New windscreen required - what type recommended?

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enzed4

Veteran
 New Zealand
I went for a drive last weekend to stretch the Zed's legs and received a stone chip on the windscreen for my troubles.
GMS233_chip1.jpg
I put the insurance claim in (that's why there's a $2 coin on the windscreen (for scale), it's not some weird NZ custom...), and since then it now looks like this:
GMS233_chip5.jpg

I've read here before that you need to be careful about what type of windscreen is used to replace the damaged one. Mine has the rain sensing function (not sure if this is standard on all the E85's?).
Is there a specific type of windscreen replacement I should specify to the glass company? Any info appreciated - I don't want to end up with something that isn't right for the vehicle.
Thanks.
 
Simplest thing is to request an OEM replacement, so it will be BMW stamped. Supposedly they tend to have higher QC than alternatives, but naturally come at a higher price and typically a delay over a generic example.
 
I had a call from the windscreen company yesterday. When asked what type of screen they would use they said generic; I mentioned it was a rain sensing type and that I had heard of probs with the generic ones, so they are now ordering the OEM.
 
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