Austria, now Italy · since 1956
Carrera
Born on the racetrack in 1956.
On the shelf in Winsford. Every frame glazed here with your lenses.
The house
Carrera, and why the frames are more than plastic
Carrera was founded in Austria in 1956 by Wilhelm Anger and named after the Carrera Panamericana road race. It made goggles and sports eyewear first, and the racing heritage still shows: bold sunglasses with coloured lenses, the Carrera flag on the temple, and optical frames with a sporting edge. Now made in Italy.
Known for
Three things to know about Carrera
- 01
Racing heritage
Named after a road race; goggles came first
- 02
Bold sunglasses
The shield and aviator shapes that made the name
- 03
Sporting optical
Everyday frames with a bit of speed in them
Who they suit
Someone who likes a sporty, slightly retro look. The larger shapes suit a strong face; the metal optical frames suit most.
A name on the frame does not mean it will suit your face. We bring you a shortlist rather than a wall, and we say gently when one does not work.
Try them on
Carrera in Winsford
Your eye test first
Free on the NHS if you qualify, £55 privately. Forty-five minutes with the optometrist, and styling is part of the visit, not an extra.
Your lenses
Every Carrera frame is glazed here. Single vision from £109, thinner lenses, coatings and varifocals explained with every price shown before you decide.
Sixty days to love them
If the fit or the lenses are not right, we change the frame or the lenses at no charge. Adjustments and a Specs MOT are free for as long as you wear them.
Frames across our ranges run from £70 to £850. 0% finance: half today, the rest over 4, 6, 8 or 10 months.
Where to find us
Book online, or ring us. Treatment available within the week.
Book a Dry Eye Assessment — Winsford 01606 599030
Gland Scan: £15 with any eye examination (included in our Gold eye examination).
Frequently asked questions
Where can I try Carrera glasses on near me?
At Abra & Co in Winsford. Book an eye test online or ring the practice, and we will have the collection ready for you. If there is a particular model you want, tell us and we will bring it in.
Can I have my prescription in Carrera frames?
Yes, including varifocals and high prescriptions. We measure and fit the lenses here. Single vision lenses run from £109 to £499, and every option is shown with its price before you decide.
Do you sell Carrera sunglasses?
Yes, and we glaze them with your prescription, including tinted and polarised lenses. Ask when you book and we will have the sunglass collection out for you.
What if Carrera does not suit my face?
Then we will say so, kindly, and show you what does. A name on the frame does not mean it will suit you; that is the first thing we say about every brand. And if you buy and change your mind within sixty days, we change the frame or the lenses at no charge.
How much do Carrera glasses cost?
Frames across our ranges run from £70 to £850; Carrera sits towards the upper part of that. Lenses are priced separately and shown before you decide. Pay half today and spread the rest over 4, 6, 8 or 10 months, interest free, with nothing added.
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