WherryNice Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I was curious so had a quick google and apparently the home is where the most accidents occur according to ROSPA..... https://www.rospa.com/Home-Safety/Advice/General/Facts-and-Figures 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, WherryNice said: Whereabouts/how big is the crack Grendel? The regs are quite a bit more relaxed these days, if it doesnt directly affect your view of the road it could pass with a minor. I always understood that the crack would only "fail" if it came within the arc of the windscreen wipers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, Hylander said: On a more serious note what if you need a dentist? Routine dentist and optician appointments cancelled, emergency treatment only. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Just now, Vaughan said: Yes, sure, but if modern-day " elf'n safety" had anything to do with it, we would never dare get out of bed in the morning. I actually heard some pillock of a presenter on Radio Norfolk this morning say that any car journey other than for essential shopping or a medical reason etc could mean diverting 'essential services. ,breakdown co. etc. " not being available to NHS or other emergency personel in the event of anaccident or breakdown ". Yes, and maybe we should all stop using knives in the kitchen in case we cut ourselves ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 17 minutes ago, Hylander said: On a more serious note what if you need a dentist? Take them out and send them recorded delivery 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 8 minutes ago, Poppy said: I actually heard some pillock of a presenter I notice a word there, which did not excite the wrath of the forum swear filter. I shall remember that, the next time I wish to express phonetic alliteration! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WherryNice Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Vaughan said: I always understood that the crack would only "fail" if it came within the arc of the windscreen wipers? That was/is the case but now even if it does encroach on the swept area of the windscreen but you can only see the sky or bonnet(for example) through that part then it will get a Minor failure . Minor failures do not actually cause the test to be failed over all. DVSA updated the test in 2018 and there are now 3 catagories of failure -DANGEROUS, MAJOR and MINOR - any item in the first two will cause an overall fail but you can have as many Minors as you like and still pass. The old advisory notices are still there but only to be used if an appropriate Minor isn't available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 26 minutes ago, WherryNice said: Whereabouts/how big is the crack Grendel? The regs are quite a bit more relaxed these days, if it doesnt directly affect your view of the road it could pass with a minor. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/3-visibility Of course it will be down the individual tester to make the decision. passenger side 18 " long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WherryNice Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, grendel said: passenger side 18 " long Passenger side is good, is it in the area swept by the wipers? and what can you see if you look through that part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 If all else fails and you cant get it changed it might be worth trying a bit of wd40 in the crack, it makes it disappear for a while on phone screens, allegedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, psychicsurveyor said: If all else fails and you cant get it changed it might be worth trying a bit of wd40 in the crack, it makes it disappear for a while on phone screens, allegedly. Until they do the test of the washers and you fail for worn blades due to the oily smears on the screen!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 11 minutes ago, WherryNice said: Passenger side is good, is it in the area swept by the wipers? and what can you see if you look through that part? 18 " right across the swept area from the corner up, its mostly in an area looking just above the bonnet to that side, insurance immediately said replacement when they heard it described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 A crack like that in a modern car is considered a structural defect as the screen is part of the body shells strength, the screen can absorb a far amount of the energy in the first impact. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 its a good job i dont have a modern car, its an 18 year old volvo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WherryNice Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, grendel said: 18 " right across the swept area from the corner up, its mostly in an area looking just above the bonnet to that side, insurance immediately said replacement when they heard it described. Yeah doesn't sound great but without seeing it it's hard to say, I'd carry on with the replacement but if you get stuck try having a word with your MOT station to see what they think, you never know it might go through. Although garages are allowed to remain open, the firm I work for have closed all our dealerships for the forseeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Tooth ache is not funny. Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, Hylander said: Tooth ache is not funny. Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Sorry M, You can still travel to a dentist, the problem is trying to get an appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Thank you. Good to know. Life does go on. Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 My neighbour has put up some Christmas lights today!!!!!!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, marshman said: My neighbour has put up some Christmas lights today!!!!!!! As if we're not suffering enough.... 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnoar Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Pleased to report the builders merchants had locked down today, or at least shut the gates and restricted entry. Should calm the panic buying of 4x2, tile spline, Portland cement, sharp sand, wheelbarrows, grp “onion” cess pit... which reminds me please spare a thought for the key essential worker of the countryside when quietly going about your daily business, aka the honey cart driver! Tanks for relieving our rural dwellers of their sewage waste, to our members you're the foulth emergency service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 4 hours ago, grendel said: 18 " right across the swept area from the corner up, its mostly in an area looking just above the bonnet to that side, insurance immediately said replacement when they heard it described. It'll be fine mate. A minor to get fixed as soon as practical. The crack in my Mondeo has been there over two years now but it's not obscuring the drivers view so it's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I think there are quite good glass repair kits out there, say fleabay, which might stabilise it. There might be an exciting moment if you hit a pothole and jar the windscreen? https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwi1ip7GlrToAhUItO0KHWImCz0YABAFGgJkZw&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQOD26cLX5XyzcO54DDlf5l08gI7dS--meXgT59UNkeUGOjQDrLLfErebPQsCdNSvbe-KLMaTX92mham2HxzGCzQ&sig=AOD64_0CL0XUur9c4kIubqB1R5wW-PDZnQ&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwiAj5XGlrToAhWUs3EKHaekDdoQwg96BAgLEAo&adurl= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 That is one long link!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Said the actress to the bishop! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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