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Kia Carens rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote for your Kia Carens rear window across all variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters near you.
Prices from £356 to £535
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Kia Carens rear window price, by year
Pricing varies based on your variant's generation, trim level, and whether the rear window includes factory hardware like brake-light integration or bonded brackets. Earlier Carens models without integrated features are typically more affordable; later models with hardware integration or specialist tint configurations carry higher fitting costs due to the parts complexity and technician verification needed.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £356 — £535 | 2 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £356 — £535 | 2 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £356 — £535 | 2 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £356 — £535 | 2 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £356 — £535 | 2 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £356 — £535 | 2 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £356 — £535 | 2 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £356 — £535 | 2 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £356 — £535 | 2 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £356 — £535 | 2 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £356 — £535 | 2 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £356 — £535 | 2 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £356 — £535 | 2 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £356 — £535 | 2 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £406 — £406 | 1 variant | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £406 — £406 | 1 variant | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £406 — £406 | 1 variant | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £406 — £406 | 1 variant | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £406 — £406 | 1 variant | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £406 — £406 | 1 variant | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £406 — £472 | 2 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £472 — £472 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £472 — £472 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £472 — £472 | 1 variant | Price my 2003 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Carenss can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Kia Carens rear window replacement
Booking and fitting a rear window replacement follows a straightforward process from quote to completion.
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Use our online widget to identify your exact Carens variant — green tint, brake light integration, and any bonded hardware are confirmed in seconds.
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Receive an instant quote and choose your preferred date; most customers book within two minutes.
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Our parts check team verifies the glass matches your factory specification, including tint and any integrated features.
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Your matched technician arrives at your address (or workshop, if you prefer) and replaces the rear window — typically 30–60 minutes of fitting time.
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Shard cleanup is part of the job, though small pieces of broken glass can lodge in places fitters can't always reach on the day, so a professional interior valet afterwards is recommended for thorough detailing.
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You're covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality from the date of replacement.
Your replacement glass matches your factory specification and is UK-approved for the road.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Carens?
Most Carens rear-window replacements are fitted at your home or workplace — mobile fitting is the default. Since the Carens does not typically require ADAS calibration for rear-window replacement (calibration applies to windscreen jobs involving forward-facing cameras), your fitter can usually complete the work on your driveway.
You can always choose a workshop visit instead if you prefer, and we'll arrange that at the same price.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Carens 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.
Heated Rear Windscreen4
2003–2026Heated 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.
Green3
2003–2026Green 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.
Brake Light1
2003–2006A 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.
Grey Privacy1
2013–2026Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
What it means
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
How to tell
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Replacement impact
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
About the Kia Carens
The Kia Carens has been produced since 2003 as a practical family MPV, with several generational updates bringing evolved glass and hardware configurations. Rear windows on modern Carens models typically feature toughened glass, though some variants carry factory-fitted brackets or connectors bonded to the glass.
Three-quarters of active Carens variants in our catalogue carry a subtle green tint — something you won't notice in daylight but which must be matched exactly on replacement. A quarter of variants feature integrated brake-light circuitry in the rear window itself, requiring the replacement to carry the same silkscreen pattern and electrical connections.
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