Go to a glass shop.....as dealers use glass shops for their glass
replacement (its too technical for service dept personnel to be trained to
do). Even, when dealers use their own branded glass, they use a local glass
shop for installation. Most U.S. made Hondas use PPG branded glass and
Asahi branded glass for the Japanese made cars. For my 2001 CR-V, it is
about $250 for a replacement front windshield, incl labor. Glass shops
discount the "list" price anywhere from 50-70% as there is a HUGE markup.
The good local glass shops use glass from PPG, Mygrant, and Guardian. Cheap
Chinese glass has hit the market, which is not as good quality, though it
meets DOT requirements (don't use it).

"2003HondaEXL" <privateemail@pdq.net> wrote in message
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> My front windshield needs to be replaced. The Honda dealer tells me that
> there are two windshields for my car...one is $350 (made in USA) and the
> other one, which is "recommended" according to my VIN is $850 (made in
> Japan). I have searched high and low to verify what they are telling me
> is the truth.
> Does it matter which Honda windshield I purchase? Some dealers say no and
> others say yes!?
> My windshield "stamp" says that it is manufactured by Asahi.
> Thanks!
>