When a commercial vehicle is off the road, the impact goes far beyond inconvenience – it costs money.
According to recent industry insights, Vehicle off Road (VOR) downtime is now estimated at upwards of £800 per day for many fleet operators, in terms of lost productivity and repair costs. This is why more fleets are investing in solutions that keep vehicles on the road, rather than repairing them after the damage is done.
The Hidden Cost of Windscreen Damage
Modern windscreens – especially those with driver assistance systems and heated elements – are among the most vulnerable and expensive components on CVs and LCVs. A single stone chip can lead to:
- Vehicle downtime
- Missed deliveries
- Rescheduling
- Expensive/lengthy repairs and replacements
- ADAS recalibration delays
Even with mobile repair units offering rapid response, anything that takes a vehicle off the road hits the bottom line.
Why Fleets are Turning to Preventative Glass Protection
By preventing chips and cracks before they happen, fleets avoid the spiralling costs of replacements and recalibration – and crucially avoid downtime.
Clarus Protect’s windscreen protection film Armourtec gives fleets a proactive alternative:
- Impact resistant shield against stone chips and road debris.
- Minimises VOR downtime by reducing glass related damages.
- Protects fleet managers from costly replacements.
- Keeps fleet vehicles on the road earning, not waiting in a workshop bay, losing productivity.
For fleets where every hour matters, the ROI is immediate: fewer interruptions, lower repair cost and more predictable operational performance.
If downtime costs £800 per day, then prevention isn’t just a smart strategy – it’s an essential part of business.
Want to reduce windscreen and glass related downtime across your fleet? Contact the Clarus Protect team to explore fleet protection solutions.