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Windscreen chip repair or replacement: how to tell which you need
Repairs

Windscreen chip repair or replacement: how to tell which you need

Chip repair or a new windscreen? How size, position and cracks decide it, why acting early saves money, and how to get a fast answer from a photo.

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Can you drive with a cracked windscreen in NSW?
Safety

Can you drive with a cracked windscreen in NSW?

What a cracked windscreen means for safety and roadworthiness in NSW, which damage matters most, and what to do before your rego inspection.

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Car window smashed? What to do in the first hour
Break-ins

Car window smashed? What to do in the first hour

Break-in or stone through the window? How to make the car safe, what to photograph for police and insurance, and how to get the glass replaced fast.

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How long does a windscreen replacement take, and when can I drive?
Replacement

How long does a windscreen replacement take, and when can I drive?

Most car windscreens take about an hour to fit, plus adhesive curing time before driving. What affects the time and what to do after a replacement.

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Camera behind your mirror? What it means for a windscreen replacement
Newer cars

Camera behind your mirror? What it means for a windscreen replacement

Many newer cars have a camera or sensor mounted on the windscreen for lane keeping and emergency braking. What that means when the glass is replaced.

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Mobile windscreen replacement or a workshop: which is better?
Mobile service

Mobile windscreen replacement or a workshop: which is better?

Mobile windscreen replacement brings the glass to your home, work or site. When mobile fitting makes sense, when it does not, and how to prepare.

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Truck windscreen replacement: a guide for fleet and transport managers
Trucks

Truck windscreen replacement: a guide for fleet and transport managers

How truck windscreen replacement works for prime movers, rigids and buses, how to cut downtime, and what information speeds up a quote.

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Excavator and machinery glass: getting a broken cab back to work
Machinery

Excavator and machinery glass: getting a broken cab back to work

Broken cab glass on an excavator, loader or forklift stops work. How machinery glass is replaced on-site and what to send for a fast quote.

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Does car insurance cover windscreen replacement?
Insurance

Does car insurance cover windscreen replacement?

Many comprehensive policies cover windscreen replacement, sometimes with an excess or as an optional extra. What to check in your policy before you book.

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Why windscreen chips spread in Sydney summers
Repairs

Why windscreen chips spread in Sydney summers

Heat, cold changes and air conditioning put stress on chipped glass. Why Sydney summers turn chips into cracks, and simple ways to protect your windscreen.

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