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Windscreen Replacement Cost: What Affects the Price in the UK?

Windscreen Replacement Cost: What Affects the Price in the UK?

Mike Flanagan 05 Jul 2025

A chipped or cracked windscreen isn’t just an inconvenience — it can also be a safety risk and even result in an MOT failure. But how much does it actually cost to replace a windscreen in the UK? And what makes one quote more expensive than another?

In this blog, we’ll explore the typica...

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Window Tints and the Law: What UK Car Owners Need to Know

Window Tints and the Law: What UK Car Owners Need to Know

Mike Flanagan 05 Jul 2025

Window tinting is one of those subtle upgrades that can make a car look sleeker, feel cooler, and offer a bit of added privacy. Whether it’s for style, protection from the sun, or to keep the car interior hidden from view, many drivers see window tint as a must-have. But how dark is too dark? ...

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Laminated vs Standard Side Window Glass in Vehicles

Laminated vs Standard Side Window Glass in Vehicles

Mike Flanagan 05 Jul 2025

Your car’s side windows are made of safety glass, but not all safety glass is the same. Most vehicles use either laminated or tempered (also called toughened) glass for the side windows. While both types are designed with safety in mind, they behave differentl...

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Right-hand vs Left-hand Drive: What UK Drivers Need to Know

Right-hand vs Left-hand Drive: What UK Drivers Need to Know

Mike Flanagan 05 Jul 2025

In simple terms, a right-hand drive (RHD) car has the driver’s seat and steering wheel on the right side, while a left-hand drive (LHD) car has them on the left . These correspond to which side of the road traffic uses.  In left-driving countries (like the UK, Ireland, Australia, Japan), ...

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Heads-Up Displays in Vehicles: A Calm and Clear Guide

Heads-Up Displays in Vehicles: A Calm and Clear Guide

What they are, which cars have them and why they matter for windscreen replacement costs
Mike Flanagan 05 Jul 2025

Imagine glancing at the road ahead and seeing your speed, directions and safety warnings appear gently on the windscreen itself—without needing to peer down at the dashboard. That’s the promise of a Heads-Up Display (HUD), a feature once confined to high-end sports cars and fighter jets but no...

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Modern Windscreens: More Than Just Glass

Modern Windscreens: More Than Just Glass

How today’s vehicle technologies have transformed your windscreen into a vital piece of safety tech
Mike Flanagan 04 Jul 2025

Gone are the days when a car windscreen was simply a sheet of glass to keep out the wind and rain. Modern windscreens are now a central part of your vehicle’s safety systems, quietly working alongside cameras, sensors and software to help keep you safe on the road.

From lane assistance a...

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Buying a Car with a Damaged Windscreen: Risks and Tips

Buying a Car with a Damaged Windscreen: Risks and Tips

Mike Flanagan 03 Jul 2025

If you’ve come across a used car with a cracked, chipped, or even missing windscreen, you might be wondering: is it worth buying? A damaged windscreen isn’t always a dealbreaker, but it can come with legal, safety, and financial implications — and it’s something that should never be overlooked...

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Understanding the Cost of Windscreen Replacement

And How to Get the Best Value
Mike Flanagan 03 Jul 2025

A chipped or cracked windscreen is never a welcome sight. Whether it’s a stray stone on the motorway or a sudden temperature change that pushes a small chip into a spreading crack, windscreen damage is something most drivers in the UK will deal with at some point. But when replacement is the o...

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