Windshields

To ensure that the windshields reach Diesel Technic customers safely and in one piece, great importance is also attached to robust, shatterproof packaging. The packaging also benefits the environment, as it is mostly made of cardboard and contains only a few plastic elements.

DT Spare Parts brand windshields meet the highest safety standards. The glass consists of three layers, whereby two glass layers are connected by a polymer layer. In the event of an accident, this laminated layer ensures that the broken windshield remains intact and that no large, sharp glass fragments can endanger passengers. The high quality is due to the Diesel Technic Quality System (DTQS), which tests the quality of the products by means of performance and lifetime tests on highly specialised test systems and test benches. All DT Spare Parts brand windshields naturally comply with the applicable ECE guidelines.

With regard to safety and comfort in the vehicle, many windshields from DT Spare Parts score points with an integrated windscreen heater. The embedded heating wires are particularly practical in low temperatures, as they melt snow and ice and prevent the windscreen from fogging up, which keeps the windscreen clear and provides a good view. In order not to damage the contacts of the associated connectors, these should be disconnected beforehand when removing the windscreen, e.g. in the event of damage.

If the windshields are black at the edge, this indicates a newer model and means that the windshield is glued in. In the PS Tips video, Parts Specialist Niklas explains why this is an advantage: “Gluing in not only seals particularly well, but also has a safety-relevant function.” The reason for this is that gluing in the windshield stabilises the entire passenger cell. Another variant shows a windshield without a black edge, which are usually used with rubber frames. “This mainly affects older vehicle models,” the Parts Specialist knows.

The markings on the windshields include all the required details and provide information about the release on the European market, the manufacturer, the type of windshield and the design, among other things.

If you have any technical questions or need help, for example in identifying different model variants, the Diesel Technic Parts Specialists are available with their HelpDesk: helpdesk.dieseltechnic.com.