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Vauxhall Insignia rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across 9 Vauxhall Insignia rear-window variants from 2008–2022, fitted by approved fitters — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £362 to £574
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Vauxhall Insignia rear window price, by year
Prices vary with generation, trim level, and glass specification. Early 2008–2012 models without encapsulation or specialist tinting are typically the most affordable. Later models with green-tint or privacy glass, particularly those fitted with encapsulation, carry higher replacement costs due to the complexity of sourcing the exact specification match and the additional fitting hardware involved.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | £362 — £574 | 7 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £362 — £574 | 7 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £362 — £574 | 7 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £362 — £574 | 7 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £362 — £574 | 7 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £362 — £574 | 7 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £362 — £574 | 6 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £362 — £574 | 6 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £362 — £574 | 6 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £362 — £574 | 7 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £362 — £574 | 6 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £362 — £467 | 5 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £362 — £467 | 5 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £362 — £467 | 5 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £362 — £467 | 4 variants | Price my 2008 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Insignias can still be booked.
What Vauxhall Insignia owners say
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What to expect during your Vauxhall Insignia rear window replacement
Booking your Insignia rear-window replacement through UKCG is straightforward — our guided quote process takes under a minute.
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Answer a short quiz about your Insignia's year and trim to identify your exact variant and glass specification.
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Receive an instant quote and select your preferred appointment — mobile fitting at home or at a local workshop.
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Our parts-check team confirms the correct replacement glass before your technician is matched.
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On fitting day, your specialist removes the shattered original and fits the new rear window, typically within 30–60 minutes of active work.
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A shattered rear window means shard cleanup is a major part of the job; your fitter will clear accessible shards, but we recommend a professional interior valet afterwards for thorough detailing, as small pieces can lodge in places fitters can't reach on the day.
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Your technician confirms the minimum drive-away time before leaving, and your two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality comes into effect immediately.
Backed by Trustpilot reviews and a two-year warranty, your Insignia rear window is restored to factory specification.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Insignia?
Most Insignia rear-window replacements are carried out mobile at your home or workplace — the rear window is not equipped with ADAS cameras, so no calibration is required after fitting. Your approved fitter will confirm the right location at booking. If you prefer a workshop environment or if weather or access makes a mobile visit impractical, workshop fitting is always available as an alternative.
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What features does your Insignia 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 Windscreen8
2008–2022Heated 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.
Green5
2008–2022Green 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.
Antenna4
2008–2022An 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.
Dark Green3
2008–2022Dark green tinted rear and side glass that's noticeably darker than the front windscreen but still see-through in daylight.
What it means
Dark green tint is a factory-applied colour to the rear window and side windows on some vehicles. It serves both aesthetic and functional purposes: it reduces glare and heat from sunlight, provides a degree of privacy without completely obscuring the interior, and contributes to the vehicle's overall design. Unlike privacy glass (which is much darker and difficult to see through from outside), dark green tint maintains reasonable transparency while still offering a tinted appearance.
How to tell
Look at your rear window and rear side windows in daylight. If they appear noticeably darker and greenish in tone compared to your front windscreen, you have dark green tint. The tint will be clearly visible when you look at the vehicle from outside, but you'll still be able to see through to the interior in normal daylight. Check your vehicle documentation or ask your dealership if you're uncertain.
Replacement impact
Replacement glass must match the original dark green tint specification to maintain the vehicle's appearance and light-control properties. We source OEM or OE-equivalent tinted glass to the correct colour specification. Tinted glass is available from stock for most common vehicles, though lead times may occasionally be slightly longer than untinted variants. Installation and cure procedures are identical to standard glass; tint does not affect fitting time or drive-away windows.
About the Vauxhall Insignia
The Vauxhall Insignia has been in continuous production since 2008, spanning two generations with significant evolution in rear-glass specification. Early models carry straightforward toughened rear windows, whilst later variants introduced green-tinted and privacy glass as standard across most trim levels.
Most Insignia rear windows carry a subtle green tint to reduce solar heat and glare — a feature found on around nine in ten variants in our catalogue. Some higher-trim or later-generation models add encapsulation (a pre-moulded gasket bonded to the glass edges), which simplifies fitting and improves the seal.
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