A new windscreen protection product has been launched by Clarus, a new automotive technology company.
The Clarus Armourtec is designed to reduce the risk of windscreen cracks, chips and breakages, and has been tested by insurance industry research organisation Thatcham.
Clarus says it is contracting and training a UK network of specialist suppliers to roll-out the product in December.
Founder and CEO Ian Fisher said: “Windscreen replacement costs are a huge issue for the embattled British car and van owner. Given the two leading vehicle glass repair companies in the UK report replacing up to two million windscreens per year, and Allianz has reported a 17% increase in windscreen claims since 2022, then we have conservatively estimated between 5% and 10% of all windscreens are replaced each year – at a cost of over one billion pounds.
“This epidemic is costing individuals on their insurance premiums and is a huge burden for British businesses with cars or vans in fleets being unusable for weeks or even months.
“Just as phone screen protection saves mobiles, windscreen protection saves time, money and adds peace-of-mind to car drivers and business owners.”
