It's raining, and if you haven't noticed the precipitation hopefully, your rain sensor would have triggered the windscreen wipers into action. At that point, does the action become academic, or are you aware of how well - or not - the wipers are sweeping away the...
Of all the 911 models, 993 - and sometimes others, like the 996 - windscreens can be problematic, They're notorious for creaking or wind noise; and this is usually attributed to the after the windscreen has been replaced. A very audible 'pitter-patter of rain' noise...
The history of Suzuki four-wheel drive cars began in the mid-sixties when Suzuki, embarked on a journey towards building a kei-class off-road vehicle. The first Suzuki-branded four-wheel drive was introduced in 1970 and after nearly three-decades of evolution, a Jimny...
Effective wiper blades are a crucial part of your car and car maintenance yet they are often overlooked. Windscreen wipers are repeatedly dragged across the glass countless times a year, in all weathers. If they're not clearing bird droppings, wipers are usually busy...
If you asked for advice, you would seek it from a reliable source. To go ahead without it is usually ill-advised. It pays to do your research. Due diligence. Just like asking for recommendations on a suitable restaurant, we trust the experience and opinions of others;...
American inventor Mary Anderson is credited with designing the first operational windscreen wiper in 1903. In Anderson's patent, she described her invention as a 'window cleaning device' for electric cars and other vehicles. The windscreen wiper has since remained one...
Third generation LR Discovery (L462; 2017–present) Images of a common issue with the current crop of Discos showing where the windscreens are leaking from, and why. Crackle Glaze This crackle-glaze patch indicates an issue with the substrate; this shiny appearance is...
Are you insured with Admiral insurance? Have you claimed for a cracked windscreen? Did they allow a genuine - OE - replacement? Did you know about the three year rule? Admiral's guide [under Windscreen Damage] states: "If your car is three years old or more, we may...
If you haven't passed a shop with a chalkboard displaying the message you might have seen it splashed across a viral message being passed around on social media: When you buy from a small business, you are not helping a CEO buy a third holiday home.You are helping a...
Whether it's a remedial (rust) repair, full body repaint or crash repair there is one small detail that many bodyshops - even windscreen installers - are overlooking. If there are remnants of the old Polyurethane adhesive they must either be masked before painting or...
Not all insurance companies are bad, but the ones I have dealt with recently represent the industry. I've insured my van with the same insurer (broker and underwriter) for the last four years. No claims, no convictions and not even an enquiry which could be classed as...
I replaced a windscreen for an Audi dealer, however, there was nothing wrong with the glass. I asked what the change was for, and it was pointed out that there was an issue with the automatic rain and light sensor. So why was the windscreen cited as the...
Mancunian bloke: "Can I speak to the business owner?" Certainly. What's your call in connection with? "My name's Gary and I'm calling from The Business Consultants. It's a quick business enquiry about..." [I interrupt his introduction] I can help...
When a windscreen repair or replacement company says they can direct bill insurance companies, or that they’re ‘insurance approved’, there’s something else you should know. Insurance companies do not like dealing with multiple suppliers. It’s far easier to deal with...
Why watching your windscreen fitter may not be a good idea. The moment you have been fearing has arrived. You're about to have your windscreen replaced, and the thought of a stranger getting intimate with your car is making you feel uncomfortable. What...
Now You See It... An illustration of Before and After stages of a typical windscreen repair. Have you recently had your windscreen repaired? Were you pleased with the results? Was there a discernible between the before and after appearances of the...
When butting up the PUR adhesive, most windscreen fitters are taught to run past the starting point and overlap the joint. This technique envelops the join, and is the easiest one to program the OEM robots with. Is this the best way? Why does it...
Myths and Misconceptions about Windscreen Replacement. 1. It's windscreen (or windshield). It is not a window screen. 2. Mastic is not used to bond windscreens into a car. The correct product is a high performance, specific and automotive grade...
By law you must have motor insurance to drive your vehicle on roads in the United Kingdom. This requirement has created an industry which is currently thought to be worth an estimated £9.4 billion a year. In short, you need insurance, and the providers want your...
Windscreen bonding and sealing on vehicles has evolved at an accelerated pace. Although traditional rubber mounted gaskets and butyl products can still be found on some older vehicles, liquid adhesives, also known as direct glazing compounds (DGC) are now the method...
Could Not, Did Not, or Would Not Repair? Shortly after this (pictured) windscreen was hit by a stone, the car owner called his insurance company to arrange for the damage to be repaired. His inbound call was subsequently diverted to his insurer's...
This is how a properly installed rain sensor should look: If the sensor gel pad is missing, it will affect the sensitivity - or functioning - of the sensor. Many windscreens are being replaced, and the sensor pad is not renewed. The auto wiper...
Windscreens are not dangerous, but are you at risk from one that has been poorly fitted? Motor vehicles today are safer than they have ever been: airbags, crumple zones, head restraints, impact protection, energy absorbing materials... we're quite protected in our...
It is widely thought of, that these 'price control mechanisms' which largely regulate the windscreen insurance claim values, act, in a significant way, to sell more aftermarket 'copy' glass and deny the consumer the benefit (and option) of genuine parts (OEM). The...