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Volkswagen
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Arteon
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Replacement costs reflect the Arteon's generation span and the presence of specialist features like integrated antennas and solar-control glass on certain trims. Earlier 2017–2019 models without solar coating are generally more straightforward; later variants with solar control and privacy tinting command higher replacement costs due to the coating complexity and precise glass matching required.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £541 — £622 | 4 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £541 — £622 | 4 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £541 — £622 | 4 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £541 — £622 | 4 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £541 — £622 | 4 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £541 — £622 | 4 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £541 — £622 | 4 variants | Price my 2017 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Arteons can still be booked.
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Booking a rear-window replacement is straightforward and happens in just a few stages.
Use our online quote tool to identify your Arteon variant — it takes about a minute and pinpoints exactly which rear-window specification your car carries.
Our parts-check team confirms the glass specification and antenna compatibility before your booking is finalised.
You'll be matched with a specialist near you who handles Volkswagen glass regularly and has the right equipment for rear-window work.
On fitting day, your fitter removes the shattered glass and installs the replacement — a shattered rear window means shard cleanup is a major part of the job, and your fitter will clear what's accessible, though small pieces can lodge in hard-to-reach areas.
We recommend arranging a professional interior valet afterwards for a thorough clean, since glass fragments can work into places fitters can't always reach on the day.
Your replacement comes with a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
Mobile fitting at your address is the default; if you prefer a workshop visit, your fitter can arrange that instead.
Rear-window replacement is typically completed at your home or preferred location via mobile fitting. Because a shattered rear window doesn't involve camera systems or ADAS calibration, there's no technical requirement to move the job to a workshop. However, if adverse weather threatens the fitting conditions or if you prefer a controlled workshop environment, your fitter can arrange that instead — the choice is yours at booking.
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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.
An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
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.
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.
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 grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
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.
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.
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.
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 TV-reception aerial printed into the rear window, typically for in-car entertainment systems.
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.
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.
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.
The Volkswagen Arteon arrived in 2017 as a sleek four-door coupé saloon, combining executive presence with modern glass technology. All variants in our catalogue feature a laminated rear window with an integrated antenna for radio and DAB reception — a critical component that must be matched precisely on replacement to restore reception.
Rear-window tinting varies across the range: some models feature a green-tinted rear window, whilst others carry a darker grey tint for additional privacy. Solar-control coating is fitted to approximately half the variants in production, designed to reduce infrared heat absorption and cabin temperature on sunny days.
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