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Is it Legal to Sleep in Your Car?
Many of us spend a lot of time in our cars each day, and with all this driving, it is not uncommon to feel tired behind the wheel. With ever-present… Continue reading »
Top 10 Iconic Windscreen Scenes in Films
There's nothing better for relaxing than sitting down, putting your feet up and sticking on a good film. Here at The Windscreen Company, we've put together our pick of the top ten… Continue reading »
Winter Car Checks for Driving in Snow and Ice [Checklist]
When it comes to ensuring your car is safe for use over winter, there are various checks you should be doing and precautions you should be taking. In this article… Continue reading »
Is it Illegal to Drive Over a Zebra Crossing?
While Zebra crossings are being gradually replaced with traffic light controlled Puffin and Pelican crossings, they remain a common feature of the UK's road network. When were Zebra crossing first… Continue reading »
Is it Legal to Drive with a Broken Wing Mirror?
With many drivers, having to park their cars on the road or other high-risk places such as shared car parks, their vehicles are unfortunately prone to wing mirror damage. Whether… Continue reading »
Is it Legal to Drive Barefoot?
Answer No law explicitly forbids driving without shoes, but doing so could indirectly fall under the 1988 Road Traffic Act, as 'driving without due care and attention' is a minor… Continue reading »
Top 7 Common Windscreen Myths and Misconceptions
A windscreen is an essential part of a vehicle’s strength, so it’s important to keep it in good overall condition. But no matter how careful you are, a number of… Continue reading »
What’s the Cause of Smudges on Your Windscreen?
Do you get annoyed because whenever you turn on your windscreen wipers, they leave smudgy trails? It's a common issue making things difficult for drivers all around the world and… Continue reading »
Top Tips: Removing Car Window Stickers
Everyone can relate to the frustration that goes hand in hand with removing an old window sticker. Often, it begins to peel off all on its own, but when removed… Continue reading »
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