FAQs
Do you come to me
yes we come to you home, work, or roadside
When can you carry out the work
In many cases we can do the same day if the glass is in stock if it needs to be ordered the next day or two
How do you take payment
payment is by card online via a link we send we also take bacs bank transfers
Do I need ADAS Calibration
ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. These are the safety features built into most cars manufactured from around 2015 onwards. They rely on a forward-facing camera, usually mounted near the rear-view mirror, to see the road ahead.
When the windscreen is replaced, the camera is removed from the old glass and refitted to the new one. Even a sub-millimetre misalignment can cause the system to misread distances, lane markings, or obstacles.
Why recalibration matters
An uncalibrated ADAS camera can cause lane-keep assist to steer incorrectly, automatic emergency braking to activate too late or too early, or traffic sign recognition to misread speed limits. These are not theoretical risks — they are the documented outcomes of incorrect calibration.
UK insurers and Thatcham Research treat ADAS recalibration as a mandatory step following windscreen replacement on ADAS-equipped vehicles.
What should a good windscreen company do?
Before fitting: check the vehicle for ADAS and confirm what calibration the manufacturer requires.
During fitting: use the correct glass with the right optical properties — not all replacement windscreens are compatible with ADAS cameras.
After fitting: complete the manufacturer’s specified calibration procedure (static, dynamic, or both) and provide a calibration certificate as auditable evidence.
Budget Windscreens is Hella Gutmann-approved
Budget Windscreens carries out ADAS recalibration using Hella Gutmann diagnostic equipment. We advise at the quoting stage whether a vehicle requires calibration and include it transparently in the price.
We follow the manufacturer’s specific procedure for each vehicle — not a one-size-fits-all approach. Static calibration, dynamic calibration, or both, depending on what the vehicle requires.
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