Tax disc holder removal in Exeter
Professional tax disc holder removal services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
10 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Old tax disc holder removed cleanly from your windscreen. No scratches, no adhesive residue - just a clear, tidy windscreen.
Still Got That Redundant Tax Disc Holder?
Road tax went digital in 2014. That circular plastic holder on your windscreen has been completely pointless for over a decade. But there it sits, yellowing and looking dated.
💡 Pro tip: Modern windscreens have tinted areas at the top specifically to reduce clutter. Get rid of that old tax disc holder and enjoy the cleaner view.
Why Proper Removal Matters
There's removing it, and removing it without damage:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Removed cleanly with no marks | Windscreen scratched from scraping |
| All adhesive cleaned off | Sticky residue attracting dirt |
| No damage to screen tint | Tint layer scraped off |
| Professional finish | Worse than leaving it on |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
I'll heat the holder to soften the adhesive, peel it off carefully without scratching, clean all the residue with proper adhesive remover, and polish the glass clean.
📦 You're Left With
- Clear, clean windscreen
- No adhesive residue
- No scratches or damage
- Looks like it was never there
Pricing Guide
| What's Involved | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Tax disc holder removal | 10 mins | £60 |
£60 minimum charge. 10-minute job but that's the callout fee. Best combined with other work.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Detailing your car - part of a full interior clean
✅ Selling the car - makes it look more modern
✅ Stubborn holder - been on for 15+ years
✅ Part of other work - add it to windscreen chip repair, dash cam fitting, etc.
Why Choose Us for Tax disc holder removal in Exeter?
Removed cleanly with no damage
All adhesive residue cleaned off
Clear, unobstructed windscreen
Quick 10-minute service
What to Expect
Step 1: Heat Application
Warm the holder and adhesive slightly with a heat gun or hairdryer. Makes it peel off much easier without forcing.
Step 2: Careful Removal
Peel the holder off slowly using a plastic scraper. No metal - that's how windscreens get scratched.
Step 3: Adhesive Cleaning
Clean all the residue with proper adhesive remover. Polish the glass clean with glass cleaner. No sticky marks left.
🔧 DIY Tips
Tax disc holder removal is genuinely easy - you can do this yourself:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Hairdryer or heat gun
- Plastic scraper or old credit card
- Adhesive remover or white spirit
- Glass cleaner
- Microfiber cloth
📐 Removal process
- Warm the holder with a hairdryer for 30-60 seconds
- Start peeling from one edge
- Go slowly - if it resists, apply more heat
- Once holder's off, clean adhesive residue
- Apply adhesive remover, let it soak 30 seconds
- Wipe with plastic scraper or cloth
- Clean with glass cleaner
✨ Cleaning the adhesive
- White spirit works well
- Proper adhesive remover (like Goo Gone) is better
- WD-40 also works in a pinch
- Don't use acetone - can damage tinted windows
- Be patient - old adhesive needs time to dissolve
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using metal scrapers (scratches glass)
- Not heating first (makes it much harder)
- Using acetone on tinted windows
- Scraping too aggressively
- Giving up and leaving adhesive residue
💡 Pro trick: After removing the adhesive, clean the windscreen with glass cleaner containing alcohol. Removes any remaining oils and leaves it crystal clear.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚗 Honestly? This is absolutely a DIY job unless you're really worried about scratching your windscreen. If you can peel a sticker off something, you can remove a tax disc holder.
Digital tax discs - Since 2014, road tax is checked electronically by ANPR cameras. You don't display anything. The old holders are completely redundant.
Selling your car? Removing the tax disc holder makes the car look more modern and better maintained. Small detail but it matters.
Insurance disc holders too - Same process for old insurance disc holders. Both are pointless now everything's digital.
Minimum charge applies - This is genuinely a 10-minute job. Only makes sense if I'm already at yours doing other work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I pay someone to remove an old tax disc holder?
Honestly? You probably shouldn't. It's dead easy - peel it off, clean the adhesive with white spirit or adhesive remover. But if you're fussy about not scratching your windscreen, or you've got one that's been on for 15 years and is stuck solid, I can do it without damaging anything.
Will it damage my windscreen?
Not if done properly. The trick is heat and patience - don't force it or scrape with metal. I use a plastic scraper and proper adhesive remover. Your windscreen stays pristine.
What about the adhesive residue?
That's actually the hardest part. The holder peels off easily, but the adhesive can be stubborn. I use proper adhesive remover and clean it completely - no sticky residue left behind.
Do I still need to display my tax?
No - road tax went digital in 2014. You don't display anything anymore. Police check it electronically. So those old tax disc holders are completely redundant.
How long does it take?
About 10 minutes. But it's still the £60 minimum callout charge, so really only worth it if you're combining it with other car work I'm doing.
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