Instant quote across six Subaru Forester rear-window variants, fitted by approved fitters near you — booked in under two minutes.
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Price variation across Forester rear-window replacements depends primarily on generation and hardware fitment. Earlier models without factory brackets are more affordable; later variants carrying fitting hardware or other factory-bonded components increase the parts cost slightly. All jobs are quoted based on your exact variant once you've completed the online quiz.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £594 — £997 | 2 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £594 — £997 | 2 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £594 — £997 | 2 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £594 — £997 | 2 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £594 — £997 | 2 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £594 — £997 | 2 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £594 — £997 | 2 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £594 — £997 | 2 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £594 — £997 | 2 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £594 — £997 | 2 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £594 — £997 | 2 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £594 — £997 | 2 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £594 — £997 | 2 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £594 — £997 | 2 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £594 — £594 | 1 variant | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £594 — £594 | 1 variant | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £594 — £594 | 1 variant | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £594 — £594 | 1 variant | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £509 — £659 | 3 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £509 — £659 | 2 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £509 — £659 | 2 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £802 — £802 | 1 variant | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £802 — £802 | 1 variant | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £802 — £802 | 1 variant | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £525 — £802 | 2 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £525 — £525 | 1 variant | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £525 — £525 | 1 variant | Price my 1997 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Foresters can still be booked.
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Rear-window replacement typically takes 30–60 minutes of technician time, with shard cleanup as a major part of the job.
Book online using our quick quiz to identify your Forester variant (make, model, year, and features).
Our parts team confirms your exact rear-window specification and any fitting hardware required.
You're matched with a local technician who sources the correct replacement glass.
The technician arrives at your preferred location (mobile visit or workshop) and removes the shattered glass, cleaning accessible shards as they work.
Once the new rear window is bonded in place, your technician confirms the drive-away time based on the adhesive used — typically same-day.
After the job, we recommend a professional interior valet to reach shards that may have lodged in seats, trim channels, or seatbelt mechanisms during the break.
All replacements come with a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
Most Forester rear-window replacements can be done mobile at your home or workplace — the rear window is not part of the ADAS system, so no calibration is required. A workshop visit is rarely necessary unless weather is poor or you prefer the controlled environment.
Windscreen replacement on newer Foresters equipped with EyeSight may require a workshop visit if static camera calibration is needed, but this applies to the windscreen only, not the rear window.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
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.
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.
Pre-fitted clips and brackets that secure the glass to your vehicle, supplied ready to bond as a complete unit.
Fitting hardware comprises the clips, brackets, mouldings and adhesive retention components that hold the glass securely in place on your vehicle's frame. When your replacement glass is supplied with fitting hardware pre-attached, it arrives as a ready-to-install assembly rather than as bare glass requiring separate hardware attachment during the fit. This streamlines the replacement process and ensures correct positioning and fitment.
Check your vehicle's service history or contact your dealership service department with your registration number. They can confirm whether your glass comes with pre-fitted hardware as standard. Visually, pre-fitted hardware appears as clips or brackets already bonded or attached to the glass edges before it reaches the fitting technician.
Glass supplied with pre-fitted hardware typically requires no additional labour to attach clips or brackets during the fit, reducing technician time at the vehicle. The hardware must be in good condition and correctly positioned for the glass to seal and function properly. If hardware is damaged during removal of the old glass, replacement or repair of that hardware may be needed before the new glass can be fitted securely.
Factory-fitted brackets and mounts bonded to the glass, pre-assembled and ready to fit without sub-assembly.
Other Hardware refers to factory-fitted brackets, mounts, connectors, or trim pieces bonded permanently to the windscreen or other glass during manufacturing. These are integral to the vehicle's design but do not activate or control a specific feature — they simply secure or position components like sensors, trim strips, or mounting points. Unlike feature-specific hardware, these items are passive structural elements. A replacement carrying Other Hardware arrives pre-bonded and ready to install without additional assembly or modification.
Check your vehicle documentation or ask your dealership service centre whether your windscreen or glass panel carries factory-bonded brackets or mounts. Visual inspection may reveal trim strips, sensor housings, or antenna mounts bonded to the edges or interior surface of the glass. Your original invoice or parts list will specify if Other Hardware is present.
Replacement glass carrying Other Hardware must be sourced as a complete assembly — the brackets and mounts come pre-bonded from the supplier and cannot be transferred from the old glass. Installation is straightforward: the fitter removes the old glass and fits the replacement with its hardware already in place. No additional sub-assembly, bonding, or recalibration of the hardware itself is required. Fitting time is unaffected.
The Subaru Forester has been in continuous production since 1997, evolving through five generations with steady improvements to structural glass and weather sealing. Earlier models carry straightforward toughened rear windows, while later variants introduce fitting hardware and factory-bonded brackets that improve durability and alignment.
From the early 2010s onwards, many Foresters gained Subaru's EyeSight driver-assistance suite, which uses a dual stereo camera system mounted at the top of the windscreen. This means windscreen replacement on newer models requires post-fit calibration — but rear-window work remains straightforward, as the rear glass is not part of the ADAS system.
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