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[Richie London]

anyone know what the law is concerning windcreens, ive noticed a little crack in the centre very bottom of screen, probably about 40mm long. mot isnt till next jan. can i repair it??


richie

[Elite Pete]

I dont think you can repair a crack only a chip.

[Danny]

if its in the wiper sweep area it would fail an MOT I think, i'm not sure whether the resin treatment can repair cracks like they repair chips, would be an idea to enquire with autoglass or even RAC

i think it's something the cops would advise you get fixed immediately especially if its in the wiper area, but its hardly a driving ban offense

[Elite Pete]

Check your insurance and if its covered (usually pay first £50-60 excess)give it a smack

[Richie London]

i didnt think so, i'll keep me eye on it for now. ive a funny feeling i did it when i changed the hbv, i dropped the wiper as i took it off.

was a bit stressed trying to work with me boy yapping away lol

richie

[Richie London]

i'll have a word with my insurance, i'll e mail them. cheers  

richie

[Tony H]

The windscreen can form part of structure of the car so if it is cracked it's probably better to replace it. If it's not an insurance job,Before diving in and getting Autoglass etc to replace it ring round your local independant fitters you may find that you get a better deal. A couple of years ago I needed a Cav. screen replacing Autoglass quoted £180 a local chap did it for £70

[Andy B]

anyone know what the law is concerning windcreens, ive noticed a little crack in the centre very bottom of screen, probably about 40mm long. mot isnt till next jan. can i repair it??


richie

Have a look here.
http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_830.htm
You need to keep an eye on it to see if it grows any. I had a small crack at the bottom of my Senator's screen for years, untill one very sunny afternoon when I'd reversed the car on the drive. I got back in the car later in the day, & because the hot sun had been on the screen all day, what had been about an inch had grown to almost the height of the screen. This was a bout a week before we were due to drive to french France.

[Debs.]

This was a bout a week before we were due to drive to french France.

J'ai une fente dans la fenêtre de mon grand-mère de ma voiture!
 

[miggy]

Autoglass will tell you the requirements, watch them though, there my mates, especially the ones who hang about in Asda car parks..but thats another story.....some of you will know what i mean..

[Debs.]

Autoglass will tell you the requirements, watch them though, there my mates, especially the ones who hang about in Asda car parks..but thats another story.....some of you will know what i mean..

  Sir, you ARE positively asking for a right-ribbing!  

[miggy]

Autoglass will tell you the requirements, watch them though, there my mates, especially the ones who hang about in Asda car parks..but thats another story.....some of you will know what i mean..

  Sir, you ARE positively asking for a right-ribbing!  

Yes I know Dont know if you were on here at the time but I had a little scuffle with one of the autoglass chappies....well more than a scuffle......a couple of fist were thrown

[CaptainZok]

Fisticuffs even.

[Kevin Wood]

Most insurance companies will shell out for a repair without charging you the excess.

Kevin

[Richie London]

its now about 6" long due to an 11 yr old  slamming the car door every time he gets in and out.
im not covered for windscreen damage. im sure i had that included in my insurance.
this is what i just got back from autoglass:


Thank you for your enquiry to Autoglass. Based upon the following information provided we are able to give a quotation for your requirement of:

Original Price: £450.55
205 Discount Price: £363.60
AA Membership Price: £320.13

ive been given a number by a m8 to ring who said there well cheap, so shall call them tomorrow

richie