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Rear-window replacement costs vary mainly by generation and the presence of tinting or solar-control coatings. Earlier Leaf models (2011–2017) without these upgrades tend to be the most affordable; later generations with privacy or solar-control glass carry slightly higher costs due to the specialised coating process.
Calibration is not required for rear-window work, so pricing stays focused on the glass specification itself rather than safety-system setup.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £453 — £534 | 3 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £453 — £534 | 3 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £453 — £534 | 3 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £453 — £534 | 3 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £453 — £534 | 3 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £453 — £534 | 3 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £453 — £534 | 3 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £453 — £473 | 2 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £453 — £473 | 2 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £453 — £473 | 2 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £453 — £473 | 2 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £453 — £473 | 2 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £453 — £473 | 2 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £453 — £473 | 2 variants | Price my 2011 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Leafs can still be booked.
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Rear-window replacement follows a straightforward path from quote to fitting.
Complete a quick online quote using our widget — tell us your Leaf's year and trim, and we'll identify the exact rear-window variant you need.
Our parts-check team confirms the glass specification matches your factory original, including any tinting or coating.
You're matched with a specialist in your area who sources the replacement glass and schedules a fitting slot.
On the day, your fitter removes the shattered rear glass, clears accessible shards, and bonds the new window into place — typically 30–60 minutes of work.
A shattered rear window leaves broken glass lodged in hard-to-reach places (under seats, in trim channels, seatbelt mechanisms). Your fitter clears what's accessible during the fit, but we recommend a professional valet afterwards for a thorough interior clean.
Your replacement comes with a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
No calibration is needed for rear-window work, so the process is faster and simpler than windscreen replacement.
Rear-window replacement on the Nissan Leaf is typically carried out as a mobile visit to your home or workplace — no workshop is needed. Because rear-window work doesn't involve ADAS calibration or safety-system work, the job can be completed on your driveway.
Your fitter will confirm the location with you at booking. If weather is poor or access is difficult, a workshop option is always available.
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Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
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.
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 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.
Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
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.
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.
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.
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 Nissan Leaf has been in continuous production since 2011, evolving through three distinct generations. Early models (2011–2017) carry straightforward toughened rear glass, whilst later generations introduced tinted and privacy-glass options as trim upgrades.
From the early 2010s onwards, some Leaf variants feature green-tinted rear glass or privacy tinting to match higher-spec trim levels. A smaller proportion of the range also carries solar-control coating on the rear window to reduce cabin heat absorption.
The Leaf's windscreen-mounted camera system (part of Nissan Intelligent Mobility and ProPILOT Assist) means windscreen replacement requires calibration on equipped models, but rear-window replacement remains a straightforward fit without additional safety-system work.
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