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Law & MOT20 Sep 20266 min read

Can you drive with a cracked windscreen in the UK?

The MOT rules on chips and cracks, what counts as obstructing your view, and when a small chip becomes a fail.

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Published
20 September 2026
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6 min read
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Law & MOT

A chip is easy to ignore until it spreads. This guide explains, in plain English, what we look at when a windscreen is damaged — and why acting early is usually the cheaper, safer choice.

Why a small chip matters

A windscreen is part of the car's structure and, on many models, the place where cameras and sensors look out. Damage in the driver's line of sight can distract, and a crack can grow with every temperature change and bump in the road.

If you can see it from the driver's seat, it is worth a phone call.

What we check first

  • Where the damage is, and whether it sits in your direct view of the road
  • How large it is, and whether it has started to spread
  • The type of glass, and any sensors or camera fitted behind it

Repair or replace?

Some damage can be repaired; some needs a new screen. We tell you which, and agree the price before we start.

What to do next

  1. Take a photo of the damage and your registration plate
  2. Call or WhatsApp us — we are open 24 hours
  3. We confirm the glass, the price and a time, then come to you

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