Windscreen guides
In-depth guides to the questions drivers in Ireland ask most often about their windscreens.
Repairable windscreen cracks: chip vs crack repair
Size, type, position and age: how repairers decide whether a chip can be filled or the screen has to go.
Will a cracked windscreen fail the NCT?
What the test looks at on the windscreen, wipers and washers, and what to sort out before your appointment.
Windscreen calibration and ADAS cameras
Why lane assist and emergency braking cameras need recalibrating after a new screen, and how it is done.
Windscreen cover in Ireland and your no claims bonus
How glass cover works on Irish motor policies, excesses, approved repairers and protecting your discount.
Heated windscreen replacement
Wire and coated heated screens, matching the right glass, and why replacement costs more.
How to clean the inside of a windscreen
A smear-free method, and how to stop the inside of the glass misting up in damp Irish weather.