Dodge RAM Windshield Replacement: 8 Things to Know

Dodge RAMs are known for their endurance, dependability, and performance. That’s why we use them for work, leisure, and all-around life. The modern RAM has many safety option features available, many of which have technology embedded directly into the windshield. 

This technology is one of the many reasons windshield damage is a serious problem and should be fixed immediately. When windshield damage is too large to repair, professional auto glass services will recommend a replacement. As the owner of a Dodge RAM, here are eight things you need to know before getting a windshield replacement. 

1. Your Insurance May Cover your RAM Windshield Replacement 

Drivers who have comprehensive insurance should check their policies because there’s a chance your insurance will cover the cost of a new windshield. You may be required to meet the deductible if you haven’t already done so. A reputable auto glass company will be able to help you with your insurance claim. To learn about insurance claims assistance, click here.

2. ADAS Calibration Will Be Required For Some Dodge RAM Models

Depending on the year your Dodge RAM was manufactured, you may have some ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) technology embedded into the glass of your new windshield. If this is the case, then you should be prepared for a calibration of those systems. This step is required for all windshield replacements with ADAS technology and is essential so those safety features that come with your new RAM will work properly. Not sure if you have ADAS technology in your Dodge RAM? Click here to see the most common features ADAS vehicles offer.

3. What Does a Windshield Replacement for a RAM Cost?

One of the most asked questions is “How does a RAM windshield replacement cost?” The answer to that question isn’t simple. Many factors go into a quote when having the windshield on your Dodge RAM replaced. Is it a newer model and what type of ADAS features are embedded into your Dodge RAM windshield? You can expect to spend between $300 and $1,600 for a new windshield on your RAM. 

4. You Have Choices of Auto Glass for RAM 

There are several options for auto glass when you have a full windshield replacement on your Dodge RAM. There is Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) glass, which is equal to the original windshield your RAM had when you purchased it. Then there’s Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE), which is made by a certified manufacturer but doesn’t come with the original logo on the glass. Then there’s Original Equipment (OE), which is original equipment, this is the glass that came installed on your vehicle from the factory.

5. Can I Repair My RAM Windshield as Opposed to Replacement?

That depends on the size of the damage to your RAM’s windshield and where it’s located. If it’s the line of sight for the driver then you cannot repair it. It can also not interfere with ADAS technology embedded into the layers of auto glass. Then there is the size of the chip or crack in the windshield. To safely repair a windshield, the damage should be less than five inches, which is the length of a dollar bill or a deck of cards. Your auto glass technician will determine if a windshield repair is safe.

6. You Can Choose Between In-Shop or Mobile Auto Glass Services

When you decide what auto glass service you want to use to replace the windshield on your RAM, take into consideration whether they offer in-shop services, mobile, or both. Each option has its advantages. For example, if you spend your work time in your office, getting out to sit in a shop sounds like a welcomed break. But, if you spend all your work time in your truck, having someone come to you can give you time to get other things done. 

7. The Auto Glass Company You Choose For RAM Windshield Replacement Is Important

Many auto glass services say they can replace the windshield on a Dodge RAM, but you should do your research and be sure the professional auto glass company you hire is not only certified to replace the windshield on a Dodge RAM but has extensive experience. The last thing you want is to find out that the windshield replacement on your RAM wasn’t done correctly. A good way to look into a company is to check out their online reviews. This will allow you to see what past customers have experienced.

8. Don’t Skip the After Installation Care

Once the auto glass technician is finished installing the new windshield on your Dodge RAM, they will give you instructions on how to care for your new auto glass. We highly recommend you heed their advice and follow it to a tee. Otherwise, you will risk ruining the bond your RAM will make with its new auto glass. 

Need a Windshield Replacement for Your Dodge RAM in the Hickory or Huntersville, NC Area?

If you live or work in the Hickory, Mooresville, Huntersville, or Charlotte areas of North Carolina then contact us at Auto Glass Experts. Our technicians are not only certified in Dodge RAM windshield replacement, they have years and years of experience replacing RAM auto glass.