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Vauxhall Karl rear window replacement — booked online.
Rear window replacement for your Vauxhall Karl, quoted instantly and fitted by approved fitters across the UK.
Prices from £412 to £535
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Vauxhall Karl rear window price, by year
Pricing varies depending on which Karl variant you own. Models with solar-control or premium tint options typically carry slightly higher replacement costs than base-trim cars with standard clear or lightly-tinted glass. The specific features on your model will be confirmed during the instant online quote, ensuring you see an accurate price for your exact variant.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | £412 — £535 | 3 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £412 — £535 | 3 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £412 — £535 | 3 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £412 — £535 | 3 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £412 — £535 | 3 variants | Price my 2015 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Karls can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Vauxhall Karl rear window replacement
Your rear window replacement follows a simple, transparent process from quote to completion.
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Get an instant quote using our online tool — answer a few quick questions about your Karl's features and year, and you'll see the price in under 60 seconds.
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Choose your fitting date and confirm your booking in under two minutes via the same online platform.
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Our parts team carry out a final specification check before the job, ensuring the replacement glass matches your factory specification exactly.
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A technician from our network of approved fitters will attend your chosen location — mobile at your address or at a workshop near you.
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The fitting typically takes 30–60 minutes of the technician's time, including removal of the shattered original and shard cleanup. Your technician will confirm the minimum drive-away time before leaving.
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Your replacement glass comes with a two-year warranty covering workmanship and manufacturing defects.
All jobs are backed by our standard two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Karl?
Most rear-window replacements on the Karl are carried out mobile at your home or workplace — there's no ADAS calibration requirement for this position. Your technician will bring everything needed to remove the shattered glass safely and fit the replacement on-site.
If you prefer a workshop appointment for convenience or weather reasons, you can always choose that option during booking. Either way, the fitting time and process remain the same.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Karl 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 Windscreen3
2015–2019On the Vauxhall Karl: fitted on every one of the 3 rear window variants we list; model years 2015–2019.
Heated 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.
Green2
2015–2019On the Vauxhall Karl: fitted on 2 of the 3 rear window variants we list (67%); model years 2015–2019.
What it means
A subtle green tint present on approximately 90% of modern car glass — it's hard to see at first glance but is the standard tint for automotive safety glass.
On your Vauxhall Karl
Most Karl models from 2015 onwards carry this as standard; it will be confirmed during your online quote process based on your specific variant.
Solar Control2
2015–2019On the Vauxhall Karl: fitted on 2 of the 3 rear window variants we list (67%); model years 2015–2019.
What it means
A special coating that absorbs the sun's infrared rays, reducing cabin heat in summer and helping maintain a more comfortable interior temperature.
On your Vauxhall Karl
Solar-control glass is typically fitted to higher-specification Karl trims and will be identified during your online quote based on your model variant.
Grey Privacy1
2015–2019On the Vauxhall Karl: fitted on 1 of the 3 rear window variants we list (33%); model years 2015–2019.
Dark 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.
About the Vauxhall Karl
The Vauxhall Karl has been in continuous production since 2015, offering affordable city-car practicality across its five-model range. Rear windows on Karl models are typically toughened glass, which means they shatter into small fragments when damaged rather than splintering.
Many Karl variants feature a subtle green tint as standard — around 60% of models in our database carry this feature — while solar-control glass is also common on higher-specification trims, helping reduce cabin heat from solar infrared. Some models additionally have darker grey-tinted rear side windows, creating a progressive tint effect across the car's glass.
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