Vauxhall Speedster rear window replacement — instant quote, fitted by approved fitters near you — booked in under two minutes.
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Speedster
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Pricing for Speedster rear-window replacement is straightforward — there is one active variant in our catalogue. Costs are driven primarily by the solar-control coating and the adhesive-cure process required for bonded glass replacement, along with any additional shard cleanup needed after the shattered original is removed.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | £476 — £476 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £476 — £476 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £476 — £476 | 1 variant | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £476 — £476 | 1 variant | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £476 — £476 | 1 variant | Price my 2001 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Speedsters can still be booked.
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Rear-window replacement is a mobile-friendly job that typically takes 30–60 minutes of your fitter's time.
Book your quote online in under a minute using our simple vehicle-details quiz — no registration number needed.
Our parts-check team verifies the exact variant match for your Speedster (solar-control, green tint, unheated spec).
We match you with an approved fitter in your area who has the right glass and equipment.
On the day, your fitter removes the shattered rear window and clears accessible glass shards — note that small shards can lodge in places like trim channels and under seats.
The new rear window is fitted with the correct adhesive, and your fitter confirms the drive-away time before leaving.
We recommend a professional valet or interior detail afterwards to ensure any remaining fine shards are thoroughly cleaned.
Your replacement is covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
Rear-window replacement on the Speedster is typically carried out as a mobile visit at your address — no ADAS calibration or camera bracket work is involved. Your fitter brings everything needed to remove the shattered glass, clear accessible shards, and fit the new rear window with the correct adhesive.
If weather is poor or your location has very limited access, a workshop visit can be arranged instead — just let us know at booking.
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.
Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
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.
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.
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.
A rear window without heating elements — selected when the model's standard specification includes a heated rear glass option.
An unheated rear window is a variant specification where the rear glass does not include integrated electric heating wires. Many vehicle models offer heated rear glass as standard or as an option to demist the window quickly in cold or wet conditions. An unheated rear window omits this feature entirely. It is a cost-conscious choice and remains fully functional for visibility and weather protection — demisting simply takes longer and relies on the vehicle's cabin heating system alone.
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or service documentation. If your model range lists 'heated rear window' or 'rear demister' as a standard or optional feature and your car does not have it, you have an unheated variant. You can also look at the rear window itself — a heated rear window shows a faint pattern of horizontal heating wires when you look closely at the glass. An unheated window appears completely clear with no wire pattern visible.
Replacement glass must match your original specification. If your vehicle has an unheated rear window, the replacement must also be unheated — you cannot fit a heated variant without additional wiring and control-module work, which falls outside standard glass replacement scope. Conversely, if heated glass is standard for your model and you wish to stay unheated, confirm this choice at booking. No calibration is involved with rear-window replacement.
The Vauxhall Speedster was produced from 2001 to 2005 as a lightweight, open-cockpit roadster. Its rear window is a fixed panel rather than an operable window, held in place by adhesive and seals.
All Speedster models in our catalogue feature a green-tinted rear window with solar-control coating to reduce infrared heat — a thoughtful touch for an open-air vehicle. The rear glass on these models comes unheated as standard, a simpler specification than some contemporary rivals.
Because the Speedster's rear window is bonded glass, replacement requires attention to cure time and drive-away timing, which your fitter will confirm on the day.
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