National Windscreens - Colchester Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

14 Mason Rd, CO1 1BX Colchester, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very polite and professional, even recommended places for us to go whilst we wait(as he noticed we had the kids with us) job was done perfectly, car was kept clean, no dirty prints or stuff left in... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

informed from start and along the way, what time the repair team would be with us. The repair was good, no guarantee a repair will be invisible. The repair man was very good, very quick and efficie... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was attended to when I arrived, didn’t have to wait long for technician to replace factory fitted windscreen to my car. Did a very clean & tidy job,& completed the re calibration for my camera on new... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient finish, the installer called me first thing in the morning to advise of his attendance time for PM, to save me waiting in for him. Attention to detail in a pristine finish and friendly, too!... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Repair and Maintenance
  2. Auto Glass Shop
  3. Auto Repair Shop

About National Windscreens - Colchester

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National Windscreens take pride in providing the highest standard of service, so we actively seek feedback to continuously improve our standards of performance. Please leave a Trustpilot rating or get in touch and our team will work hard to answer your query.

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Protecting the interests of our customers at every stage.

We aim to impress, constantly listening to and acting on feedback to maintain and improve the services we provide. Customer service is embedded into the core of our business – it's more than a standard offering.

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Putting safety first

Our promise to customers

We always aim to complete a windscreen replacement and camera calibration at the same time and location, so your vehicle safety systems are working as intended with the assurance of a lifetime warranty on workmanship for as long as you own the vehicle.

ADAS Car

National Windscreens has dedicated UK contact centres, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are staffed by highly experienced, well trained, and knowledgeable call handlers. You can choose how you would like to engage with us, either digitally or traditionally, via phone, web chat, SMS, or email.

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National Windscreens is committed to providing outstanding customer service, and we understand that the key to our success is the constant development of our people, products, and services. In the unfortunate event that we don’t meet service expectations, even if outside of our control, we resolve 100% of logged complaints.

We are focused on creating a seamless and sustainable customer experience, using advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) on our website that can identify with 98% accuracy whether a windscreen requires repair or replacement. Our repair first approach and ‘right first time’ ensures our carbon output is reducing the impact on the environment.

We can provide windscreen replacement and camera calibration at the same time and location, enabling you to drive away from our centres after only one visit, with a lifetime warranty on workmanship for as long as you own the vehicle. In most cases, National Windscreens can bill your insurance company directly, saving you valuable time and money.

National Windscreens is a leading provider of windscreen repair and replacement, with unparalleled coverage of the UK. On average, a National Windscreens technician is just 11 miles or 20 minutes away. National Windscreens has 100+ fitting centres, supported by 800 mobile technicians who use the latest ADAS calibration technology to deliver the widest possible coverage of vehicles.


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  • 14 Mason Rd, CO1 1BX, Colchester, United Kingdom

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My windscreen was replaced quickly and efficiently.

It was straightforward to book my car in for the windscreen replacement. I was sent information confirming details of my appointment beforehand. The replacement was carried out quickly and efficiently and communication with everyone at the company was good

May 2, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We're happy to hear that booking the windscreen replacement was straightforward and that you received appointment details beforehand. It's great to know the replacement was carried out quickly and efficiently, and that communication was good.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Incorrect windscreen fitted

Incorrect windscreen fitted. Windscreen is for a previous model and now requires refitting. I’ve had no correspondence since my windscreen was fitted. Fitters advised me that a new screen would be ordered and replaced in two weeks.

May 5, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We regret that the wrong windscreen was fitted and that you've had no communication since. We'll investigate why the correct screen wasn't fitted and ensure the refitting is arranged promptly. Thanks for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and quick service

Easy and quick service

April 22, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We appreciate you sharing that our service was easy and quick! We are so happy you were pleased with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff got on with the job…

The staff got on with the job immediately and rather than the four hours suggested I was away in two.

April 30, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We're happy to hear that our staff completed the job promptly and efficiently. Thank you for your positive feedback and for taking the time to share your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great service

Really great service. Quick and simple. Had an issue with an error message on my car post calibration and they booked me back in and got it sorted no stress.

April 16, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We appreciate your positive feedback. We're happy to hear that you received quick and simple service and that we could resolve the error message issue without any stress.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Customer service was excellent, services rendered was done timely, they kept to the agreed time to replace the windscreen and nicely done.

April 22, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We appreciate your positive feedback. We're happy to learn that you received excellent customer service and that the windscreen replacement was completed on time and nicely done.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All sorted very quickly and efficiently

All sorted very quickly and efficiently

April 23, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We appreciate you sharing that everything was sorted quickly and efficiently! We are so happy you were pleased with us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

2nd windscreen replaced

2nd windscreen replaced , still have an issue with marks on wind screen, still no responce as to when the wind screen will be replaced.just been fobbed off with excuses and blaming me for marks saying its the windscreen wipers, which are brand new, have not use the wipers at all. Very unhappy customer .

April 30, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We regret you're still experiencing issues after the windscreen replacement and haven't received timely communication. We're looking into the delay and the marks on the windscreen. We appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and helpful easy to do

Very friendly and helpful easy to do

April 21, 2026
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We appreciate you sharing that our service was friendly, helpful, and easy! We are so happy you were pleased with us.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have no complaints about the new…

I have no complaints about the new windscreen or the manner in which it was fitted. The fitting was carried out professionally and reasonably quickly. Staff were polite and helpful. Would have awarded 5 Stars but, having arranged to have the windscreen replaced at my home, owing to bad weather I had to take my car to the National Windscreen workshop at short notice.

April 14, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We're happy to hear you were pleased with the new windscreen and the professional fitting. We appreciate your understanding regarding the location change due to the weather. Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I booked the appointment through the…

I booked the appointment through the insurance company. They were due to come to the house to replace the windscreen but when the technician arrived it was raining lightly and he said he couldn’t do it because the gazebo he had was broken he asked me to make another appointment I didn’t want to do this because I had taken a day off work and already waited two weeks I arranged to meet him at the centre in Colchester a couple hours later where I waited for two hours while it was done. The heater connections to the heated front windscreen are now visible and not hidden by the trim panels along with what looks like adhesive that is visible on the inside of the windscreen The inside of the car had bits and dust and I had to hoover when I got home. Yesterday when I got in the car there is a little black box on the windscreen inside that had fallen off I think this will happen again as the heat has caused this so I wouldn’t recommend the company but would be grateful if someone could call me regarding the box that has fallen off as we are not sure what it is and it obviously needs fixing

April 10, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We regret the inconvenience caused by the weather-related delay and the issues encountered at the center, including the visible connections, adhesive, dust, and the detached box. We'll review these points to improve our service. We would like to help identify and fix the detached box. Please contact us, so we can assist you further. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick & easy experience

Nice and easy to book and drop off, really friendly team

April 8, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We appreciate you sharing that booking and drop off were nice and easy, and our team was really friendly!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and efficient staff at…

Very friendly and efficient staff at the Colchester branch.

April 7, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We appreciate you letting us know the staff at the Colchester branch were friendly and efficient! We are so happy you were pleased with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy

Quick and easy, friendly staff. They even cleaned my car a bit! Thanks for the great service.

April 7, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We appreciate your positive feedback! We are so happy to learn that you experienced quick and easy service from our friendly staff, and that they cleaned your car.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was the third attempt at replacing…

This was the third attempt at replacing the windscreen, however the first time was to repair (not possible), second time it rained, third time all went to plan. On time and issue resolved.

April 8, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We appreciate your patience and are glad the windscreen replacement was successful on the third attempt. We're happy to hear that the issue is now resolved and appreciate your positive feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We booked in for a rear windscreen…

We booked in for a rear windscreen replacement a week before and took the day off work. We booked an afternoon slot. 2 hours in to the afternoon slot I got a phone call saying they wouldn’t be coming to do the replacement as it was a 2 person job but the second person won’t make it back from their other jobs. No apology, no attempt to understand the disruption and disappointment. I asked if we could be booked on for a home repair the following day as they were cancelling on us I was told that can’t happen and the next appointment was in 12 days time. When I explained that wasn’t acceptable especially as you were cancelling on us I got told we could drive it to Colchester to be replaced that afternoon or we would have to wait. This was not a repair with a chip but a whole replacement as the entire rear windscreen was shattered and there was no glass at all in place. Our first experience with your company and I’m not sure I wish for another experience. Your team need to work on their job planning and customer communication skills.

March 31, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We're sorry that the rear windscreen replacement was canceled, causing disruption and disappointment. We'll address our job planning and customer communication to avoid similar issues. Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, friendly people and had my car back in the time they said.

March 28, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We appreciate your positive feedback! We're so happy you received great service from our friendly people and your car was ready on time.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

50/50

Bit of a poor start when the location manager told his guys he was sick, so opening the workshop was delayed. Other than that experience was great. Your glass technician did a great job and kept me updated on progress.

March 30, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We regret the initial delay and appreciate your patience. We're glad the technician provided great service and kept you informed. Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Appointment booking and the repair of…

Appointment booking and the repair of the chip were all tackled very efficiently and professionally.
Highly recommend

March 30, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Colchester

We appreciate your positive feedback. We are so happy to learn that the appointment booking and chip repair were tackled efficiently and professionally. We appreciate the recommendation.

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