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Trustpilot27 Apr 2023
Excellent service
Excellent service. Easy to book online with booking arranged for next day. Drivers side glass changed quickly by friendly technicians. Would definitely use again.
Volkswagen Touareg rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across five Touareg rear-window variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £426 to £923
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Volkswagen Touareg rear window price, by year
Rear-window replacement costs vary with the glass specification — privacy-tinted or solar-control variants typically carry a higher price than standard toughened options. Hardware integration and antenna fitment on select models also influence the final cost. Your fitter will confirm the exact specification for your Touareg during the parts check.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
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| 2026 | £426 — £643 | 4 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £426 — £643 | 4 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £426 — £643 | 4 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £426 — £643 | 4 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £426 — £643 | 4 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £426 — £643 | 4 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £426 — £643 | 4 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £426 — £643 | 4 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £426 — £643 | 4 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £426 — £485 | 2 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £426 — £485 | 2 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £426 — £485 | 2 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £426 — £485 | 2 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £426 — £485 | 2 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £426 — £485 | 2 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £426 — £485 | 2 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £426 — £923 | 3 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £923 — £923 | 1 variant | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £923 — £923 | 1 variant | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £923 — £923 | 1 variant | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £923 — £923 | 1 variant | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £923 — £923 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £923 — £923 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £923 — £923 | 1 variant | Price my 2003 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Touaregs can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Volkswagen Touareg rear window replacement
Booking your rear-window replacement through UK Car Glass is straightforward and takes just minutes.
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Complete a quick online quiz about your Touareg — make, model, year, and key features — to identify your exact glass variant.
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Receive an instant quote matched to your vehicle's specification.
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Proceed to checkout and choose your preferred fitting date and location (mobile at your address or at a workshop near you).
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A specialist from our network will contact you to confirm the booking and discuss any last-minute details.
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On fitting day, your fitter will remove the shattered rear glass, clean accessible shards, and fit your replacement matched to factory spec.
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Your fitter will confirm the drive-away time before you leave — typically the job completes within a couple of hours.
You'll have two years' warranty on workmanship and glass quality, and our team is on hand if you need support after the fitting.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Touareg?
Rear-window replacement is almost always completed mobile at your address — the Touareg's rear glass doesn't typically require ADAS calibration, so there's no safety-critical alignment needed. You can choose a workshop visit if you prefer, but mobile fitting at home is the default and usually more convenient.
If your Touareg has any specialist features that your fitter needs to verify on the day, they'll confirm the best location (mobile or workshop) when they contact you after booking.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Touareg 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
2003–2027Heated 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.
Antenna3
2003–2027An 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.
Green2
2010–2027Green 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.
Green Privacy2
2003–2027Dark 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.
Solar Control2
2010–2027Solar 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.
Grey Privacy1
2018–2027Dark 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.
About the Volkswagen Touareg
The Volkswagen Touareg has been in continuous production since 2003, evolving through multiple generations as a premium mid-size SUV. Rear-window glass on these models is typically toughened and may carry practical features like privacy tint or solar-control coating depending on the year and trim specification.
Earlier Touaregs and many standard variants come with straightforward toughened rear windows, while higher-specification models often feature privacy tinting or solar-control glass to reduce heat and glare. Some variants also carry factory-fitted hardware or antenna systems integrated into the rear glass.
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