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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
Windscreen Replacement
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 differently in crashes, daily comfort, and even...
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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
Windscreen Replacement
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), tra...
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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
Windscreen Replacement
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 now f...
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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
Windscreen Replacement
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 and emergen...
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Understanding the Cost of Windscreen Replacement

And How to Get the Best Value
Mike Flanagan 03 Jul 2025
Windscreen Replacement
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 only...
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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
Windscreen Replacement
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.In...
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