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Car Side Window Replacement | Fast, Mobile & Affordable UK Service

Mike Flanagan 15 Aug 2025

Hints and Tips

If you’ve found yourself with a smashed or cracked car side window, you’re probably wondering how quickly it can be fixed, how much it will cost, and what the process involves. At UKWindscreens, we make car side window replacement straightforward, with clear pricing and a fully mobile service to ...

Claiming on Insurance for Windscreen Replacement

Mike Flanagan 14 Aug 2025

Windscreen Replacement Hints and Tips

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...

Can I get my windscreen replaced for free?

Mike Flanagan 25 Jul 2025

Windscreen Replacement Hints and Tips

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?

Mike Flanagan 14 Jul 2025

Windscreen Replacement Hints and Tips

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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Car Side Window Replacement | Fast, Mobile & Affordable UK Service

Claiming on Insurance for Windscreen Replacement

Can I get my windscreen replaced for free?

Is it legal to drive with a cracked windscreen?

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