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Toyota Avensis rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across 10 Toyota Avensis rear window variants spanning two decades, fitted by approved fitters — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £395 to £757
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Toyota Avensis rear window price, by year
Pricing varies across the 10 active variants based on generation, features, and complexity. Early Avensis models without integrated features are typically the most straightforward to replace. Later variants with encapsulated trim, brake-light integration, or antenna circuits require more precise sourcing and are reflected in higher costs.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | £401 — £540 | 3 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £401 — £540 | 3 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £401 — £540 | 3 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £401 — £540 | 3 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £401 — £540 | 3 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £401 — £540 | 3 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £401 — £540 | 3 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £401 — £540 | 3 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £401 — £540 | 3 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £395 — £756 | 6 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £395 — £757 | 6 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £395 — £757 | 4 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £395 — £757 | 4 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £395 — £757 | 4 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £395 — £757 | 4 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £325 — £757 | 7 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £325 — £618 | 3 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £325 — £618 | 3 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £325 — £618 | 3 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £325 — £618 | 3 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £325 — £618 | 3 variants | Price my 1998 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Avensiss can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Toyota Avensis rear window replacement
Replacing your Avensis rear window follows a simple, guided process from quote to fit.
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Start with an instant online quote using our guided quiz — typically under 60 seconds — which identifies your exact variant and confirms available parts.
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Once you've booked, our parts-check team verifies the replacement glass matches your factory specification, including any integrated features.
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We match you with an approved fitter in your area who sources the glass and schedules the replacement at a time that suits you.
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On fitting day, your technician will remove the shattered original, clear accessible glass shards, and bond the replacement securely — typically 30–60 minutes of active work.
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Because a shattered rear window leaves glass fragments throughout the interior, we recommend a professional valet afterwards for thorough detailing of areas the technician can't fully access.
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Your replacement comes with a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
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Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Avensis?
Most Toyota Avensis rear-window replacements are fitted mobile at your home or workplace, as rear windows don't require ADAS calibration. However, if your Avensis has an integrated brake light or antenna, your technician may recommend a workshop visit to ensure the electrical circuits are properly tested after fitting.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Avensis 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.
Green8
1998–2018Green 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.
Fitting Hardware4
1998–2009Pre-fitted clips and brackets that secure the glass to your vehicle, supplied ready to bond as a complete unit.
What it means
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.
How to tell
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.
Replacement impact
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.
Encapsulation3
2008–2018Factory-bonded rubber or polymer trim means your replacement glass arrives ready to fit as one complete unit.
What it means
Encapsulation is a rubber or polymer gasket moulded directly onto the glass edges during manufacturing. The trim is bonded to the glass at the factory — either by injection moulding, PU robot extrusion, or adhesive bonding. When you need a replacement, the entire panel arrives with its trim already attached, so the glass and gasket are replaced together as a single unit rather than as separate components.
How to tell
Check your current windscreen or rear window edges. If you see a continuous rubber or polymer seal running around the perimeter that appears moulded or permanently bonded to the glass itself — rather than a separate trim clipped or screwed to the frame — your glass is encapsulated. Ask your dealer or service centre to confirm; they can also check your vehicle specification sheet.
Replacement impact
Encapsulated glass simplifies replacement because there's no separate trim to remove, refit, or source. The bonded gasket is replaced as part of the glass unit, which reduces installation complexity and potential leak points. Cure time and drive-away procedures remain unchanged. No additional sourcing delays — encapsulated replacements are stocked as complete assemblies by most suppliers.
Antenna2
2003–2018An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
What it means
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
Replacement impact
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
Brake Light2
1998–2008A 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.
Dark Grey2
2003–2018Dark 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.
Solar Control2
2008–2018Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
What it means
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.
How to tell
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.
Replacement impact
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.
About the Toyota Avensis
The Toyota Avensis has been in continuous production since 1998, evolving through three distinct generations with significant changes to its rear-window specification. Early Avensis models (1998–2008) featured straightforward toughened rear glass, with most variants carrying a green tint that's typical across Toyota's range from that era.
From the mid-2000s onwards, later-generation models introduced additional features such as fitting hardware, encapsulation (pre-fitted trim bonded to the glass), and on select variants, integrated brake lights or antennas. Some higher-spec models also received solar-control coatings to help manage interior heat.
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