windscreens
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NEWS 25 Oct 2019Thatcham Research unveils IMI-accredited ADAS repair course
Thatcham Research has continued its plans to improve road safety through the promotion of properly functioning ADAS on vehicles, with the launch of a new repair course.
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Fleet industry news 8 Aug 2019OEE and OEM glass offers same ADAS functionality, says new research
Research commissioned by Autoglass finds that Original Equipment Equivalent glass offers the same standard as Original Equipment Manufacturer windscreens.
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Fleet industry news 9 Jul 2019National Windscreens opens workshops in Sheffield and Chelmsford
National Windscreens is continuing to expand its national network with two new purpose-designed workshops in Sheffield and Chelmsford.
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Fleet industry news 25 Jun 2019National Windscreens opens Peterborough training school
National Windscreens has expanded its training school network, with the opening of a new training centre in Peterborough.
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Fleet industry news 20 Jun 2019National Windscreens wins Addison Lee contract
National Windscreens has been awarded the contract for windscreen repair, replacement and ADAS calibration on the 5,000-vehicle fleet run by Addison Lee Group.
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Fleet industry news 5 Jun 2019Windscreen companies welcome ADAS advice from Thatcham
Thatcham Research is urging the industry to collaborate to ensure the safe calibration of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
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Fleet industry news 1 Mar 2019Autoglass selected as preferred supplier for Hertz UK
The partnership will position Autoglass as the first point of call for all vehicle glass repair and replacement services to the entire Hertz UK fleet
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Fleet industry news 5 Feb 2019Auto Windscreens conference discusses ADAS safety
Auto Windscreens has again highlighted the importance of correct recalibration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to ensure driver safety.
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Fleet industry news 18 Dec 2018Windscreen repair and replacement choice ‘good for safety’, says Autoglass
Autoglass hits back after Volvo recommends fleets use its technicians and windscreens to maintain vehicle safety standards.
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Fleet industry news 28 Mar 2018National Windscreens takes role in European ADAS calibration initiative
National Windscreens has taken a role in a new European-wide initiative to create higher standards for calibration of windscreen-mounted cameras used in ADAS.
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Manufacturer news 28 Jun 2017ADAS technology contributes to 32% rise in vehicle repair costs
Thatcham has formed a working group with vehicle manufacturers to urgently address spiralling repair costs associated with collision avoidance.
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Service, Maintenance & Repair 23 Feb 2017Be clear over windscreen sensor recalibration
The growth in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) means fleet managers should review their glass policies. Ben Rooth reports
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Fleet industry news 28 Dec 2016Windscreen warning as Autoglass reveals ‘wacky’ top ten
A hippo tops a list of the weirdest things Autoglass customers said were the cause of windscreen chips and cracks in 2016.
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Fleet industry news 16 Dec 2016National Windscreens appoints Alistair Carlton as technical manager
National Windscreens has appointed Alistair Carlton as technical manager to further strengthen the company’s role in meeting the needs of new technologies.
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Opinion 12 Aug 2016Autonomous advances: Safety tech could leave drivers feeling redundant
By Jeremy Rochfort, national sales manager, Autoglass
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Fleet industry news 4 Aug 2016National Windscreens comes to rescue of coachload of UK tourists in France
National Windscreen's European coverage came to the rescue of a coach of UK tourists stranded in the Champagne district of France.
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Fleet industry news 7 Jul 2016Activa Contracts offers windscreen recalibration deal
Activa Contracts and Autoglass are offering a deal for recalibration of vehicle camera and radar-based driver assist systems after windscreen replacement.
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Opinion 15 Jun 2016Driver assistance: Windscreens are key to staying safe on the road
By Tim Camm, technical manager, National Windscreens
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Fleet industry news 18 Dec 2015Aftermarket must prepare for windscreen technology recalibration
A rapid increase in new vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) featuring cameras brings major challenges and also opportunity for the aftermarket in 2016, according to the Automotive Glazing Academy.
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Manufacturer news 14 Apr 2015Mini prototype for augmented vision system
Mini is to demonstrate its 'Augmented Vision' system at the Shanghai motor show.
