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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 £571
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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 |
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| 2022 | £362 — £571 | 8 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £362 — £571 | 8 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £362 — £571 | 8 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £362 — £571 | 8 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £362 — £571 | 8 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £362 — £571 | 8 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £362 — £571 | 7 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £362 — £571 | 7 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £362 — £571 | 7 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £362 — £571 | 8 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £362 — £571 | 7 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £362 — £571 | 6 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £362 — £571 | 6 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £362 — £571 | 6 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £362 — £571 | 5 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.
Green8
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 Grey2
2008–2022Dark 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.
Dark Green1
2017–2022Dark green tint on rear and side windows is a factory colour choice, not a safety or performance feature.
What it means
Dark green is a factory tint applied to the glass during manufacture. It's purely aesthetic — a colour variant chosen by the vehicle designer to complement the body paint and interior trim. Unlike some tints that reduce solar heat or glare, dark green is decorative. Most vehicles have standard or light green glass; dark green is less common and typically found on specific trim levels or model years.
How to tell
Look at your rear and side windows from outside the car in daylight. If they appear noticeably darker or more saturated green than the front windscreen, you likely have dark green glass. You can also check your vehicle's specification sheet from the dealer or original documentation — tint colour is sometimes listed under 'glass' or 'exterior finishes'. If uncertain, ask your local dealership service centre.
Replacement impact
Dark green replacement glass must match the original tint colour exactly — a standard or light green windscreen will look visibly mismatched against dark green rear windows. Sourcing the correct variant can take slightly longer than standard glass, as it's less common. No calibration is involved with tinted glass itself. Fitting and cure time are unaffected.
Encapsulation1
2009–2022Factory-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.
Fitting Hardware1
2009–2022Pre-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.
Privacy1
2008–2022Privacy glass is a darker tint applied to rear and side windows for passenger comfort and security.
What it means
Privacy glass is a factory-applied dark tint coating on the rear window and side windows (or a selection of them) to reduce visibility into the vehicle's interior. It serves two purposes: it helps protect passengers and cargo from the sun, and it provides visual security by obscuring the view of occupants and valuables from outside. The tint is integral to the glass itself — either applied during manufacture or as a permanent coating — and is not the same as an aftermarket film.
How to tell
Look at the rear window and rear side windows from outside the vehicle. If they appear noticeably darker than the windscreen and front side windows, the car has privacy glass. Check your vehicle documentation (handbook or service history) under 'glass specifications' or 'optional equipment', or ask your dealership service centre — they can confirm which windows have the tint applied.
Replacement impact
Privacy glass must be replaced with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) glass of the same tint specification. Aftermarket alternatives are available but may not match the original colour or darkness exactly. The replacement is a straightforward swap with no calibration implications. Availability is standard for mainstream models; lead time may be slightly longer for less common variants or older vehicles.
TV Antenna1
2008–2022A TV-reception aerial printed into the rear window, typically for in-car entertainment systems.
What it means
A TV antenna is an aerial pattern laminated into the rear windscreen or rear side window to receive broadcast television signals. It's a separate system from the vehicle's radio or mobile antenna and is typically found in vehicles equipped with rear-seat entertainment systems. The antenna is printed directly onto or into the glass during manufacture, so when the glass is replaced, the antenna pattern must be reproduced on the replacement to maintain reception quality.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or handbook for rear-seat entertainment or TV tuner capability. If your car has a rear-seat entertainment system with a TV tuner, the rear window will have a TV antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre to confirm whether your vehicle has this feature.
Replacement impact
When the rear window is replaced, the replacement glass must include the matching TV antenna print to preserve reception. OEM (original equipment manufacturer) glass is typically required to ensure the antenna pattern is identical. The antenna is passive and requires no calibration or specialist procedures after fitting. Cure time for bonded rear glass is required; the fitter will confirm the drive-away time on the day.
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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