A small crack in my windscreen

Chives · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:06

Hey guys,

Managed to create a small crack in my windscreen today

Basically whilst fiddling around with the wipers I managed to smash the arm into the windscreen causing a small but nonetheless concerning crack. My dad insists that it isn't anything significant and doesn't need to be fixed, I however disagree. Here is a photo of the damage. Cheers

Howard · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:07

Time for a new windscreen!

Dale V · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:08

Thats not really small and cant be fixed, needs a new screen

Chives · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:08

Howard said:
Time for a new windscreen!

I really do hope you're not serious. The only person who could afford to do that is my dad and he is refusing to acknowledge that it is a problem.

Howard · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:10

Chives said:
I really do hope you're not serious. The only person who could afford to do that is my dad and he is refusing to acknowledge that it is a problem.

Why wouldn't I be? Assuming you have fully comprehensive insurance, it should only cost you about £75 max.

loltim · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:11

small?

PhillyDee · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:13

Thats not just a chip!

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/safety/windscreen-vision-safety.html

Theres stuff about zones and MOT failures, surely that would make it not-roadworthy?

Chives · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:13

Howard said:
Why wouldn't I be? Assuming you have fully comprehensive insurance, it should only cost you about £75 max.

3rd party sadly. I'm guessing this means I'll have to pay a lot more?

[TW]Fox · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:15

One day it will turn into a bigger crack. Until then its no big deal.

SilverTongue · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:15

even IF it wasn't significant enough for a new windscreen you'll be replacing wipers every time it rains. Any damage to the windscreen is significant and should be fixed asap

Chives · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:18

[TW]Fox;23963612 said:
One day it will turn into a bigger crack. Until then its no big deal.

I'm not happy to leave it, I want it sorted immediately but don't have the money to do so

SilverTongue said:
even IF it wasn't significant enough for a new windscreen you'll be replacing wipers every time it rains. Any damage to the windscreen is significant and should be fixed asap

I understand this absolutely and I want it fixed asap. Just need to get the money from somewhere

Howard · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:19

Make it bigger until your dad acknowledges the problem and offers to pay for it?

Chives · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:29

Howard said:
Make it bigger until your dad acknowledges the problem and offers to pay for it?

I don't think I'll have much choice to be honest. Is it safe to continue driving it until it gets worse though?

Howard · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:31

It's not what I'd call ridiculously unsafe, its structural integrity will be rather compromised though. I'd want it sorted ASAP if it was me.

What car is it? The price of a screen can vary from a couple of hundred to many hundreds!

Participant · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:31

I must be missing something here, as there are several very long cracks in that screen. Replacement.

Chives · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:33

Robbie G said:
I must be missing something here, as there are several very long cracks in that screen. Replacement.

I fully understand this. But I am 17 and do not have the money to sort it by myself, hence having to rely on my dad who refuses to do anything about it.

Biohazard · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:34

Go outside and put a brick through it then.

See if he thinks that's not an issue.

Howard · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:34

Chives said:
hence having to rely on my dad who refuses to do anything about it.

Give it a few good whacks with the palm of your hand. Show him the results. Hold out hand. Wait while he opens his wallet.

Biohazard · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:36

Jump the car, repeatedly. You'll see the cracks getting bigger with each landing. Or just press against it, they'll spider out quite nicely.

Chives · 18 Mar 2013 at 21:39

Biohazard said:
Go outside and put a brick through it then.

See if he thinks that's not an issue.

Hahaha I don't think he'd react to well to that.

Howard said:
Give it a few good whacks with the palm of your hand. Show him the results. Hold out hand. Wait while he opens his wallet.

I think this is the best and only option. Will do