Auto Parts 3·15 Step by Step "Fake and Inferior Auto Glass"

Windshields, tires, and brakes are the three basic elements that ensure the safe driving of cars. Among them, the brake system is undoubtedly the most valued, and when CCTV exposed fake and inferior automobile tires last year at 3.15 , auto glass became the most easily overlooked part of the three basic accessories.

The risk of counterfeit glass is huge. A report provided by the Automobile Glass Industry Association shows that in recent years, 10% of drivers injured in traffic accidents have been injured by counterfeit car windshields, and the death rate has increased. 2%. The original automobile glass of regular automotive glass manufacturers is a type of laminated glass. There is a special layer of film between the two layers of glass. After synthesis, the thickness, color, and optical surface are required to be particularly high in quality. However, counterfeiting on the market is now occurring. In shoddy automotive glass, raw materials are mostly poor construction-grade raw materials. Even if it is counterfeit, it is added to the film. However, the quality of the film is difficult to guarantee, easy to penetrate, and easy to break. In the event of an accident, the head of the front seat staff will directly Through the front glass, causing secondary damage to the human body. So, what is the status of counterfeit automobile windshields on the market today?

A certain organization had disguised itself as a manufacturer of glass repairs and conducted an undercover investigation in Guangzhou, the country’s largest auto glass production and marketing place. Of the eight auto glass shops surveyed, seven claimed to be counterfeit, while the other was genuine. However, when the investigators asked if there was any cheaper glass, the boss repeatedly emphasized that the amount of demand could be adjusted in two days. Subsequently, the investigators have successively expanded the scope of the investigation. According to incomplete statistics, the number of counterfeit glass is at least 50% or more. It is no wonder that some glass repair companies will swear and say: “You go to other homes are also fakes, real goods are very Hard to see."

Even the Consumers Association had to issue a special consumer warning: Due to the uneven quality of automotive glass and the poor installation quality, consumers need to strengthen their safety awareness to prevent potential safety hazards. It can be seen that automobile glass not only shelters wind and rain, but also protects light and heat. It is also an important component of automobile safety and relates to the personal safety of drivers and passengers.

Who is responsible for counterfeit glass?

More than 50% of the number is really too shocking. Every year, a certain percentage of cars change windshields for various reasons. How many people drive cars with fake windshields on the road if they have a 50% fake rate? In the introduction of another background, in general, car manufacturers to custom glass manufacturers to customize a certain car's windshield, these special glass will be marked with a car brand, which is often said that the original glass. In addition to the original glass assembly vehicle, the auto manufacturer only supplies to its 4S shop, other dealers can not get the original glass with the car brand, and the regular auto glass manufacturer, if the market put a model Glass can only use its own manufacturer's brand. Therefore, strictly speaking, outside the 4S shop, the original glass with the brand of the car is not available. However, some repair shops often tell consumers that their goods are from the 4S shop. In the face of interests, it seems that everyone has become less reliable, 4S shop is no exception.

Experts pointed out that if there is a problem of optical distortion in these fake glasses, then if the driver says to see the object, it will be deformed. The deformed object in the driver’s retina will not be able to be very accurate. Clearly, the driver’s eyes must constantly adjust through this knot box body. The mediation is not always segmented. In the long driving process, it is easy to fatigue and fatigue. On the one hand, the driver’s energy cannot be concentrated. Will dizzy. Many car accidents occur due to lack of concentration or fatigue of the driver, but many of these accidents are due to the use of counterfeit windshields, which are caused by light distortion and cannot be counted.

The hazards of counterfeit glass not only affect the driver's visual and fatigue levels, but also pose a threat to the life of the rider. Car safety researchers once made a special crash test. The staff raised the head model to a position of 4 meters. After simulating a car crashing at a speed of about 60 kilometers per hour, the driver in the car would naturally lean forward because of inertia. status. If the head model does not pass through the glass, these glasses are qualified. A speed like this hits the glass is not fatal to human life. Subsequently, the testers tested two fake and shoddy car glasses. The head suddenly hit through the glass. Experts explained that counterfeit glass is difficult to stop this sudden impact. Therefore, after a car accident, the rider's head was wearing a fake car windshield, and then broken glass scratched the carotid artery, causing death.

In stark contrast to this threat, it is even more embarrassing: As of today, the state has not yet made a clear judgment on the legal or technical level. The reason for this car accident is not because of the quality of the glass. Moreover, these counterfeit manufacturers have misappropriated a brand and trademark of other manufacturers, so even if the manufacturers of the trademark are found, some manufacturers will naturally not recognize the account if they are judged not to be their glass. So in the end, as the consumer's own interests, it is not guaranteed, and finally the responsibility is pushed to the consumers themselves.

The purpose of fraud is undoubtedly huge profits. According to statistics, the ex-factory price of counterfeit glass is astonishingly low, only 70 yuan. From the warehouse to the consumer, there is a profit of 500 to 800 yuan in the middle. Some windshields with high-end car brands, the ex-factory price is only about 100 yuan, but in the genuine market price is several thousand or even tens of thousands, of which the profits are even more alarming. Counterfeiters only need to brush lightly on the fake glass. The value of a piece of fake glass is tens or even hundreds of times. The existence of a large number of counterfeits, that is, threats to the safety of consumers, also affects the operation of regular automotive glass manufacturers. A brand glass seller reluctantly said: “We have no competitive advantage in terms of price. On the other hand, it directly damages the image of our authentic glass. What's worse, we have nothing to do with counterfeiting. The method, whether it is legal or technical, but in the event of an accident, consumers will count this account on us."

How to identify the advantages and disadvantages of glass?

As consumers, on the one hand, we hope that relevant organizations and departments will increase efforts to investigate and punish people and provide them with a safe environment. On the other hand, they also need the ability of consumers to improve their ability to identify themselves. Get rid of the "great little money" mentality, through the eye to choose the authentic car glass. So how to identify the advantages and disadvantages of glass?

According to experts, there are two kinds of automotive glass, the front stop is laminated glass, and the side window is tempered glass. The front glass must be certified by the state and the "3C" logo and code should be pasted in a prominent place. It needs to be reminded that the blade for the identification of qualified products is difficult to scrape off, and the shoddy products are scraped off; at the same time, the corners of the qualified glass are relatively rounded, and the shoddy glass is very sharp. In addition, the surface of the qualified automotive glass is very smooth, with no unevenness. "Besides being very careful in choosing, it also has special emphasis on the installation of automotive glass." Experts also stressed that the installation of automotive glass must go through rigorous processes and advise the owner to understand some basic glass installation safety knowledge when changing glass. It is also best to take a look and ask one more question because it relates to the safety of the owner.

Automotive glass installation basic requirements

Counterfeit glass can be dangerous even if it is installed correctly. If it is a genuine glass, it will not make sense if it cannot be installed professionally. In order to ensure the safety of glass, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security has also announced that “car glass repairman” has become a new profession. Consumers should not forget to confirm the professional qualifications of their operators when choosing a car glass repair operator.

It should be noted that when installing automotive glass be sure to choose a regular installation shop to avoid leaving security risks. At present, the installation of automotive glass must go through 15 procedures. There are mainly two methods, viscose method and plastic strip. The former is mainly used for high-end cars, while the latter is mostly used for buses and commercial vehicles. The installation process also needs to pay attention to some minor details: Wash and dry the glass before installing, and clean the periphery of the vehicle to avoid impurities causing the adhesion to be not firm; after the glass is installed, it is necessary to pass the instrument and test to check whether the glass is reached. Better tightness, do not leak water, no wind, etc.; must be firmly installed before and after the car windshield, in particular, the strength of the front and rear windshield adhesion is higher, to avoid the second injury to the occupants; if it is glue Paste, do not wash the car within 24 hours, do not run high-speed as smooth as possible, less bumpy roads, avoid removing the fixed glass pull wire, so as not to shift the glass; the location of the car glass to be accurate. After installation, the automotive glass must conform to the overall curve of the car body, which is in accordance with the aerodynamic requirements of the original car design; all the accessories related to the installation of car glass must be installed accurately and firmly, and the appearance is intact.