 and aftermarket glass is a little over $900. Will I be fine with going with aftermarket glass on the windshield when it comes time to turn the car in?
I’ve never done the lease end inspection and it’s very likely we’ll lease another car through a broker to replace this one when the lease ends July 2027.
I checked my Hyundai lease contract and this what it says:
"STANDARDS FOR WEAR AND USE; ODOMETER MAINTENANCE AND STATEMENT
A. STANDARDS FOR WEAR AND USE. When returned to us, the Vehicle must be clean and in the same condition as it was when delivered to you, except for reasonable wear. If you do not purchase the Vehicle, then, upon Vehicle return at Scheduled Maturity Date or early termination as outlined in Section 22D or Section 22E, as applicable, we will charge you for excess mileage and the estimated cost to repair or replace damage or wear to the Vehicle in excess of normal wear and use, whether or not such repairs are actually made, as permitted by applicable law. All repairs and part replacements must be made with original manufacturer’s parts or those of equal quality."
So equal quality means I should be ok with aftermarket glass right?
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