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    My Cabrio windscreen recently developed a small crack from the bottom on the passenger side. After checking with the MoT station I was assured it would be a fail, so I'd have to get it fixed. My insurance had windscreen cover (xs £90), and the broker (M R Bloor) gave me the number to call to get it fixed. I eventually got put through to Auto Windscreens who took all the details. Then I got a call back from the fitter to say that they were unable to cut laminated glass, or fit non-standard screens. Fat lot of use! I think the same problem would be encountered with National Windscreens or any of the other big boys.

    I eventually found a company who knew what was needed and came to my house, cut out the old screen, primed the rust spot that had caused the crack, and cut and fitted the new screen, all in an hour and a half. And all for £120 + vat! Not worth going through the insurance in view of the excess. They can also do toughened glass (side windows) to order - it needs heat treating, so can't be done on the spot. Anyone else with glass problems should find them helpful.

    They are based in Halifax, but if you are too far from them, they can put you in touch with someone more local. Call Specialist Glazing Services (Halifax) Ltd (aka Halifax Windscreens) on 01422 361063.

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    Re: Windscreen

    Hi Dave,
    I bet they couldn't do a Roadster in hour and a half, but its sure nice to know they can cut laminate, what stock flat screen did they use?
    Ben Caswell probably not the last word on anything here!!

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    • #3
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      Hi Dave,
      Thanks for that. It is good to know there is someone out there prepared to try and help. The idea of a crack in the roadster screen scares the wotsit out of me and i am pretty sure my insurer would not cover it either. Has anyone come across windscreen repairers nearer the south coast?
      Tom

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      • #4
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        I can't see a Roadster being any more difficult than a Cabrio, unless the screen is recessed into the frame. Just used a sheet of glass, not from any other vehicle. They can also do buses, lorries, tractors, etc from what I can make out.

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        • #5
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          The screen is inside the frame and has to be released and the screen clamp removed then you need to slide the screen down in the groove. Trust me DAVE I have done it!!
          Ben Caswell probably not the last word on anything here!!

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          • #6
            Re: Windscreen

            I've just removed the screen from my Roadster and nerve racking experience.
            I'm going to make a template out of spare piece of galv steel sheet, "just in case", so if anyone wants a copy traced onto brown paper let me know.

            Paul H.

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