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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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12th Jan 14 at 16:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My windscreen has 2 small marks in the 'zone' which they say affects the drivers vision.

The rules appear to say 'total damage not greater than 10mm in diameter' is fine.

Problem is, I have 2 separate marks which together are outside this, from stones that have flicked up. It's not a chip or crack, just a slight surface abrasion sort of thing.

MOT is due end of the month so wondered whether I need to get them sorted before or if they'll be ok until after the MOT?
corsadonk
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12th Jan 14 at 16:28   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Can you get a picture of them? Is it case of you can see them because you know they are there, and they ain't too bad?
deano87
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12th Jan 14 at 17:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Doubt they'll notice tbh.
MatthewR
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12th Jan 14 at 19:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
see if it passes first? most places will allow a free retest anyway
ed
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12th Jan 14 at 19:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My windscreen is covered in chips and scratches, I thought they'd pick up on them but it passed last MOT with no issues. As said, see if it'll pass and if not take it back for a free re-test.
deano87
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12th Jan 14 at 21:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Free retest normally if repair on site though?!
Ben G
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12th Jan 14 at 21:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by corsadonk
Can you get a picture of them? Is it case of you can see them because you know they are there, and they ain't too bad?


pretty much what you've said tbh. Can't notice them until I look for them. They don't show up on camera as they're that small.

Hopefully be ok.
corsadonk
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13th Jan 14 at 06:58   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
That will be fine then.
BeetleGav
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13th Jan 14 at 07:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mines covered in loads of chips. Passed easily
MatthewR
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13th Jan 14 at 07:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
quote:
Originally posted by corsadonk
Can you get a picture of them? Is it case of you can see them because you know they are there, and they ain't too bad?


pretty much what you've said tbh. Can't notice them until I look for them. They don't show up on camera as they're that small.

Hopefully be ok.


Pussy!
Ben G
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14th Jan 14 at 22:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I spoke too soon. Had a frost a couple nights ago and a small crack has appeared, like tiny spider legs. Not that big at all though so will need to give my insurance company a ring tomorrow and pay the 25 quid repair excess.



[Edited on 14-01-2014 by Ben G]
Kyle T
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14th Jan 14 at 23:27   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Am I thinking of someone else, or was your windscreen the source of drama in the past? Leaking or something...

Lotus Elise 111R

Impreza WRX STi
Jamie-C
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15th Jan 14 at 00:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
lol it'll be ok, my neighbours jeep has a crack going from one side of the screen to the other just above the wipers, passes every year no bother
Ben G
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15th Jan 14 at 10:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Kyle T
Am I thinking of someone else, or was your windscreen the source of drama in the past? Leaking or something...


Lol yes, first replacement they brought was for a z4 coupe. Second one didnt have the factory tinted sunstrip.

Its been in less than a year the joys of driving on arterial roads.
3CorsaMeal
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15th Jan 14 at 10:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mine is brand new perfect fitting sekurit one, not a mark on it, i'm really pleased about it.
flybikeslee
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15th Jan 14 at 10:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by BeetleGav
Mines covered in loads of chips. Passed easily


inferior BMW quality

 
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