Comments on: Car Windscreen Damage & Repair http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-car-windscreen-damage-repair.html Car Blog & Car News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:34:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ian Barker http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-car-windscreen-damage-repair.html#comment-70015 Ian Barker Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:12:38 +0000 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=772#comment-70015 O.K. Thanks. O.K. Thanks.

]]> By: Windscreen Wipers http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-car-windscreen-damage-repair.html#comment-69715 Windscreen Wipers Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:34:37 +0000 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=772#comment-69715 I've had chips repaired on my windscreens before but have still felt them very noticeable. If you can I would always push the auto glass company for a full replacement windscreen as opposed to a repair. I’ve had chips repaired on my windscreens before but have still felt them very noticeable. If you can I would always push the auto glass company for a full replacement windscreen as opposed to a repair.

]]> By: Ian Barker http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-car-windscreen-damage-repair.html#comment-66898 Ian Barker Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:34:47 +0000 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=772#comment-66898 I have 2 ark scratches accross the drivers veiw caused by the windsreen wiper (which I've replaced the wipers now) and I presume it will not pass the mot. Can I put something in the scratch that will fix it i.e clear acrylic, or will the windsceen need to be replaced? Would this replacement be covered, as the scratch was there before I took out my new insurance. If not, I've found it hard to find out how much a new windsceen would cost for an old mondeo. Thanks I have 2 ark scratches accross the drivers veiw caused by the windsreen wiper (which I’ve replaced the wipers now) and I presume it will not pass the mot. Can I put something in the scratch that will fix it i.e clear acrylic, or will the windsceen need to be replaced? Would this replacement be covered, as the scratch was there before I took out my new insurance. If not, I’ve found it hard to find out how much a new windsceen would cost for an old mondeo. Thanks

]]> By: Mr Butterscotch http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-car-windscreen-damage-repair.html#comment-53700 Mr Butterscotch Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:42:05 +0000 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=772#comment-53700 Hi Roy, That's a good point. A driving examiner will refuse to conduct a test in any vehicle that isn't roadworthy, regardless of the nature of the fault. One simple reason is that they could be classed as aiding and abetting a driving offence if nothing else! Hi Roy,

That’s a good point. A driving examiner will refuse to conduct a test in any vehicle that isn’t roadworthy, regardless of the nature of the fault. One simple reason is that they could be classed as aiding and abetting a driving offence if nothing else!

]]> By: Roy http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-car-windscreen-damage-repair.html#comment-53589 Roy Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:34:06 +0000 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=772#comment-53589 Another thing to remember and I saw this recently, if it wouldn't pass an MOT because of the stone chip, a driving test the examiner will refuse to start the test and you will lose your fee. (Test over before it began). A couple came in to the test centre the husband accompanying his wife, the examiner called her name, signed the documents and preceded to the vehicle. Within 5 minutes they returned, the examiner explained to her husband that the vehicle wasn't legal due to the stone chip size and area that it covered. Needless to say both looked very upset. Another thing to remember and I saw this recently, if it wouldn’t pass an MOT because of the stone chip, a driving test the examiner will refuse to start the test and you will lose your fee. (Test over before it began).

A couple came in to the test centre the husband accompanying his wife, the examiner called her name, signed the documents and preceded to the vehicle.

Within 5 minutes they returned, the examiner explained to her husband that the vehicle wasn’t legal due to the stone chip size and area that it covered.

Needless to say both looked very upset.

]]> By: Pete the car leasing specialist http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-car-windscreen-damage-repair.html#comment-29374 Pete the car leasing specialist Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:52:15 +0000 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=772#comment-29374 Interesting article and one worth taking notice of of your car or van is on a contract hire agreement. With many contract hire and leasing companies looking to minimise residual value loss or maximise profits many are looking at refurbisment costs as an angle. Many will invoice if there are chips on the glass so it's always worth getting this put right BEFORE the vehicle is returned at the end of its contract. You will almost certainly be able to get the repairs done cheaper yourself as most contract hire providers will levy a fee for the privelige of invoicing you!. Again if the screen can not be repaired you may be able to ofset most of the cost against yor insurance, again saving you a significant repair bill. If you are unsure of your leasing companies stance on these issues you can always contact them directly, make sure you give yourself enough time between getting in contact and maybe having to get a repair carried out. If you have a dispute its always best to make sure you put in writing, be pleasent as the people reviewing your case are only human. Most contract hire companies adhere to the BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association) guidelines on end of contract recharges and a copy can be obtained directly from them www.bvrla.co.uk Interesting article and one worth taking notice of of your car or van is on a contract hire agreement. With many contract hire and leasing companies looking to minimise residual value loss or maximise profits many are looking at refurbisment costs as an angle. Many will invoice if there are chips on the glass so it’s always worth getting this put right BEFORE the vehicle is returned at the end of its contract. You will almost certainly be able to get the repairs done cheaper yourself as most contract hire providers will levy a fee for the privelige of invoicing you!. Again if the screen can not be repaired you may be able to ofset most of the cost against yor insurance, again saving you a significant repair bill. If you are unsure of your leasing companies stance on these issues you can always contact them directly, make sure you give yourself enough time between getting in contact and maybe having to get a repair carried out. If you have a dispute its always best to make sure you put in writing, be pleasent as the people reviewing your case are only human. Most contract hire companies adhere to the BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association) guidelines on end of contract recharges and a copy can be obtained directly from them http://www.bvrla.co.uk

]]> By: Value My No Plate http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-car-windscreen-damage-repair.html#comment-24758 Value My No Plate Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:44:19 +0000 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=772#comment-24758 Although I definitely do agree that you should get a chip in your windscreen fixed asap, I can't help but be irritated by the Autoglass advertisement that's been on television recently. "If you're fully comp, its usuaaallly freee". It makes sense though from an insurance companies point of view, saves them money in the long run, as a chipped windscreen will inevitably crack! Although I definitely do agree that you should get a chip in your windscreen fixed asap, I can’t help but be irritated by the Autoglass advertisement that’s been on television recently. “If you’re fully comp, its usuaaallly freee”. It makes sense though from an insurance companies point of view, saves them money in the long run, as a chipped windscreen will inevitably crack!

]]> By: April http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-car-windscreen-damage-repair.html#comment-18633 April Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:56:37 +0000 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=772#comment-18633 One should not always take lightly a cracked windscreen, no matter how tiny the crack is. You would never an accident is coming unless it hits you straight in the face. Better safe than sorry! One should not always take lightly a cracked windscreen, no matter how tiny the crack is. You would never an accident is coming unless it hits you straight in the face. Better safe than sorry!

]]> By: Mr Butterscotch http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-car-windscreen-damage-repair.html#comment-18089 Mr Butterscotch Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:02:26 +0000 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=772#comment-18089 Victor, Let's look at this from another perspective. If you went over a bump and the crack (a sure sign that your windscreen was compromised) caused your windscreen to shatter and you crashed, you would invalidate your insurance (feeling to upkeep your vehicle) and be responsible for any legal costs incurred. Equally, you'd then be liable for prosecution. Without seeing the extent of the damage, I really couldn't say, but knowing that you could get the damage fixed for £10 (or for free) when done through your insurance and Autoglass I deem that you have no excuse but to go and sort it out. Especially with the cold weather coming in - that crack will soon extend. Victor,

Let’s look at this from another perspective. If you went over a bump and the crack (a sure sign that your windscreen was compromised) caused your windscreen to shatter and you crashed, you would invalidate your insurance (feeling to upkeep your vehicle) and be responsible for any legal costs incurred. Equally, you’d then be liable for prosecution. Without seeing the extent of the damage, I really couldn’t say, but knowing that you could get the damage fixed for £10 (or for free) when done through your insurance and Autoglass I deem that you have no excuse but to go and sort it out. Especially with the cold weather coming in – that crack will soon extend.

]]> By: victor http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-car-windscreen-damage-repair.html#comment-17582 victor Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:26:51 +0000 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=772#comment-17582 Could the police charge you if you have a windscreen crack of 10 cm that does not obstruct your visibility (not being in zone A of the windscreen) ?? Could the police charge you if you have a windscreen crack of 10 cm that does not obstruct your visibility (not being in zone A of the windscreen) ??

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