Why is Autoglass's windscreen repair cost for our BMW E38 so high?

My wife's year 2000 BMW 728 E38 requires a new windscreen. We contacted our insurer, Swiftcover and were told that we could have the replacement handled completely by Auto-Glass. I phoned them a few days...

Top tip for cleaning windscreens

Reference today's 'Blade ruiner' comment, I would like to mention that a little vinegar on a small piece of lint free cloth is ideal for cleaning the inside and outside of windscreens (front and back!). (Keep...

Could your correspondent MS use half a potato to clear smears from his windscreen?

Regarding MS's email on page M7 of Telegraph Motoring about using Cif on his windscreen; I use a potato cut in half and the exposed part rubbed on the windscreen, followed by the screen washer/wipers to...

Should I switch on my Ford Mondeo's heated windscreen and rear window to improve engine braking?

Although my Ford Mondeo has a traction control switch to assist roadholding in icy conditions, I have found as an additional measure, when driving on particularly icy and ungritted sideroads, that switching...

How can we clear the misted detachable rear screen in our 2002 MGF?

We have a 2002 MGF. The detachable rear screen has become very misted and the dealer we spoke to could only suggest replacing it. Do you know of a cleaner or spray that would help to clear this?

How can I prevent condensation freezing on the inside of my Honda Jazz and Peugeot 207's windscreens?

Are there any tricks to prevent a windscreen icing up on the inside during winter? If it's unavoidable, what is the best way of dealing with it as quickly as possible before driving off? I assume leaving...

Getting the wax and silicone deposit off windscreens?

Getting the wax and silicone deposit off windscreens?

Why are my Hyundai Getz's windscreen wipers juddering at slow and medium speed?

I have a 2003 Hyundai 1.3 GS Getz. It always passes its MOT, the last being in September, twice. I have had new wiper blades fitted but seem unable to overcome the juddering and graunching when using the...

I used Cif cleaning product to clean my streaky windscreen.

Having terrible trouble with a streaky screen, I changed the wiper blades for a second time in a month after first sourcing MER windscreen cleaner and applying as per instructions. Both were a waste of...

Can I recommend 'Purisol' to purify your readers' screenwash water?

Contaminated screen wash water is a widespread problem and often produces unpleasant odours. All water contains some micro-organisms that will increase to unhealthy levels in water stored over long periods....