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Scratched windscreen - repair or replace?

I have a very light but extensive scratch on my windscreen caused by grit under the wiper. The scratch is the full range of the driver’s side wiper. Can this be repaired or should I get a replacement windscreen?

Asked on 30 August 2016 by Mark

Answered by Honest John

Maybe can be. Maybe not. Try someone here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/damage/

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