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Jaguar XJ12 rear window replacement — booked online.
Jaguar XJ12 rear window replacement — instant quote across all variants, fitted by approved fitters near you.
Prices from £426 to £426
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- OEE glass, factory-spec match
- 2-year workmanship warranty
Jaguar XJ12 rear window price, by year
Pricing varies primarily by the antenna configuration built into the heating elements — different model years and specification levels carried different FM, TV, and DAB setups. Vehicles with integrated television antenna reception tend to carry slightly higher replacement costs due to the complexity of the heating-element circuit. Your quote will reflect the exact specification of your XJ12.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1992 |
| 1991 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1991 |
| 1990 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1990 |
| 1989 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1989 |
| 1988 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1988 |
| 1987 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1987 |
| 1986 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1986 |
| 1985 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1985 |
| 1984 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1984 |
| 1983 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1983 |
| 1982 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1982 |
| 1981 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1981 |
| 1980 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1980 |
| 1979 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1979 |
| 1978 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1978 |
| 1977 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1977 |
| 1976 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1976 |
| 1975 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1975 |
| 1974 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1974 |
| 1973 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1973 |
| 1972 | £426 — £426 | 1 variant | Price my 1972 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older XJ12s can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Jaguar XJ12 rear window replacement
Booking a rear window replacement through UK Car Glass is a straightforward process handled by a specialist on our network.
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Complete the online quote tool in about a minute — you'll be matched to a nearby fitter based on your location and vehicle details.
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Our parts-check team confirms the exact rear window variant for your XJ12, including the heating-element and antenna configuration.
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Your fitter schedules a convenient time — mobile replacement at your address is the default option.
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On the day, the specialist removes the shattered glass and clears accessible shards, then fits the replacement and confirms it's ready to drive.
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The heated elements are tested, and you'll be advised on shard cleanup — a professional valet afterwards is recommended to ensure all small fragments are removed from the interior.
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Your replacement carries a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
From quote to fitted glass, the entire process is managed end-to-end by UK Car Glass and our partner technicians.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your XJ12?
Most XJ12 rear window replacements can be carried out at your home or preferred location as a mobile service. The specialist will remove and dispose of the shattered glass safely, test the heating elements, and confirm the antenna reception is working.
If your location poses access challenges (e.g. a narrow drive or tight parking), your fitter may suggest a workshop visit — this will be discussed when booking.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your XJ12 have?
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Brake Light1
1972–1992A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
What it means
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.
How to tell
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.
Replacement impact
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.
Green1
1972–1992Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
What it means
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.
How to tell
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.
Replacement impact
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.
Heated Rear Windscreen1
1972–1992Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
What it means
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
How to tell
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement impact
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
About the Jaguar XJ12
The Jaguar XJ12 was in continuous production from 1972 to 1992, establishing itself as one of the British luxury saloon's most powerful iterations. Rear windows across this 20-year span are toughened glass with integrated heating elements that serve dual functions — demisting and antenna reception for radio, television, and digital audio broadcast.
These heated elements are critical infrastructure: if the heating grid is damaged, the entire rear window must be replaced to restore both demisting capability and RF reception. When ordering a replacement, the specific antenna configuration is confirmed to match your vehicle's original specification.
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