Alfa Romeo 159 rear window replacement — instant quote for your variant, fitted by approved fitters near you.
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
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Variation in rear-window replacement costs reflects the presence of integrated brake-light circuitry, tint matching, and encapsulation trim on certain variants. Standard rear windows without these features are typically the most straightforward to source and fit, whilst brake-light and encapsulated variants require precise part specification to ensure electrical continuity and gasket compatibility.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £380 — £522 | 2 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £380 — £522 | 2 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £380 — £522 | 2 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £380 — £522 | 2 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £380 — £522 | 2 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £380 — £522 | 2 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £380 — £522 | 2 variants | Price my 2005 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older 159s can still be booked.
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Booking and fitting your Alfa Romeo 159 rear window is a straightforward process from initial quote through to completion.
Start with our online quote — answer a quick set of questions about your 159 to identify your exact variant, typically complete in under 60 seconds.
A specialist on our network reviews your parts specification and confirms availability, usually within one working day.
You're matched with an approved fitter in your area and offered a mobile visit at your address or a workshop slot, whichever suits you.
On fitting day, your fitter removes the shattered rear window and fits the replacement. Expect the work to take typically 30–60 minutes; shard cleanup is part of the job, though small fragments can lodge in places difficult to reach on the day.
Your fitter will confirm the drive-away time and hand over your two-year warranty documentation. We recommend booking a professional interior valet afterwards for thorough cleaning.
All replacements come with a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
Most Alfa Romeo 159 rear-window replacements are fitted mobile at your address — the rear window does not require the complex calibration that windscreens sometimes need. Your fitter brings the tools and expertise to your location, clears accessible shards, and completes the work on your driveway.
If you prefer a workshop environment, or if weather conditions make mobile fitting impractical, you can arrange a workshop slot instead. The choice is yours at booking.
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A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
Dark green tint on rear and side windows is a factory colour choice, not a safety or performance feature.
Dark green is a factory tint applied to the glass during manufacture. It's purely aesthetic — a colour variant chosen by the vehicle designer to complement the body paint and interior trim. Unlike some tints that reduce solar heat or glare, dark green is decorative. Most vehicles have standard or light green glass; dark green is less common and typically found on specific trim levels or model years.
Look at your rear and side windows from outside the car in daylight. If they appear noticeably darker or more saturated green than the front windscreen, you likely have dark green glass. You can also check your vehicle's specification sheet from the dealer or original documentation — tint colour is sometimes listed under 'glass' or 'exterior finishes'. If uncertain, ask your local dealership service centre.
Dark green replacement glass must match the original tint colour exactly — a standard or light green windscreen will look visibly mismatched against dark green rear windows. Sourcing the correct variant can take slightly longer than standard glass, as it's less common. No calibration is involved with tinted glass itself. Fitting and cure time are unaffected.
Factory-bonded rubber or polymer trim means your replacement glass arrives ready to fit as one complete unit.
Encapsulation is a rubber or polymer gasket moulded directly onto the glass edges during manufacturing. The trim is bonded to the glass at the factory — either by injection moulding, PU robot extrusion, or adhesive bonding. When you need a replacement, the entire panel arrives with its trim already attached, so the glass and gasket are replaced together as a single unit rather than as separate components.
Check your current windscreen or rear window edges. If you see a continuous rubber or polymer seal running around the perimeter that appears moulded or permanently bonded to the glass itself — rather than a separate trim clipped or screwed to the frame — your glass is encapsulated. Ask your dealer or service centre to confirm; they can also check your vehicle specification sheet.
Encapsulated glass simplifies replacement because there's no separate trim to remove, refit, or source. The bonded gasket is replaced as part of the glass unit, which reduces installation complexity and potential leak points. Cure time and drive-away procedures remain unchanged. No additional sourcing delays — encapsulated replacements are stocked as complete assemblies by most suppliers.
Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
The Alfa Romeo 159 was produced from 2005 to 2011 as a mid-size saloon, representing a significant step forward in Alfa Romeo's engineering and design language. Across its production run, the 159 featured a conventional toughened rear window without the complexity of integrated sensors or camera systems that would arrive on later Alfa Romeo models.
Some 159 variants carry integrated brake lights within the rear window, while others feature a green-tinted rear panel to match the front glazing. A small proportion of later examples include solar-control glass and factory-bonded encapsulation trim, reducing installation time on replacement.
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