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Posted: Wed Apr 14th, 2010 08:27 pm |
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Clifford Pope wrote:
I'd be more worried that someone had "shot out" my rear window.
Not too happy about it myself - still I've got crime number and had a letter telling me about the support I can get as a "victim of crime" - so that'll be all right then...
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Posted: Tue Apr 13th, 2010 02:30 pm |
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maybe armour plate instead of plywood. 
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Posted: Tue Apr 13th, 2010 10:41 am |
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| I'd be more worried that someone had "shot out" my rear window.
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Posted: Tue Apr 13th, 2010 05:08 am |
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no different to driving a van with no rear window.
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Posted: Mon Apr 12th, 2010 05:43 pm |
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No you are ok with that as long as the rearview mirrors provide an adequate view.
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Posted: Mon Apr 12th, 2010 10:09 am |
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Morning all!
I'd be grateful for some experienced and accurate guidance please:
I've just had the rear window of a 1989 VW Passat estate shot out. Replacement cost is more than twice the value of the vehicle and I haven't yet tracked down a breaker with a complete tailgate.
My proposal is to replace the glass with plywood but it has been suggested that this will not pass the imminent Test as it would be like a 100% "tint" and rear visibility would be zero.
I have three mirrors - one internal and an external one on each side.
Even if this is not a reason for MOT failure - would I be contravening any construction and use regulations?
thanks in anticipation,
"lugnut"
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