Weather damaged windscreen-scraping off snow and ice
Weather damaged windscreen As I write this, at the start of March 2023, snow is forecast in the UK this week. Remember to clear your windscreen of snow and ice effectively and efficiently. A weather damaged windscreen could reduce your visibility. This is not only dangerous but illegal But what is the correct way to continue reading…
I have a cracked windscreen, now what ?
You have noticed a crack in your windscreen! But what can you do now? Well dont panic and just ring Motorway Windscreens on any of the numbers in the website. We will ask for your registration number, this will enable us to start a quote on the computer, so that even if you ring back continue reading…
What type of windscreen do i have ?
How do i know what type of windscreen i have ? Are all windscreens the same for all any one make of car? What options are there for my cars windscreen ? Will you bring the right glass for my car ? These are all viable questions that you might ask yourself when choosing a continue reading…
Rotherham Windscreens New Site, Parkgate
Motorway windscreens are pleased to announce that we have set up a satellite office in Parkgate, Rotherham. Call Rotherham Windscreens on 01709 432066 This site has been selected for its central location to Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley. There is easy access from the M1 M18 and M62 motorways Rotherham windscreens are able to use continue reading…
Camera Calibration
Adas Camera Calibration Do you know if your car has got Lane Departure Warning (LDW) or Lane Keep Assist (LKA)? Did you know that this is activated by a camera fitted to the inside of your windscreen? So when your windscreen is replaced , the camera is carefully removed. It is refitted onto a special continue reading…
Windscreen Cleaning, Do’s and Dont’s
How clean is your windscreen ? You can see out of it, so it must be clean, right? Probably not! Your windscreen might look clean to you but in reality it is more than likely covered in dirt and grime. In the winter months this is even more likely due to salt on the damp continue reading…
Leaking Windscreen
Leaking windows are a nuisance. The most common cause is a poorly fitted windscreen after a previous replacement, or bodywork damage. There are a couple of ways that a leaking windscreen can be spotted. The most obvious, is visible water ingress, where you can see water dripping or running. The less obvious is windows misted continue reading…
Know your chips
There are many various reasons that glass can be damaged and the most common is a Stone Chip. Stone chips should be assessed and mended as soon as you notice the damage. The longer they are left, the more chance that they will become ingrained with damp or dirt making the stone chip repair less continue reading…
Glass Cutting. Can glass be cut on site ?
Cutting glass on site? Motorway Windscreens Plant Glazing Services can cut glass on site. This is generally an option on plant machinery and forklifts requiring flat glass The replacement glass required must be flat and with no holes required What is the process? A template is made from either cardboard or the broken glass continue reading…
Can I Tint All My Car Windows?
Window tinting is more popular than ever, mainly because of the benefits it provides. However, it is possible to have windows which have been tinted too heavily, and this could land you in some trouble. In this article, we’ll be explaining the laws on tinted windows, together with the penalties if you’re caught out and continue reading…