Windscreen Chip Repair

chirpychippy · 2026-09-04T15:03:28+0100

Just been to Halfords, they charged me £50 for this repair, theres a hole in the screen still, possibly where they drilled it and its still rough to the touch.

I dont think its been done properly, but im no expert....

Old Salt · 2026-09-04T16:44:10+0100

That is terrible, repairs I have had in the past are virtually undetectable. Stevie Wonder would be able to see yours.

Murdochcat · 2026-09-04T17:00:26+0100

This one earlier this week resulted in a new heated windscreen

freddiemercurystwin · 2026-09-04T18:30:49+0100

The mistake was going to Halfrauds.

pete01 · 2026-09-04T18:36:40+0100

freddiemercurystwin said:
The mistake was going to Halfrauds.

Why?

Burnerman · 2026-09-04T19:18:59+0100

Not a good repair, I'm afraid....an MOT tester may not like it!
John

norseman · 2026-09-04T20:54:11+0100

Burnerman said:
Not a good repair, I'm afraid....an MOT tester may not like it!
John

+1
Any such repair I've had done has been virtually invisible.
If the repair is within the designated vision zone I'd be tempted to go back to Halfords & complain, using the MOT concern angle as leverage.
I assume they were the repairer approved by your insurer in which case you could raise your concerns with them.

chirpychippy · 2026-09-05T07:58:01+0100

Autowindscreens are my insurance approved repairers, its in the A Zone, Mot this Monday.

Damage happened Thursday on motorway, i couldn't get the van in via AW they are fully booked, against my better judgement went to Halfords.

freddiemercurystwin · 2026-09-05T10:25:54+0100

pete01 said:
Why?

It would seem you have your answer already.

chirpychippy · 2026-09-05T11:17:59+0100

Thank you, one and all, I was quite sure it was substandard but others views have helped.

The manager wasn't very forthcoming when I brought it up in the store, just sat in his chair for a smidging longer than my own tolerance level permitted.

The repair has fallen out he advised, so it was a sh1t repair then wasn't it mate?

Now waiting for another go...

norseman · 2026-09-05T13:49:10+0100

chirpychippy said:
Autowindscreens are my insurance approved repairers, its in the A Zone, Mot this Monday.
Damage happened Thursday on motorway, i couldn't get the van in via AW they are fully booked, against my better judgement went to Halfords.

Tricky when you are between a rock & a hard place, I emphasis.
Hope you get it sorted to your (& your wallet's) satisfaction.

To me 'H' are only good for not quibbling if you return faulty/unsuitable purchases & people who buy air fresheners/fluffy dice.

Windscreen Chip Repair

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