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Amy
Verified on Trustpilot11 May 2023
Would definitely recommend
Came out within 2 days, really nice guys, very quick - they even cleaned all the broken glass off the seats for me! Would definitely recommend
Volkswagen Crafter rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across 19 Crafter variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £315 to £481
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Volkswagen Crafter rear window price, by year
Pricing varies based on generation, the presence of solar-control coating, and whether the rear window includes integrated heating. Earlier Crafters with straightforward clear or tinted toughened glass tend to be the most affordable. Later models with solar-control and heated-glass options carry higher costs due to the additional coating and wiring complexity that specialists must factor into the replacement.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £315 — £481 | 19 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £315 — £481 | 19 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £315 — £481 | 19 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £315 — £481 | 19 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £315 — £481 | 19 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £315 — £481 | 19 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £315 — £481 | 19 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £315 — £481 | 19 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £315 — £481 | 19 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £315 — £481 | 19 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £315 — £478 | 10 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £315 — £478 | 10 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £315 — £478 | 10 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £315 — £478 | 10 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £315 — £478 | 10 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £315 — £478 | 10 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £315 — £478 | 10 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £315 — £478 | 10 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £315 — £478 | 10 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £315 — £478 | 10 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £315 — £478 | 10 variants | Price my 2006 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Crafters can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Volkswagen Crafter rear window replacement
Booking your Crafter's rear window replacement is straightforward and happens entirely online.
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Use our quick quiz to identify your exact Crafter variant — takes around a minute.
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Our parts team checks availability of the correct glass specification for your vehicle.
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You're matched with a specialist in your area who handles Crafter work regularly.
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The fitter arrives at your location or workshop (your choice) and replaces the shattered glass, typically in 30–60 minutes of active work.
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Shard cleanup is part of the job, but we always recommend a professional valet afterwards to ensure no small shards remain in hard-to-reach places like under seats or trim channels.
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Your replacement comes with a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
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Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Crafter?
Most Crafter rear-window replacements are fitted mobile at your location — the vehicle doesn't require calibration after the glass is set, so your specialist can complete the job on site.
If you prefer a workshop environment or your location is difficult to access, your specialist can arrange a workshop appointment instead. The choice is yours at booking — either way, the replacement and any necessary checks are completed in one location.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Crafter 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.
Green11
2006–2026Green 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.
Solar Control11
2006–2026Solar 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.
Left9
2006–2026Left side window — choose this if your car has a left-side door window that needs replacing.
What it means
The left side window is the glass panel in the door on the driver's side of the vehicle (or front passenger side in right-hand-drive markets where the driver sits on the right). This is an operable window — it rolls up and down using the window mechanism in the door. Unlike the windscreen or rear window, side windows are typically toughened glass, which means they shatter into small fragments if broken rather than cracking into large shards. Replacing a left side window is a straightforward job that doesn't involve adhesive bonding.
How to tell
Look at the driver's side of your car — the left side window is the glass panel in the front-left door that you can wind down. If this glass is cracked, chipped, or missing, you need a left side window replacement. You can also check your vehicle's documentation or ask your dealer's service centre to confirm which positions are affected if you're unsure.
Replacement impact
Left side window replacement is typically faster than windscreen work because there is no adhesive bonding and no calibration involved. The glass is held in place by clips, seals, and the door mechanism. However, if the window has shattered, glass fragments may lodge in hard-to-reach areas inside the door or trim. We recommend a professional interior valet afterwards to ensure all shards are thoroughly removed from seat mechanisms, seatbelts, and door channels.
Right9
2006–2026Your vehicle has two rear doors, so a four-door configuration.
What it means
This attribute identifies whether your vehicle is a four-door or two-door model. Four-door cars have a rear door on both the driver and passenger sides; two-door cars have only front doors. This classification affects which glass panels are present in your vehicle — four-door models include rear side windows and rear doors, whilst two-door models do not. Knowing your door configuration helps us identify the correct glass type and position for your windscreen or window replacement.
How to tell
Count the doors on your vehicle. If you can open a door behind the front passenger and driver seats on both sides, you have a four-door (right) configuration. If only the front doors open, you have a two-door model. You can also check your vehicle's documentation or ask your dealer or service centre — they'll confirm the exact door count in seconds.
Replacement impact
Four-door models have rear side windows and rear doors that may require replacement. This affects the range of glass panels we can supply and fit for you. All standard glass types in four-door cars — windscreen, rear window, front and rear side windows — are within our service scope and follow the same replacement and fitting process as two-door variants. The door configuration itself does not alter calibration or cure-time procedures.
Unheated6
2006–2026A rear window without heating elements — selected when the model's standard specification includes a heated rear glass option.
What it means
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.
How to tell
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 impact
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.
Clear4
2006–2026Calibration varies by vehicleClear windscreen glass has no tint; most cars have a slight tint as standard.
What it means
A clear windscreen contains no added tint layer. Most modern windscreens incorporate a subtle tint (typically blue, green, grey or bronze) as standard to reduce glare, provide UV protection, and improve cabin comfort. A genuinely clear windscreen is the absence of this tint. Clear glass is less common than tinted variants and is sometimes specified for aesthetic or operational reasons, though the tint difference is usually imperceptible to the naked eye.
How to tell
Lower your side window halfway and hold a white piece of paper behind it. If you see a noticeable colour cast (blue, green, grey or bronze) in the side glass, your windscreen has the same tint. If the side glass appears colourless, your windscreen is likely clear. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre to confirm the windscreen specification in your service records.
Replacement impact
Clear windscreen replacement uses the same installation process as any other windscreen. No special calibration or extended cure time applies. Sourcing is straightforward — clear glass is widely available as an aftermarket replacement. Installation time and drive-away restrictions follow standard windscreen replacement timings. If your vehicle has ADAS features (forward-facing camera or radar), calibration may be required after replacement depending on your specific vehicle; we confirm this when we look up your car details.
Dark Grey4
2006–2026Dark 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.
Other Hardware4
2017–2026Factory-fitted brackets and mounts bonded to the glass, pre-assembled and ready to fit without sub-assembly.
What it means
Other Hardware refers to factory-fitted brackets, mounts, connectors, or trim pieces bonded permanently to the windscreen or other glass during manufacturing. These are integral to the vehicle's design but do not activate or control a specific feature — they simply secure or position components like sensors, trim strips, or mounting points. Unlike feature-specific hardware, these items are passive structural elements. A replacement carrying Other Hardware arrives pre-bonded and ready to install without additional assembly or modification.
How to tell
Check your vehicle documentation or ask your dealership service centre whether your windscreen or glass panel carries factory-bonded brackets or mounts. Visual inspection may reveal trim strips, sensor housings, or antenna mounts bonded to the edges or interior surface of the glass. Your original invoice or parts list will specify if Other Hardware is present.
Replacement impact
Replacement glass carrying Other Hardware must be sourced as a complete assembly — the brackets and mounts come pre-bonded from the supplier and cannot be transferred from the old glass. Installation is straightforward: the fitter removes the old glass and fits the replacement with its hardware already in place. No additional sub-assembly, bonding, or recalibration of the hardware itself is required. Fitting time is unaffected.
About the Volkswagen Crafter
The Volkswagen Crafter has been in continuous production since 2006, serving as a workhorse for trades and fleet operators across the UK. Its rear window has evolved through multiple generations, with earlier models carrying straightforward toughened glass, whilst later variants introduce solar-control coatings and green-tinted options to manage cabin heat and glare.
Across the active range, most Crafters feature either a heated or unheated rear window depending on specification and year. Solar-control glass is now common on newer builds, helping reduce air-conditioning load on long drives. The wide variant spread reflects different wheelbase, roof height, and interior configurations — all factors that influence glass fitment and availability.
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