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Kia Carnival rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote for your Kia Carnival rear window across 4 variants, fitted by approved fitters — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £561 to £711
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Kia Carnival rear window price, by year
Prices vary depending on the specific variant and which features your rear window carries — whether it has an integrated brake light, tinted glass, or heating element all affect the replacement cost. Rear windows with integrated electrical elements like brake lights or heating require more precise sourcing than basic toughened glass.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £561 — £711 | 2 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £561 — £711 | 2 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £561 — £711 | 2 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £561 — £711 | 2 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £561 — £711 | 2 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £561 — £711 | 2 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £561 — £711 | 3 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £688 — £688 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £688 — £688 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £346 — £688 | 2 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £346 — £346 | 1 variant | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £346 — £346 | 1 variant | Price my 2001 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Carnivals can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Kia Carnival rear window replacement
Booking your Carnival rear window replacement through UK Car Glass is straightforward and takes just a few minutes.
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Use our online widget to answer a short quiz about your Carnival's year and features — your variant is identified in under 60 seconds.
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Receive an instant quote and proceed to checkout, booking your replacement in under two minutes total.
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Our team runs a parts check to confirm your replacement glass matches your factory specification exactly, including any brake-light integration or heating elements.
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You're matched with an approved technician in your area who will fit the rear window at your preferred location — typically mobile at your address or at a workshop if you prefer.
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A shattered rear window means shard cleanup is part of the job. Your fitter will remove accessible broken glass, but small shards can lodge in places that need deeper access — we recommend a professional valet afterwards for thorough detailing.
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Your two-year warranty covers workmanship and glass quality; the technician will confirm your drive-away time before leaving.
You're covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality, and you can contact UK Car Glass if any issues arise.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Carnival?
Most Carnival rear window replacements are fitted at your preferred location — mobile at home or at a workshop. Since rear windows do not carry ADAS cameras or safety-critical calibration systems, mobile fitting is typically straightforward.
Choose a workshop visit if weather is poor, if you'd prefer professional facilities, or if your fitter recommends it during booking. UKCG will match you with a technician equipped to handle your specific variant.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Carnival 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
2001–2012Heated 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
2001–2012Green 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
2006–2012Dark 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 Carnival
The Kia Carnival has been in production since 2001, evolving through multiple generations as a spacious people-carrier for the UK market. Earlier models from the 2001–2006 period carry straightforward toughened rear windows, while later variants introduced features like integrated heating elements.
From the mid-2000s onwards, some trim levels began incorporating tinted rear glass and brake-light integration as standard. These features require precise matching during replacement to ensure the original circuits reconnect cleanly and the vehicle's thermal and lighting systems function without fault.
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