National Windscreens - Preston Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

Cambridge House, 1 Cambridge Walk, PR1 7TH Preston, Lancashire, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had the pleasure of 2 members of staff Andy & Jake today fitting a windscreen to my vw transporter t5.1. they were very professional and punctual the hole process of taking out the old damaged windscr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve just had my windscreen fitted by Andy and I couldn’t be happier with the service. From start to finish, Andy did a fantastic job — professional, friendly and clearly takes pride in his work. The... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The actual fitting was excellent and neat. Getting to fitting was a bit of a problem - took 3 weeks to get a fitting appointment for my badly cracked windscreen and, despite multiple reminders from NW... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic fellas at the Preston branch! Booked us in no problem, called to say the new windscreen was delivered damaged prior to the appointment & worked flexibly & at pace to rearrange & fit the ne... See more

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Company details

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

About National Windscreens - Preston

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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.

Treating Customers Fairly

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.


Contact info

  • Cambridge House, 1 Cambridge Walk, PR1 7TH, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

  • 01772-804-286

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Everything went very smoothly excellent service just wish there was one nearer.

May 29, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We're glad everything went smoothly and appreciate your kind words about our excellent service. Thank you!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent job

Excellent job, timing of appointment not done to suit customer

May 28, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We appreciate your positive feedback. We regret the scheduling inconvenience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service? Non existent

If I could leave minus stars I would . Abysmal customer service. Called on 11th May to get new windscreen ,given 20th May . 3 texts on the day to say they’d be there then one saying glass hadn’t been delivered so weren’t coming . Couldn’t contact branch then got 3 different excuses as to why they couldn’t do it that day. New date of 1st June as nothing earlier so had to change holiday dates. Text this morning to say they’d be there be here between 9am - 4pm and it would take 4 hrs.
Next text had tracking app so we saw the technician was in Southport and had one more job to do . He went to Preston and then the app disappeared and a message saying they would contact us when the parts arrived! Phoned again to be told it would not be happening as glass not arrived . We were offered a new date of ‘possibly’ 11th June . We go away on 6th . Not willing to pay for yet another amendment to our ferry crossing so called a local guy who can do it tomorrow .How is he able to get the glass and a nationwide company can’t on two occasions.
We will be £400 +out of pocket as our insurance company only uses NW.
Unfortunately even if they could come and fix it today after the lies, excuses and awful service I wouldn’t let them . Avoid at all cost

June 1, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We are truly sorry to hear about the significant difficulties and frustration you experienced with your recent service requests. We understand how disruptive and disappointing these repeated delays and communication issues have been, especially with your holiday plans. We are reviewing your feedback internally to understand what went wrong and prevent similar situations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Front windscreen replaced Adas system programmed

Very helpful.
Easy to book in and find.
Staff on site we're brilliant, explained what and when they will do, direct me where,and what can I do will they were doing their job.

May 26, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We appreciate your positive feedback! We're glad booking and finding us was easy. We're happy our staff were brilliant and helpful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very professional service, completed as promised. Would recommend this branch and its new manager.

My repair was professional handled and the customer service was very good. Cannot fault the team who handled the repair process and the branch technician who excelled at his job. Well done all around.

May 25, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We appreciate your positive feedback. We're happy to hear that your repair was professionally handled and our team excelled. We're glad you had a great experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Top edge of screen on outside looks…

Top edge of screen on outside looks like it has been dragged along the ground, adas sensor has not been fitted high enough so trims don't fit flush and car not cleaned properly after screen fitted debris inside and dirty footprints on inside doorstep.

May 21, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We're sorry to hear about the issues with your screen's edge, ADAS sensor fitting, and the cleanliness of your car. We're investigating this.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling Customer Service

Chipped my windshield on the motorway. My insurance uses this company for any replacement or repair work. This event happened on the 22-23rd April, cant quite remember. I rang up and the nearest service I could get was on the 4th May. A couple of days before this, I got a phone call to say that my appoitment will be reschedueled because they did not have any windshields in at that time (moved to the 7th May). On the 7th May, as I didn't go to uni to wait for the service, I get another phone call to say that my windshield cannot be replaced today as it was broken in the van drivers possession. So it then got moved to the 12th of May. However, I then received another call in which the driver's van had broken down. Absolutely shocking customer experience, genuinely perplexed as to how a company that specialises in windshields: A = have no windshields and B = be so slow to repair them. Unfortunately, this experience has really put me off this company and my insurers (Hastings Direct). As I started to desperately need my car I gave up with National Windshields and used a local garage instead which fitted me in the next day and within an hour. As a result of National Windscreens appalling service, I had to pay over £300 for a replacement instead of my insurers £135.

May 7, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We appreciate you sharing your experience and are truly sorry to hear about the significant inconvenience and frustration you encountered with the repeated delays and issues in getting your windshield replaced. We recognize how vital your car is and the impact these disruptions had on you, especially leading to additional costs. We are reviewing your feedback internally to prevent similar situations.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took 6hrs!

Took 6hrs!! Wasn't the only one either. No admin support for communication
Not enough staff and overbooked

May 19, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We apologize for the long wait and staffing issues you experienced. We are reviewing our operations.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Damaged my car!!

I have a top end Toyota CHR. Damaged the screen electrics when fitting and the screen needs aligning. Waiting over 5 days for a part and still not resolved. Reported to my insurer. An absolute shower!

May 15, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We are sorry to hear about the issues with your vehicle and the delay in resolution. We are actively looking into this.If you would like us to look into this, please contact us with your details, at:
CustomerRelations@NationalWindscreens.co.uk

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service - thank you

Communication was good before the appointment. I delivered my car, greeted nicely and the windscreen replaced during the time period stated. Work seems grand.

May 11, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We appreciate your positive feedback. We're glad to hear our communication was good and your windscreen replacement was completed on time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

poor....

poor..... one week later and still no contact from you guys......

May 7, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We regret the delay and lack of contact.If you would like us to look into this, please contact us with your details, at:
CustomerRelations@NationalWindscreens.co.uk

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good promt service

Good promt service, had to wait a few hours due to lane assist etc having to calibrate with the council, apart from that, very good service.

May 7, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We appreciate your positive feedback. We're glad the service met your expectations, and we acknowledge the longer wait due to the lane assist calibration. Thank you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not completed in time, poor communication, false upgrade added to bill

I contacted NatWind through insurers. Was told car would have to be taken to Preston (1.5hrs away) and given a booking 4 weeks ahead, and would need to leave car for up to 4 hrs. Due to 4 hrs required had to drive down in 2 cars to avoid sitting around waiting. On arrival at 1200 was told windscreen replacement would take around 2 hrs. and they would phone when complete. Heard nothing so returned 4.5 hrs later to find repair not even started. Had to leave vehicle overnight and travel home arriving 7 hrs after starting out. Next day received advice note (not an invoice by email) so phone NatWind call centre and was told car was showing completed. Drove back to Preston and found car ready, never did receive any notification it was completed. Could not pay at centre, had to take photo of a number to call for automatic payment. Guys at centre did not know what "upgrade" amount of £39.50 shown on note was for. On return home phoned payment line and spoke to someone who said that upgrade was for new wipers, even though I had fitted new ones less than 2 months previously (at a cost of £18) and they were still on the car. They said they would check if they had been fitted and get back to me - never did. Although the automated payment line now requires just the excess. Seems a scam to squeeze more money onto the bill. All in all a poor experience with a total of 10 hrs travel / waiting time over 2 days. The guys at the workshop were very helpful and did a great job - just overworked and most probably overbooked by the central system

May 11, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We appreciate you sharing this experience. We're sorry to hear about the issues with the booking, the delays, the communication regarding completion, and the confusion surrounding the upgrade charge. Please contact us at control@nationalwindscreens.co.uk with your vehicle details to investigate these points to improve our service. Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jaguar screen replacement

Friendly efficient and a pleasure to do business with

April 29, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We appreciate you sharing that our service was efficient and friendly! We are so happy you found it a pleasure doing business with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good communications from the local…

Good communications from the local fitters. Car requested in earlier than the booking time and completed in super fast time. Thanks so much.

April 29, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We're happy to hear that you had good communication with the local fitters and that the car was completed quickly. Thanks so much for your positive feedback; we appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service

April 28, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience.
We really appreciate your feedback. Thank you again.

Kind regards,
National Windscreens

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Complete Waste of Time

Completed online request on Tuesday 05/05/26 and received quote for replacement windscreen. Called up to pursue Business and was told the quote was incorrect but I foolishly decided to accept and someone would call me back.

No contact Wednesday 06/05/26. I contacted twice on Thursday 07/05/26, for an update, first time was put through after a 12minute wait to a disconnected number and second time to a call handler in Peterborough who said someone would call me back.

Friday 08/05/26, I have called for a fourth time to be told the Branch manager is off sick so “no one” can manage this request. Waste of time and suspect fraudulently offering below value estimates to get business, if they can be bothered! Have now gone elsewhere!

May 8, 2026
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Reply from National Windscreens - Preston

We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We are sorry to hear about the incorrect quote and the subsequent lack of communication. The service you experienced does not align with our standards. We'll investigate these issues to prevent recurrence. Thank you for your feedback.

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