Does Your Windscreen Need Calibration?

What is Calibration?

Many vehicles have a forward-facing camera mounted behind the windscreen. It helps operate features such as lane departure warnings and automatic emergency braking. When the windscreen is replaced, the camera may need to be recalibrated so it can read the road accurately through the new glass. Depending on the vehicle, this may require specialist equipment, a workshop visit or a road test, adding time and cost to the replacement. The requirements vary by make and model, so it’s important to confirm that any necessary calibration is completed.

Your windscreen also plays an important role in your vehicle’ssafety and visibility, so damage should not be ignored.

Spotted a chip?

A small chip in your windscreen might not seem urgent, but it canquickly develop into a larger crack, especially with changes in temperature,vibrations from driving or travelling over uneven roads.

Once a chip spreads or becomes too large, repair may no longer bepossible, and the entire windscreen may need to be replaced.

Why act quickly

Repairing a windscreen chip early can often be quicker, simplerand less costly than replacing the complete windscreen.

Here’s what to do:

• Get in touch with us as soon as possible. We’ll guide you through the appropriate claims process.
• Ask your broker to check your insurance policy for the applicable windscreen or glass cover, excess, and terms.
• If replacement is needed, check if your vehicle requires camera calibration and whether it’s included in the quote.

Catching windscreen damage early could mean the difference betweena simple chip repair and a complete windscreen replacement.

Spotted a chip or want tolearn more? Talk to us — we’re here to help.

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