Can you really fix a windscreen in the rain?

Optic-Kleer is the ‘clear’ choice for successful business ownership

Established for over 30 years, Optic-Kleer is the UK’s leading car windscreen repair franchise, and this low investment, low-overhead franchise opportunity has a high ROI and serious scope for growth.

You will have the freedom and flexibility to build your business to suit your aspirations and lifestyle with Optic-Kleer’s expert team behind you.

Optic-Kleer made a huge announcement at the beginning of 2025. One which is a total game-changer for the brand, as well as all their franchisees, present and future.

Optic-Kleer is now an official partner of Auto Windscreens!

Servicing 10s of thousands of customers every year, Auto Windscreens are one of the largest windscreen repair and replacement companies in the UK. They hold the prestigious ServiceMark accreditation from the Institute of Customer Service, and have more than 60,000 4 and 5-star reviews on Trustpilot.

Optic-Kleer has now positioned itself as one of the most recognised and high-profile names in the windscreen repair business, as a key partner for this national brand who are trusted by all the major motor insurance companies.

Optic-Kleer franchisees were already becoming a household name in their local areas, but now they can look forward to a hugely boosted profile on a national level too.

Optic-Kleer offers a convenient, easy-to-access service where customer's costs could be recouped later from the majority of insurance companies. Now, however, with Optic-Kleer as an approved repairer, all they need to do is pay the excess.

Why Choose Optic-Kleer?

Optic-Kleer has agreements in place with major supermarket chains as well as other key retailers such as DIY stores. This gives you a wide range of high-footfall car park locations in which to set up your mobile repair unit. You’re given the tools and training to fix a windscreen in around 20 minutes. You repair customers’ windscreens whilst they shop – the ultimate convenience!

Optic-Kleer’s state-of-the-art systems make life easy for you and your customers. Payments can be made direct to you on completion or customers can make a simple claim through their motor insurance via your tablet. A central support team process all invoices and chase payment on your behalf which means you have more time to carry out more repairs… and earn more money.

When you’re not carrying out repairs, your time will be spent responding to customer enquiries, checking your Google reviews, engaging with potential customers on social media and planning your locations for the weeks to come. Bespoke back-office systems are mobile and tablet compatible which means all of this can be done on the go, at a time to suit you.

Customers are drawn to us in supermarket car parks as they can have their windscreen repaired whilst they shop,” - Mike Cruz, Lincolnshire franchisee

Excellence as standard

Thousands of 5-star Google reviews from satisfied customers nationwide
The most technically advanced repair system currently available in the UK market
Ranked as the UK’s number one windscreen repair franchise in 2021*
Named as one of the top two automotive repair opportunities in the UK in 2021*
Proud Member of the British Franchise Association
Sit on the Windscreen Repair advisory panel for British Standards in the UK.

Your Investment

Optic-Kleer’s low investment level makes this a truly accessible franchise. Priced at £19,950 for an exclusive territory, the package includes equipment and initial consumables, marketing collateral and access to the brand’s bespoke IT solutions. As well as start-up training and ongoing mentoring.

Your franchise fee covers an impressive package of branded marketing collateral, including the eye-catching overhead canopy, which will help to firmly establish you as the go-to repair service in your area.

Enquire now to receive the full breakdown of the franchise package.

Your Earnings Potential

With any franchise, the amount of effort you put in will determine the amount you get out of it; Optic-Kleer franchisees will, typically, average 5 windscreen repairs a day, working 21 days a month which generates £5,460** a month.
The stock franchisees have to hold is next to nothing; what they need they can order and have within a few days from head office. Plus, it’s a nice easy ordering process.

Is There Demand For Optic-Kleer?

YES…. Government figures show that there are now over 41 million licensed vehicles^# in the UK; with so many vehicles being used there is a large and steady demand for repair or replacement of broken glass.

When you consider the figures that show that one-third (1 in 3) of UK drivers have had windscreen damage in the last year^## the market for windscreen repairs is potentially over 13.2 million every year.

A Team Committed to Your Training & Support

When it comes to training and support, the team at Optic-Kleer know exactly what it takes to make a success of this franchise. In fact, Managing Director David Overton started as an Optic-Kleer franchisee himself!

New recruits benefit from a mix of classroom and field-based training. Long-standing franchisee, John Speare, has more than a decade under his belt and has repaired thousands of windscreens. He now heads up Optic-Kleer’s initial training and has developed a 2-day in-field programme designed to equip you with the confidence and skills to earn from day one.

Once you’re up and running, you will receive ongoing support for the life of your franchise. From marketing and IT to systems and financial reporting. The Optic-Kleer culture is one of collaboration and knowledge-sharing with experienced franchisees bringing new ideas to the table when it comes to business growth.

Take Control of Your Future, Today

The Optic-Kleer franchise has always been a great opportunity, but it’s now reached a whole new level, and this news is going to have a major impact. It’s never been this good, so why don’t we have a chat so that you can learn more about it?

Optic-Kleer franchisees are highly motivated, with a strong work ethic and enjoy the variety that comes from working in different locations with different people. If you’d like to be your own boss with the support of a market-leading brand, fill in the form below to receive more information about Optic-Kleer.

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_{Source: * Elite Franchise Top 100 2021}

_{Sources: **Average repair cost based upon Operator data 2021/22. Your turnover will be subject to tax, business running costs and site fees. #Gov.uk - Government-statistics-vehicle-licensing-statistics-January-to-March-2024. ##Daily Express article - May 16, 2023, "UK faces ‘11-year backlog’ for pothole repairs}

Can you really fix a windscreen in the rain?

September 14, 2026

Yep, all that lovely summer weather has come to an end and the British skies are turning a much more familiar grey – suddenly it's time to break out the rain coats and umbrellas again.

Anyone working in an outdoor business will already be hardened to this, but it is the sort of change which might give you pause for thought if you're planning to start one yourself. For a business like Optic-Kleer, one big question comes to mind: can you actually repair a windscreen in the rain?

It's a fair thing to wonder. The answer is a big "yes", and the way the business is set up means the weather doesn't have to stop you working.

Rain doesn't stop the work

You've probably seen photos of an Optic-Kleer franchisee set up in a supermarket car park, working from under a smart branded gazebo. Most people see it purely as marketing – a good way to look professional and make sure customers know how to find you.

It also has a practical purpose, though. It keeps the car and the work area dry, allowing the franchisee to carry out repairs when the weather isn't playing ball. A rainy forecast doesn't mean a cancelled job or a lost afternoon – it simply means working under cover.

This isn't the kind of business where you have to wait for a sunny day in order to earn money.

In fact, the weather actually creates more work

Windscreen damage doesn't ease off when the skies open. Wet and changeable weather can make already poor road surfaces worse, while potholes, loose stone and debris all create opportunities for something to hit the car behind. That's bad news for the average driver. For a windscreen repair business, though, it means the need for the service doesn't disappear when the seasons change.

With more weather extremes predicted in the future, that demand is just going to keep on growing.

A cautionary tale

We were talking to Dan, our copywriter, the other day. He's been working alongside us with Optic-Kleer for a while now, but it all stopped being just theory for him over the summer when a large piece of tarmac flew up from the road and hit his windscreen. It wasn't a small chip that could simply be repaired, unfortunately. The impact caused radial cracks to spread almost immediately, leaving him needing a complete replacement.

He went through his insurer hoping for a quick turnaround. Instead, he was told he'd have to wait, simply because they were so busy – demand for windscreen work, they said, had gone through the roof. Three weeks later was the earliest slot they could find, right across every centre near him. Dozens of locations, all fully booked.

Two things stand out. The first is how fast a piece of road debris turns a windscreen into an expensive problem – one moment a barely noticeable mark, the next a full replacement.

The second is the sheer scale of the demand behind that three-week wait. Dozens of fully booked centres tell you just how much of this work is out there, and it's growing all the time.

Caught early, it's a much simpler problem

Dan's windscreen was beyond saving by the time it cracked, but many aren't. A chip caught early can usually be repaired in around 20 minutes, which is precisely the sort of convenient service an Optic-Kleer franchisee provides. A customer pulls into a supermarket car park, gets the repair done while they do their shopping, and carries on with their day.

The work isn't dependent on sunshine, windscreens get damaged the whole year round, and the franchise has a practical way of dealing with the weather when it arrives. For an Optic-Kleer franchisee, rain simply means putting up the gazebo and getting on with the job. Where there's a will - and a customer - there's always a way.

Territories are still moving quickly this year, and if you'd like to find out whether one is available in your area, or simply talk through how the business works in the real world, we'd be glad to help.

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