Car Windscreen Crack - MOT Pass / Fail ?

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interstellaflyer wrote: »

I'd try it, you've got nothing to loose, you know that the worst case is a new screen.

... apart from the £50+ fee and the inconvenience of having to go back again to get a PASS :cool:

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interstellaflyer wrote: »

Not always, see my above post, I had a 30mm crack that stayed that way for 3 MOTs, even through weather conditions from near artic to near tropical.

It's not just the temperature changes, but the flexing of the body which a Ford Ka does quite a lot of when driven

interstellaflyer

Premier wrote: »

It's not just the temperature changes, but the flexing of the body which a Ford Ka does quite a lot of when driven

Ah but according to the Autoglass advert you have to get it done quick, as a change in temperature will cause the windscreen to crack right across. :cool:

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interstellaflyer wrote: »

Ah but according to the Autoglass advert you have to get it done quick, as a change in temperature will cause the windscreen to crack right across. :cool:

There's nowt Autoglass or anyone else can do with a crack that size other than replace the screen.

Autoglass® doesn't repair cracks ...

http://www.autoglass.co.uk/Windscreen-crack-repair.4734.0.html

If its chipped, it should be repaired as a matter of urgency to prevent a crack occurring.

What I suspect has happened here is that the crack propogated despite, or perhaps because of, the attempted repair. That happens sometimes ...

Either way, the windscreen does now need to be replaced as a matter or urgency if the vehicle is to be used.

thegirlintheattic

Getting your windscreen replaced should not affect no claims or your renewal quote - although you will have to pay the excess.

wobbley

If Autoglass repaired the original chip and it has cracked off then it will be covered under their lifetime guarantee. If it has cracked from the point of repair they should put you a new screen in FOC. Alternatively get some quotes for a new screen. You may find some of the small independant fitters could do it for around £80 ish.

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wobbley wrote: »

If Autoglass repaired the original chip and it has cracked off then it will be covered under their lifetime guarantee. If it has cracked from the point of repair they should put you a new screen in FOC. Alternatively get some quotes for a new screen. You may find some of the small independant fitters could do it for around £80 ish.

You wish!

Autoglass will charge the price of a replacement screen, but will deduct the price of the failed attempted repair.

Edit: As it says on their website:

We repair first

At Autoglass® we always try to repair windscreen chips where possible to save you both time and money

interstellaflyer

Premier wrote: »

There's nowt Autoglass or anyone else can do with a crack that size other than replace the screen.

Of coarse there's nowt they can do about a crack that size, however, you are missing the point of my post, which was that their advertising was misleading.

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interstellaflyer wrote: »

Of coarse there's nowt they can do about a crack that size, however, you are missing the point of my post, which was that their advertising was misleading.

That was over 2 weeks ago. :eek:

You still banging on about this? :cool:
If you are so concerned about their advertising, report it.
http://www.asa.org.uk/complaints/how-to-complain.aspx

vaio

sav_606_rebels wrote: »

.........I have cover on my insurance for windscreens - with £60 excess - but I'm reluctant to claim on my first year driving, as it may affect my renewal price......

If that's in the wiper sweep then it's a fail unless the tester doesn't spot it.

With a £60 excess and a Ka screen don't even think about an insurance claim or even mentioning it to your insurer. Ring around local independent screen fitters and get it replaced