247 Windscreens Ltd

Windscreen repair and replacement from Peterborough

247 Windscreens Ltd is a UK-registered company working on vehicle glazing: windscreens, rear screens, side glass and front windows. Its base is at 63 Second Drove in the Fengate area of Peterborough, and it operates a mobile technician service that reaches customers within roughly a 30-mile radius of the city.

The company presents two main lines of work, repair and full replacement, alongside insurance-backed jobs. It states that it is an Insurance Approved Supplier for replacement windscreens and glass for all vehicle makes and models.

Repair before replacement

The firm's stated approach is to assess damage first and advise on the most suitable option. For chips, cracks and scratches it can often carry out a repair rather than swapping the whole windscreen, which it describes as significantly cheaper than full replacement. It also notes that such work may fall under the windscreen cover included in a customer's insurance policy.

Its guidance to drivers is to check windscreen, side glass, front windows and rear screens regularly for chips or cracks, which it links to motorway driving and to following the vehicle in front too closely. It points out that damaged glazing can prevent a car from passing its MOT and makes the vehicle unsafe and not roadworthy.

Replacement glass and insurance handling

Replacement work is offered with Pilkington glass fitted, and the company also handles rear and side window glazing. On the administrative side, it provides direct billing to most major insurance companies in the UK, so that, subject to the policy's cover, the customer does not have to contact the insurer and the company deals with the paperwork.

Lifetime Warranty on repairs

Repairs are described as meeting the British Standard BS AU 242a: 1998 and come with a guarantee lasting as long as the customer owns the vehicle. The warranty is activated online after the repair. If damage spreads following a repair, the company states it will repeat the work at no charge and, where that is not possible, refund the amount immediately to the customer or to the insurer. Terms and conditions apply.

Coverage across Peterborough and the surrounding counties

The service area listed by the company includes Peterborough, Stamford, March, Wisbech, Huntingdon, Yaxley, Market Deeping, Corby, Kettering, Bourne, Spalding, Oundle, Melton Mowbray, Ely and Boston, among other locations. Mobile technicians attend vehicles within about 30 miles of Peterborough.

Customer feedback

Testimonials published on the site, dated between September and December 2020, describe same-day attendance, work completed within an hour, prices below other quotes received and a professional, friendly manner. The company also points readers to its Google reviews for further comments.