Your car’s windscreen is probably one of the most important components that protects you as you drive. It is one thing to have excellent brakes or power steering but without your windscreen the chances are that you will get very wet during a rain storm, very cold and white during a snow storm, seriously hurt by flying debris, and not to mention the amount of bugs you would have to have removed from in between your teeth. Because of its critical job your windscreen should be carefully checked every so often to make sure its structural integrity is still solid. A small chip or tiny crack can very quickly and easily be repaired, usually with the use of a resin mixture, leaving the windscreen looking brand new. However, a larger crack or spider web crack might be cause to have the entire windscreen totally replaced.
As far as the MOT results go, a chip on your windscreen that is in your line of sight but less than 10 millimetres in size will not affect the result of your test. However, a chip or crack anywhere on the windscreen that measures more than 40 millimetres will be a fail on your MOT. Therefore, in order to pass the test it is advisable to have the windscreen repaired or replaced before you take your car for the test.
To Repair or Replace, that is the Question
Any windscreen that cannot be repaired must be replaced with a brand new windscreen. Most traveling automotive glass companies will carry some stock on board for specific models and makes of cars. Other windscreens will have to be ordered from the supplier or the warehouse and may take up to twenty-four hours.
If you have a crack in your windscreen that is larger than the acceptable 40 mm allowance you might want to consider talking to your insurance company. If you have got comprehensive coverage your policy will probably cover you for a free windscreen replacement with no financial costs to you. Contact your insurer to find out if you qualify for a free replacement windscreen before you decide to spend money on getting a new one for your car. You can choose a company that does mobile windscreen replacement in Gloucester or anywhere in the country come to you.
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