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Can I get my windscreen replaced for free?

Can I get my windscreen replaced for free?

Mike Flanagan 25 Jul 2025
In short: no. Whilst some windscreen chips can be repaired for free under your insurance windscreen cover, windscreen replacement almost always carries a cost. Read on to find out when you might pay only the excess, and when you’ll have to cover the full bill yourself.How Windscreen Cover WorksMa...
Is it legal to drive with a cracked windscreen?

Is it legal to drive with a cracked windscreen?

Mike Flanagan 14 Jul 2025
In a summary, while it’s not automatically illegal to drive with a tiny chip or hairline crack in your windscreen, the law does draw the line when that damage begins to impair your vision. Under the Road Traffic Act, you’re responsible for keeping your vehicle safe, and a cracked windscreen can l...

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