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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...
The Cost of Windscreen Replacement - Explained

The Cost of Windscreen Replacement - Explained

Wondering how much windscreen replacement costs?
Mike Flanagan 22 Jul 2025
Replacing a car windscreen isn’t exactly a cheap afternoon project. In fact, when drivers first hear the price, they often do a double-take (and perhaps utter a few choice words under their breath). Why on earth does a sheet of glass cost so much? As it turns out, there’s more to your windscreen ...
ADAS Calibration: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It’s Done

ADAS Calibration: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It’s Done

Mike Flanagan 22 Jul 2025
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have become common in modern cars – think of features like automatic emergency braking or lane-keeping that gently steer you back in lane. But to work properly, these high-tech safety systems need to be calibrated correctly. In this article, we’ll explain...

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