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Very easy to book online, and the quote I had was 50% less than the more well known AutoGlass. Friendly service, turned up when expected and did the job professionally and quickly.
Vauxhall Vectra rear window replacement — booked online.
Rear window replacement for the Vauxhall Vectra — instant quote across 11 variants, fitted by approved fitters near you.
Prices from £345 to £968
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Vauxhall Vectra rear window price, by year
Pricing varies by generation and specification — early-1990s models without encapsulation or brake-light integration tend to be more affordable, while later variants with encapsulated trim and integrated brake lights carry higher costs due to the complexity of matching those factory features. Solar control and antenna integration, found on select models, also influence the final price.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
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| 2009 | £345 — £968 | 2 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £345 — £968 | 2 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £345 — £968 | 2 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £345 — £968 | 2 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £345 — £968 | 2 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £345 — £968 | 2 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £331 — £345 | 2 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £281 — £377 | 4 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £281 — £377 | 3 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £281 — £377 | 3 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £281 — £377 | 3 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £281 — £377 | 3 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £281 — £377 | 3 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £281 — £377 | 2 variants | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £281 — £377 | 2 variants | Price my 1995 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Vectras can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Vauxhall Vectra rear window replacement
Booking and fitting your Vectra's rear window follows a straightforward path from quote to road-ready.
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Complete a quick online quote using our guided widget — you'll answer a few questions about your Vectra's year and trim, and receive an instant price.
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Book your fitting at a time that suits you — mobile fitting at your home or a workshop appointment, depending on what works best.
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Our parts team confirms the exact glass specification (tint, encapsulation, brake-light integration) matches your vehicle's factory build.
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A technician from our network arrives to replace the rear window. Expect the job to take typically 30–60 minutes of active fitting time; shard cleanup is part of this.
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Your fitter will clear accessible broken glass and ensure the new window seals properly. We always recommend a professional valet afterwards for a thorough interior clean, as small shards can lodge in places that aren't easily reached during fitting.
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Drive away once the adhesive has set — your fitter will confirm the exact minimum wait time before you leave.
Your replacement is backed by a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality, and you'll have peace of mind knowing the job is done to factory specification.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Vectra?
The Vauxhall Vectra does not feature front-camera ADAS systems requiring calibration, so your rear-window replacement is straightforward mobile fitting at your home or a workshop — your choice.
Mobile fitting is the default and works well for rear-window jobs. Choose a workshop visit if weather is poor, you prefer a controlled environment, or you'd like the fitter to have easier access to power and equipment for thorough shard cleanup.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Vectra 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 Windscreen5
1995–2009Heated 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.
Green4
1995–2009Green 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.
Brake Light3
1995–2009A 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.
Antenna2
1995–2002An 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 Green1
2004–2009Dark 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.
Solar Control1
2002–2009Solar 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 Vauxhall Vectra
The Vauxhall Vectra was produced from 1995 to 2009, spanning two distinct generations with evolving glass specifications. Early models featured straightforward rear windows, while later variants introduced green-tinted glass and encapsulated trim as standard.
Most Vectras in our catalogue carry a green-tinted rear window — about 9 in 10 variants include this feature. Many models also feature factory-fitted encapsulation, where the rubber seal is bonded directly to the glass edges at manufacture, meaning your replacement arrives as a complete glass-and-trim unit.
Some models include integrated brake lights in the rear window, which your replacement must match exactly so the vehicle's existing electrical circuit reconnects without modification.
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