Most cracks or chips are caused by driving behind big trucks on major roads. A stone flies up from the wheels of the truck and hits the windscreen at force, sometimes chipping it and sometimes cracking it. The windscreen plays an important part when it comes to the structure and strength of a vehicle. With a crack in the windscreen, it can actually lessen this structural strength.
Depending on where the crack or chip is, it can also impair visibility, in particular in some light conditions. On a sunny day, the crack can give off a lot of glare that can affect the vision of the driver.
If you have a cracked or chipped windscreen, it’s important that you get it seen to as quickly as possible so that you are not putting your passengers and yourself at risk. This can sometimes mean that you can save the windscreen by having a minor repair done. In some situations, you may need to have a complete replacement. (All cracks require a replacement windscreen)
A windscreen technician can repair the windscreen by injecting a liquid resin into the chip. Quite often this will be enough to prevent you from having to purchase a whole new windscreen.
Most windscreen repairs and replacements are covered by your car insurance.
Please refer to the Department of Transports Vehicle Maintenance checklist… Is it ticking over or not?
If you need advice on your windscreen, call us now on 0400 200 086 or visit our website on Autoscreens
Jason Squire started Autoscreens in 2010. With over 35 years of experience gained in both the UK and Australia, the company is well established as a leading provider of windscreen replacement and autoglass repairs in Perth.
His journey to becoming a certified repairer license holder status with DMIRS (and business repair license MRB3703) began many years ago. He was born and brought up in the UK – the country where his long career in the automotive industry began. In common with many of the world’s best tradespeople it all started with an apprenticeship. For Jason, this was in vehicle bodybuilding and a specialisation in vehicle conversions.
He followed that up with several additional professional qualifications, including a Grade A Vehicle Body Building Certificate from the Road Transport Industry, a GQA level 2 in NVQ Automotive Glazing and a Level 2 qualification in Joining Materials by Welding from the UK Engineer Training Authority.
During his studies, Jason was also a part-time volunteer in the Royals signals with the Reserve Territorial Army. Between 1991 and 1995, Jason completed his Phase One Signallers Course with the Royal Armoured Corps and was awarded a Certificate of Trade Proficiency as a Territorial Army Driver Electrician Class 3. Training exercises took him all over Europe. He also represented the Signals in Rugby.
From there, he joined the armed forces on a full-time basis with the Queens Royal Lancers and continued to impress with his leadership skills and willingness to broaden his skillset, during which he lived in Germany. In 1996, he graduated from the Queens Royal Lancer Leadership Academy where he was named best recruit. His time with the Queens Royal Lancers he qualified as Tank Driver, Crew Medic and Gunner.
In 1999, Jason left the armed forces to join RAC Auto Windscreens. His skillset enabled him to fast-track his career to base supervisor and lead technician working with premiere dealerships in Crewe, Cheshire.
He also continued to volunteer in a number of different areas, including as a first responder with the West Midlands Ambulance Service and a scout leader with the Scout Association.
He relocated to Australia in 2008 with his young family and spent his first two years down under as a head technician for a national windscreen company.
However, with all his experience, extensive qualifications and his abiding passion for the automotive industry, it was inevitable that he would start his own company and make his mark as an industry leader.
He started Autoscreens in 2010 and has grown the business into the leading windscreen repair and replacement company in Perth, servicing both domestic and commercial customers. Autoscreens has a certified Motor Vehicle Repairers Licence MRB3703 issued by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
