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Volkswagen ID.3 rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote for your ID.3 rear window in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters near you — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £516 to £516
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Volkswagen ID.3 rear window price, by year
Pricing for ID.3 rear-window replacement is straightforward because the model line is consistent. The main variation comes from whether your variant includes the privacy tint and antenna features — both of which are present across current ID.3 stock in our network. Fitter location and calibration equipment may also influence final cost.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
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| 2026 | £516 — £516 | 1 variant | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £516 — £516 | 1 variant | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £516 — £516 | 1 variant | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £516 — £516 | 1 variant | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £516 — £516 | 1 variant | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £516 — £516 | 1 variant | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £516 — £516 | 1 variant | Price my 2020 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older ID.3s can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Volkswagen ID.3 rear window replacement
Booking a rear-window replacement for your ID.3 is a simple, guided process.
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Start with our online quote tool — answer a few quick questions about your ID.3's year and trim, and receive an instant quote in under 60 seconds.
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Complete your booking online in under two minutes, choosing your preferred date and whether you'd like the work done at home (mobile) or at a workshop.
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We match you with an approved fitter in your area who specialises in your model — they'll confirm all details the day before arrival.
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On fitting day, your fitter removes the shattered glass, clears accessible shards, and installs your replacement rear window with its antenna and brake-light circuit restored.
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After fitting, we recommend a professional valet to remove any fine shards that may have lodged in areas the fitter can't easily access — this is standard practice for rear-window jobs.
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You're covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality, and your fitter will confirm your drive-away time before leaving.
The entire job typically takes a couple of hours from start to finish, and you'll be back on the road the same day with full confidence in your new rear window.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your ID.3?
Most ID.3 rear-window replacements can be completed at your home via mobile fitting — your fitter arrives with equipment to safely remove shards, fit the new glass with its antenna and brake-light connections, and confirm the job.
Workshop fitting may be preferred in very cold weather or if you'd rather avoid the disturbance at home. Either way, your replacement is completed in typically a couple of hours, and you can drive away the same day once your fitter confirms the adhesive has set.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your ID.3 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.
Antenna1
2020–2026An 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.
Brake Light1
2020–2026A 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.
Grey Privacy1
2020–2026Dark 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.
Heated Rear Windscreen1
2020–2026Heated 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.
About the Volkswagen ID.3
The Volkswagen ID.3 is VW's pioneering all-electric hatchback, launched in 2020 and continuously refined ever since. As a modern EV platform, all ID.3 models feature contemporary glass technology matched to the vehicle's digital architecture.
Rear windows on the ID.3 are toughened glass, often incorporating privacy tinting and an integrated antenna for radio and DAB reception. A high-level brake light is integrated into the rear window itself, ensuring safe brake signalling without a separate component.
Because the ID.3 is relatively new and electronically integrated, rear-window replacement requires careful attention to the antenna connection and brake-light circuit — your fitter will ensure both are restored perfectly on fitting.
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