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Car Windscreen Replacement: Why It’s Important to Get It Right

Mike Flanagan 04 Feb 2026
Car windscreen replacement is not something most drivers think about until it becomes unavoidable. A chip or crack can appear without warning, and what starts as a minor issue can quickly develop into a serious safety concern. When windscreen replacement is required, taking a considered and profe...
Mercedes “TV windscreen” explained — truth behind the viral story (what Mercedes owners should know)

Mercedes “TV windscreen” explained — truth behind the viral story (what Mercedes owners should know)

Mike Flanagan 20 Sep 2025
Mercedes “TV windscreen” — what’s actually happening (and what it means for drivers)If you’ve seen posts claiming Mercedes is replacing front windscreens with full-size TVs, you’re not alone — it’s been doing the rounds on social media and in a couple of motoring pieces. The short version: that h...
Why Choose UKWindscreens Over AutoGlass and Other National Chains?

Why Choose UKWindscreens Over AutoGlass and Other National Chains?

Mike Flanagan 19 Aug 2025
When you need a windscreen repair or replacement, you’re often faced with a choice: go with one of the big national chains, or choose a company like UKWindscreens. On the surface, it might look like they all do the same job – but the reality is very different. Here’s why more and more drivers are...
Mobile Windscreen Replacement – Fast, Convenient and Nationwide

Mobile Windscreen Replacement – Fast, Convenient and Nationwide

Mike Flanagan 16 Aug 2025
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years running UK Windscreens, it’s that windscreen damage never happens at a convenient time. A stone chips your glass on the motorway, a crack appears on your daily commute, or worse – you wake up to find a smashed windscreen before your day has even st...
Claiming on Insurance for Windscreen Replacement

Claiming on Insurance for Windscreen Replacement

Mike Flanagan 14 Aug 2025
If your windscreen has cracked, chipped, or taken a knock from a stray stone, you might be wondering whether your insurance can help cover the cost. The good news? In many cases, it can – and at UK Windscreens, we work directly with a wide range of insurers to make the process as smooth as possib...
Getting a New Windscreen – What You Need to Know

Getting a New Windscreen – What You Need to Know

Mike Flanagan 11 Aug 2025
Finding out you need a new windscreen isn’t exactly the highlight of anyone’s week. Whether it’s a crack from a stray stone on the motorway or a chip that’s grown into something far less manageable, at some point most drivers will have to deal with windscreen replacement. The good news? It’s not ...
Nissan Qashqai Windscreen Replacement – What You Need to Know

Nissan Qashqai Windscreen Replacement – What You Need to Know

Mike Flanagan 11 Aug 2025
The Nissan Qashqai has become one of the UK’s favourite family cars – reliable, stylish, and perfect for everything from the school run to weekend getaways. But no matter how careful you are, windscreens can fall victim to stones, bad weather, or the occasional unlucky bird strike.If your Qashqai...
Is same day windscreen replacement possible?

Is same day windscreen replacement possible?

Mike Flanagan 02 Aug 2025
We’ve all been there – you jump into your car, start the engine, and suddenly spot a great big crack running across your windscreen. Maybe it happened overnight, maybe a rogue stone on the motorway made a dramatic entrance. Either way, panic sets in: “Can I get this sorted today?”It’s a fair ques...
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...

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