When you look at cars and the various glass components that get installed inside them, you\u2019ll encounter two types of glass, either\u00a0laminated<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or tempered variants.<\/p>\n Front windscreens are laminated, and every other type of car glass \u2013 like those installed in the rear windscreen and side-door windows \u2013 are tempered.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#1dc0f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Although not immune from breaking, they designed this type of car glass to withstand far more levels of punishment than any other car glass segments before eventually breaking into shards.\u00a0<\/p>\n Their reasoning for this? To prevent any deadly injuries occurring from sharp shards of glass coming into play during a sudden accident and also to successfully stop any occupants of the vehicle from going through the windscreen during the collision.\u00a0<\/p>\n This glass type is also easier to repair in cases where it has minor damages so that you do not need to replace your windscreen whenever it\u2019s damaged, which saves on time on money.<\/p>\n You can produce Laminated glass by combining two glass sheets with a polyvinyl layer in between them. Once arranged together, these sheets are fused by high heat levels and then quenched by cold water to form laminated glass.<\/p>\n This type of glass is created primarily in mind to break and crumble more easily than laminated windscreens. The glass shards from this breakage are smaller and have rounded edges rather than sharp lines, which in turn won\u2019t harm anybody they come into contact with should there be an accident.<\/p>\n The unfortunate side effect to this design is that if a crack does appear (maybe from a pebble tossed from the road or a tree branch flung about in the wind), you can\u2019t get it repaired; it requires a complete replacement each time there are any signs of breakage. Luckily this glass is cheaper and easier to make than laminated glass.<\/p>\n We make tempered car glass through rapidly heating and then sudden cooling only one glass layer.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ukcarglass.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-its-made.jpg” alt=”windscreen rain sensor closeup” title_text=”How-its-made” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”contain” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#1dc0f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] When you look at the history of the windscreen, it\u2019s interesting to see the change in strength and technical ability. The first Ford Model T vehicles created the original windscreen in 1904 because of drivers getting swatted by stones, flitting insects, and any number of troublesome airborne projectiles that you\u2019ll still face daily on your driving route. They formed a thin glass pane as a shield, roughly the same type as a modern house window might have to resist this annoyance.<\/p>\n As cars grew in demand and technology enabled them to increase their speed, roadside injuries became more frequent, and glass shards entered into the fray to lead to significantly more severe results.<\/p>\n These wounds led the charge in producing car glass types that were more enduring and less likely to end in bodily harm in case they did shatter. This lead to the production of laminated and tempered glass discussed earlier.<\/p>\n In 1947, they founded the concept of rounded windscreens to the scene, and in another ten years, tints were discovered and were all the rage to help battle glare from the sun, often amplified by the properties of glass\u00a0before<\/em>\u00a0tinting.<\/p>\n Today\u2019s latest windscreens are pretty different from their predecessors, such as being more widespread and covered in a dye film<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ukcarglass.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Windscreen-ready-for-replacement.jpg” alt=”windscreen rain sensor closeup” title_text=”Windscreen-ready-for-replacement” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”contain” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#1a0a38″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#1dc0f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] O<\/strong>riginal\u00a0E<\/strong>quipment\u00a0M<\/strong>anufacturer, abbreviated to\u00a0OEM<\/strong>, means that the components used to reconstruct the broken glass section in question came from your vehicles\u2019 original producer and not a general goods ones<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#1dc0f0″ global_colors_info=”{}” min_height=”637.2px”] When the vehicle manufacturing company that manufactured your car designed and assembled the glass for your windscreens\u2019 and side windows, they designed the shape of that glass pane precisely with your particular vehicle in mind.<\/p>\n Some glass companies take those specific glass parts and sell them for other vehicles without paying too much attention to the finer details. This approach results in a predicament since installing glass parts that are not compatible or OEM certified will not fit. These parts won\u2019t interact with other pieces in the way they are designed to.\u00a0<\/p>\n Glass technicians who aren\u2019t well-versed in how these parts operate together or the proper installation methods could wield these materials, leading to a tangle of future problems.<\/p>\n To save yourself countless hours of problems and questionable quality glass, rather believe in car glass technicians who are OEM-certified.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ukcarglass.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Car-glass-shattered-818×1024-1.jpg” alt=”windscreen rain sensor closeup” title_text=”Car-glass-shattered-818×1024″ align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”contain” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#1dc0f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] ADAS is short for\u00a0a<\/strong>dvanced\u00a0d<\/strong>river-a<\/strong>ssistance\u00a0s<\/strong>ystems. ADAS was developed to both increase vehicle security and present greater convenience.<\/p>\n They do this by informing the driver of any potential dangers and \u2013 when needed and if feasible \u2013 initiating safeguards that support you with the aforementioned dangerous situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n ADAS include features like aided braking, adaptive cruise handling and road sign classification. The car glass ADAS characteristics usually incorporate a windscreen camera, electronically heated or soundproofed windscreens and a Heads-Up display.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ukcarglass.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ADAS-working-with-car-glass-1024×576-2.jpg” alt=”windscreen rain sensor closeup” title_text=”ADAS-working-with-car-glass-1024×576″ align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”contain” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#1a0a38″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#1dc0f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] With cars gaining more exciting and flashy gadgets over the years, it was only a manner of time before they started cooperating directly with your vehicle\u2019s glass sections.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ukcarglass.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/importance-of-a-clean-and-clear-windscreen.jpg” alt=”windscreen rain sensor closeup” title_text=”importance-of-a-clean-and-clear-windscreen” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”contain” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#1dc0f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Utilising light sensor technology to ascertain how much moisture is touching your windscreen at any given time, a rain sensor was produced in mind to support in the war versus driver\u2019s distractions. It assures that your scope of vision never becomes too distorted by precipitation without you noticing.<\/p>\n Once a pre-determined amount of rainfall (or any water really) gets into contact with your windscreen, a notification is sent to the windscreen wipers to alter their action accordingly.<\/p>\n By adding an\u00a0additional<\/em>\u00a0layer of vinyl to your laminated windscreen, your windscreen will obtain sound-dampening attributes and create a haven of quietness inside of your car. The external world\u2019s sonance levels will slip away as you drive, along with all your worries.<\/p>\n This ingenious little device logs video knowledge while driving and supports you in becoming more aware of the outside atmosphere to react better and faster to possible threats. It\u2019s also helpful for parking flawlessly on the first try and to render footage in those annoying court situations where you have to show the car accident mishap \u201cwasn\u2019t your fault\u201d.<\/p>\n You might possibly notice that specific vehicles\u2019 car glass has a slight greenish tint or that their windscreens have a grey piece bar near the top part.\u00a0<\/p>\n These both serve the same related function; removing the sun\u2019s blinding glare and defending your skin from its damaging UV rays.\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s a full day\u2019s job; the times you\u2019re most inclined to be blinded are in the morning and sunset when the sun rises and sets, and midday is when the sun\u2019s rays have the most significant potential to injure your skin.<\/p>\n Electrically heated glass is made when you triple-glaze the glass, allowing them to carry electronically-controlled radiant warmth, thus contributing to your car a magnified thermal-level luxury. It also supports with any worries of erosion and visibility problems caused by frost crystallisation or blizzard-type damage.<\/p>\n What Head-Up Displays can do is broadcast a floating picture of the essential information you\u2019d find extremely beneficial when driving your car.\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s presented directly onto of the windscreen before you.\u00a0<\/p>\n Most head-up displays will confer everything from your driving speed, cruise control and helpful directions.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#1dc0f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] A windscreen repair is a comparatively simple process, and in many instances, even one you can strive to do yourself. When there are barely any small cracks on the screen, and they aren\u2019t too large, car glass technicians can generally repair them promptly instead of needing to entirely replace them, which is a more complicated and costly procedure.<\/p>\n However, the process will switch over from a repair to a whole replacement if one of the following conditions is found:<\/p>\n If this happens, it means the damage has reached through a number of the glass and vinyl layers, and for your protection (as well as everyone in the car), you will need a complete replacement.\u00a0<\/p>\n This is where the car glass specialist will come and extract the entire windscreen and substitute it with another one of better sound quality, along with the other parts that interact with glass, as mentioned earlier.\u00a0<\/p>\n Unfortunately, this typically necessitates a whole lot more time and money to complete.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#1a0a38″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#1dc0f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] A few factors are required to perceive and notify the glass technician before they arrive, guaranteeing the exact windscreen is brought along. It will ultimately conclude the final cost of your windscreen replacement.<\/p>\n When we estimate the price of your windscreen replacement, we have to weigh several determinants.<\/p>\n Windscreen replacements can vary anywhere from \u00a3150 to \u00a31000 to perform. The three most important factors that determine this cost are the car make, model, and year of production.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#1dc0f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] The phrase \u201cmake<\/em>\u201d arises from the phrase\u00a0automaker,\u00a0<\/em>which notifies us which organisation built that car. A case of this would be Volkswagen, Peugeot or Ferrari. The more elegant the make, the more challenging the costs will be due to the more costly parts being required.<\/p>\n The car model is the catchword applied by the vehicle manufacturers to sell their diverse ranges of comparable cars\u2014the systems used by them to organise their product span over other models alternating between different manufacturers.\u00a0<\/p>\n For example, the Ford models\u2019 difference would be the\u00a0Ford<\/strong>\u00a0Bronco and the\u00a0Ford<\/strong>\u00a0Cougar. Same make \u2013 yes \u2013 but a whole different variety regarding features, specs and styles.\u00a0<\/p>\n The year they produced your car plays a fundamental role in the total cost. The BMW 3-series manufactured in 1991 versus the BMW 3-series made in 2021 will have less high-level characteristics and specs, making it more accessible and inexpensive to replace.\u00a0<\/p>\n Who should Icgo to for the best windscreen replacement or car glass repair?<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ukcarglass.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Side-window-smash-1024×768-1.jpg” alt=”windscreen rain sensor closeup” title_text=”Side-window-smash-1024×768″ align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”contain” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#1dc0f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Laminated<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Tempered Glass<\/strong><\/h3>\n
How has the glass in our windscreens changed over the years?<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#1dc0f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
What does OEM mean?<\/h2>\n
Why does this matter for car glass?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What are ADAS\u2019s?<\/h2>\n
What are some windscreen features that my car could have?<\/h2>\n
Rain Sensor<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Acoustic Windscreens<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Windscreen Camera<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Green Tint \/ Grey Sun Strip<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Electrically Heated Windscreen<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Heads Up Display<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What\u2019s the difference between a windscreen repair and a windscreen replacement?<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#1dc0f0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
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What affects the cost of my car glass or windscreen replacement?<\/h2>\n
Make\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Model\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Who should I go to for the best windscreen replacement or car glass repair?<\/h2>\n