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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 £394 to £831
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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 | £394 — £831 | 7 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £394 — £831 | 7 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £394 — £831 | 7 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £394 — £831 | 7 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £394 — £831 | 7 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £394 — £831 | 7 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £331 — £816 | 6 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £331 — £816 | 7 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £331 — £599 | 5 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £331 — £599 | 5 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £331 — £599 | 5 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £331 — £599 | 5 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £331 — £599 | 5 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £365 — £599 | 4 variants | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £365 — £599 | 4 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.
Green9
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.
Encapsulation7
1995–2009Factory-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.
Brake Light5
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.
Solar Control4
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.
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 Green2
2003–2009Dark 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.
Fitting Hardware1
2002–2009Pre-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.
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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