Windscreen Cover

Windscreen cover provides crucial protection, helping to repair or replace damaged windscreens and other car windows with minimal hassle. Cracks, chips, or a completely shattered windscreen can escalate from minor inconvenience to major expense. This feature ensures peace of mind for full license drivers as well as learner drivers.

What Does Windscreen Cover Include?

Windscreen cover typically includes:

✅ Repair of small chips or cracks before they worsen.
✅ Replacement of a severely damaged or shattered windscreen.
✅ Coverage for rear and side windows, and sometimes glass sunroofs.
✅ Repairs to bodywork scratched or damaged by shattered glass.
✅ Recalibration of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) post-repair or replacement.

While comprehensive, windscreen cover has some exclusions:

❌ Damage caused deliberately or through misuse, such as improper cleaning.
❌ Wear and tear, including scratches from old wipers.
❌ Damage from ignoring existing chips, which then worsen.
❌ Breakages during motorsport or track use.
❌ Internal vehicle glass or reflectors, unless specified in the policy.

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Why Get Windscreen Cover?

  • Affordable Repairs and Replacements: Windscreens are prone to damage from flying debris or sudden impacts. Without cover, repairs or replacements can be costly.
  • MOT Compliance: A damaged windscreen in your line of vision can fail an MOT or attract legal penalties, which windscreen cover can help prevent.
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Key Benefits for Learners Drivers

  • Peace of Mind: Get help when a small crack or chip occurs, before it becomes a larger, costlier problem.
  • Flexible Excess Options: Lower excess for repairs compared to standard car insurance claims.
  • Prompt Support: Partnered repair services ensure a seamless and speedy process, often available 24/7.
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How Does Windscreen Cover Work?

  1. Check Your Policy: Windscreen cover may be included or offered as an optional extra for a small fee. Always confirm the terms of your learner driver insurance.
  2. Report Damage Quickly: Address chips or cracks as soon as possible to avoid more extensive damage.
  3. Use Approved Repairers: Insurers often recommend approved providers, which can reduce your excess and speed up the process.

FAQs

No, some learner driver policies include windscreen cover as standard, while others offer it as an optional add-on for a small additional fee.

Typically, windscreen claims do not impact your no-claims bonus. However, it’s important to confirm this with your insurer.

Driving with a significant crack or chip in your windscreen can result in MOT failure, legal penalties, or increased risk during accidents. It’s safer to get it fixed immediately.

This depends on your policy. Some insurers cover minor repairs without an excess, but replacements often require a small excess payment.

This depends on your policy. Some insurers cover minor repairs without an excess, but replacements often require a small excess payment.