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Cracked windscreen...

vtmil
vtmil Posts: 282 Forumite
in Motoring
I've searched the forum which has answered some of my questions, but i'm hoping someone with experience/knowledge can help me please???

I have a crack in my windscreen (appeared yesterday). It starts at the edge on the drivers side and is about 3 inches long, hairline type, doesn't go all the way through. -Can this be fixed?

TPFT insurance (doubt covers windscreen cover)- can anyone confirm?

Car is Citroen Saxo S reg. - Could i buy the glass from the scrapyard?

IF it can't be fixed do i have to replace the windscreen straight away?

Thanks in advance:confused:

Vtmil
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  • MarkyMarkD
    MarkyMarkD Posts: 9,913 Forumite
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    Most TPFT insurance does not cover windscreens although sometimes you can choose to add it as an extra. If you don't know that it's covered, it probably isn't.

    You definitely could buy the glass from a scrapyard, but you would then need to fit it yourself or find someone who is willing to fit a second-hand windscreen, both of which might be easier said than done.

    It's not safe to drive a car with a cracked windscreen and if you ignore the problem it might break completely at the most inconvenient moment. Best get it fixed.
  • highguyuk
    highguyuk Posts: 2,763 Forumite
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    If it's hairline, you can have it repaired cheap enough. Probably much cheaper than going down the scrappy/getting it fitted route.
    -highguyuk-



  • vtmil
    vtmil Posts: 282 Forumite
    thanks! I hate it when things like this happen! Off to search for a cheap(er) windscreen repairer.

    much appreciated

    vtmil
  • jonathon
    jonathon Posts: 760 Forumite
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    highguyuk wrote: »
    If it's hairline, you can have it repaired cheap enough. Probably much cheaper than going down the scrappy/getting it fitted route.


    you cant repair a crack
  • MarkyMarkD
    MarkyMarkD Posts: 9,913 Forumite
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    Yes, a three inch crack sounds a bit OTT for a repair. Many chips can be repaired, but cracks are a bit more serious.
  • vtmil
    vtmil Posts: 282 Forumite
    oh no, even one that hasnt gone spidery? thanks
  • raskazz
    raskazz Posts: 2,877 Forumite
    vtmil wrote: »
    oh no, even one that hasnt gone spidery? thanks

    The crack will grow and grow if you leave it - especially with the contraction/expansionas a result of the changes in temperature at this time of year.
  • tomstickland
    tomstickland Posts: 19,538 Forumite
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    Get a new windscreen from Autoglass style place.
    Happy chappy
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    rumour has it that if your windscreen is cracked you have lost upto 90% of the vehicles strength,so it will fail an mot,cracks are not repairable like chips,try auto windscreens or autoglass or someone like that,you may be surprized at the price they give you,it may be just as expensive as fitting a 2nd hand one.
    ...work permit granted!
  • manda1205
    manda1205 Posts: 2,366 Forumite
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    saxo windscreens are bonded in so could not get one from scrappy would have to be proffessionaly fitted. If you ask around you'll prob get one for under £100, job done!
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