After market auto glass is made by companies that do not contract with any car manufacturer and do not have the legal right to manufacture auto glass to the exact same specifications as original equipment manufactured by (OEM) distributors due to licensing and copyright laws. Safelite is one of the main after market or "original equipment equivalent" (OEE) auto glass manufacturers. After market glass is significantly cheaper that OEM or dealer glass. It is usually a different thickness than OEM glass and most dealers do not accept after market glass when you return a leased vehicle because the glass differs so much from the original design, and does not carry the same guarantees as OEM auto glass. In the western PA area, there is one existing auto glass shop for over 50 years now. The Ryan's Auto Glass has been there for that duration because of two reasons- pride and craftsmanship. The dynasty began in the 1930s by Jack Zukerman. He realized that there was a market for replacement auto glass and that not many are offering such service. Finally in 1952, Jack established Sharpsburg Auto Glass Company which later became Ryan's Auto Glass. The craft developed by Jack was handed down to his son, Bob and grandson, Jeff. So what makes it different from other auto glass shops? For one, the firm only uses OEM glass rather than cheaper versions. Only the best and correct glass is used. Ryan's uses PPG, LOF, Ford and Mopar auto glass. As for experience, most of Ryan's technicians have been there for over 15 years and are NGA certified technicians. Only the best adhesives are used for installation. The proper use of these adhesives reduces the chance of leakage or corrosion. Ryan's is also known for their superior customer service. They pride themselves on their slogan, "one customer at a time." Because of the firm's experience with just about all possible insurance carrier, most auto glass problems are fixed quickly sans the tiresome red tape we all hate to go through. If the auto glass is not installed correctly or with the proper materials, rust, corrosion, and leaks can set in. The windshield also acts as a backboard for the car's airbag. If the windshield has been replaced incorrectly, it and the airbags can actually blow out of the window. After all of these, I still think there can be some sort of violation of intellectual property rights. Say, what about on imitations?
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