ChipRite

Windscreen Chips

 

Edinburgh's Winscreen Chip Leading Specialist

 

ChipRite provide a comprehensive windscreen repair service for chips caused to vehicle glass. Using the latest technology and materials we can mend star shaped breaks, and circular bullseye damage quickly and conveniently. As a general rule if the chip in your windscreen is no larger than the diameter of a pound coin you won't need to worry about replacing the glass. By dealing with the damage quickly you will save yourself money on a replacement screen excess. At ChipRite we often perform the job in around 30 minutes so do not hesitate to call us should you suffer any damage to your vehicle's windows.

All glass repairs carried out by ChipRite are only done so using the highest quality materials so that we guarantee your vehicle will pass this aspect of an MOT with flying colours. The work is virtually invisible to the naked eye and the repair won't impair your field of vision in any way.

Repairs are carried out using the latest technology; they return your screen to its original strength; comply with all MOT requirements; are optically clear and virtually invisible.

Don't let that small crack turn into a larger one requiring total windscreen replacement, call us now for a first class repair before you need to spend more than necessary.

 

MOT requirements for windscreens
The drivers view must not be impaired in anyway, so out go the fluffy dice and baby on board stickers, at least for the test! The windscreen must be free of cracks and damage, although small stone chips can be ignored as long as they are not obscuring the driver's field of view.

Area 'A' (see diagram below) is the 'critical' area. Within this area any chip or crack that obscures the driver's view has to be below a maximum diameter of 10mm.

The remaining area that is of concern for the MOT tester is that which the wipers sweep across. Within this region the cracks and spots must not exceed a diameter of 40mm Interior and externals mirrors must be securely and correctly fitted, and must be there if fitted as standard. They should not be damaged as to hinder rearward vision and must operate correctly. Items such as windscreen wipers, which should be of the correct size, must be able to effectively clean the windscreen and the rubber strips should be free of rips and tears.

The washer jets should be free-flowing and able to squirt efficiently onto the windscreen. Make sure that you top all water reservoirs up. An empty washer bottle will cause a fail.