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Types of Windscreen Cracks and Chips

[table-of-contents] Windscreens can suffer unsightly cracks and chips usually from an object flying through the air and hitting the glass. There are many different types of damage depending on where… Continue reading »

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Top Reasons Windscreens Crack and Chip

Windscreen chips and cracks are one of the most common problems that car owners face. Some windscreens don’t show any immediate signs of a chip or crack, but the next… Continue reading »

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Is Sat Nav Technology Distracting Drivers?

Satellite navigation is now a part of everyday life for thousands of drivers in the UK. Many of us turn to it as a highly indispensable tool for navigating wild,… Continue reading »

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Maintenance Checks and Tips for Windscreen Wipers

Introduction to windscreen wipers: Windscreen wipers are the small unsung heroes of vehicles; clearing rain, hail and snow quickly from our view when we need them, allowing us to drive… Continue reading »

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Is it Legal to Drive with a Cracked Windscreen in the UK?

Suffering a cracked windscreen is a commonplace occurrence which many motorists will have experienced but is it legal to drive with a cracked windscreen in the UK? [table-of-contents] Is it… Continue reading »

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Tips For Avoiding Pothole Damage to your Windscreen

Potholes are the one of the leading cause of damage to car windscreens, more so than accidents and general wear and tear. As the financial constraints on local government increase… Continue reading »

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The Different Types of Windscreens

Windscreens play an important role in the functioning of any vehicle. They need to be extremely durable as well as safe so that they limit the amount of injury caused… Continue reading »

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How to Defrost Your Windscreen?

Winter is an exciting time of year, but often brings unwanted surprises, especially for commuters, who try to set off to work in the mornings only to find their cars… Continue reading »

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Tinted Windscreens and The Law

Many car owners apply a coating of thin film or laminate to their car windows as a decorative effect, to increase privacy and to reduce heat and glare, but in… Continue reading »

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