Windscreen repairs !!!

losgiganteskid

Just wondered what you thought of windscreen repairs as opposed to windscreen replacement. Are the invisible ??

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losgiganteskid wrote: »

Just wondered what you thought of windscreen repairs as opposed to windscreen replacement. Are the invisible ??

Almost invisible, but not totally.

CHR15

They can be very good to be fair, looks like a dob of glue at most when you inspect it closely.

I wouldn't want a repair if it was in my direct vision but if it is somewhere obscure at the top or the passenger side I would be happy to get a repair.

losgiganteskid

I suppose it's the difference between paying an insurance excess of £10 for repair and £75 excess for replacement. I'm having mine repaired next week but if i'm not happy with it I will go for a replacement

LandyAndy

I had a chip in the windscreen of my previous car. A windscreen repairer in the car park of the local Homebase told me it would fail the MoT. I checked with my local garage and they told me it wouldn't and showed me why using the approved template. It subsequently passed two MoTs.

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losgiganteskid wrote: »

I suppose it's the difference between paying an insurance excess of £10 for repair and £75 excess for replacement. I'm having mine repaired next week but if i'm not happy with it I will go for a replacement

£10?? my insurers do it for free, which insurers are charging £10?

neilmcl

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£10?? my insurers do it for free, which insurers are charging £10?

As do most.

Mobeer

Direct Line are one company who charge £10 excess for repairs

Kilty_2

Aviva charge £10 too.

My last car had a previous repair that was noticeable although I have no idea how old it was (though the car was seven years old, so not terribly I assume)

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Thanks, avoid Aviva and Direct Line then, any more?

Kilty_2

Heh - if you think that's bad....

A mate has cover with Quinn Direct - "Fully Comprehensive"

"You don't have glass cover, sir...."

It's just cost him £160 for a new side window....