Audi A6 windscreen replacement — booked online.

What to expect during your Audi A6 windscreen replacement

Booking your A6 windscreen replacement through UKCG takes just a few minutes online.

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   Answer a short quiz about your A6's year, trim, and visible glass features—the widget identifies your exact variant in under 60 seconds.

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   Receive an instant quote and choose your preferred fitting date and location (mobile at home or workshop).

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   We match you with a specialist technician in your area and confirm the booking within two minutes.

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   On fitting day, the technician carries out a parts check to confirm glass specification and any ADAS calibration need before starting work.

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   If your A6 has a camera system, static calibration runs in parallel with adhesive cure—you'll be given a confirmed drive-away time before the technician leaves.

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   Your replacement is covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.

All replacements are backed by a two-year warranty and matched to your factory specification.

What features does your A6 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.

• Vin Notch23

  1991–2026

  On the Audi A6: fitted on every one of the 23 windscreen variants we list; model years 1991–2026.

  What it means

  A box along the bottom of the windscreen displays your chassis number for identification and compliance.

  On your Audi A6

  Present on all A6 variants in our catalogue; confirmed during your quote.

• Green17

  1991–2026

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 17 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (74%); model years 1991–2026.

  What it means

  A subtle green tint applied to the glass during manufacture to reduce glare and UV transmission—hard to see unless you look carefully.

  On your Audi A6

  Standard on most modern A6 windscreens; your parts check confirms the exact tint during the quote process.

• Rain Sensor16

  2004–2026No calibration after replacement

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 16 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (70%); model years 2004–2026; no calibration after replacement.

  What it means

  Automatic wiper activation when it detects rainfall, integrated into the windscreen's sensor zone.

  On your Audi A6

  Found on higher-trim and newer A6 models; your technician confirms it during the initial inspection.

• Acoustic (Noise reduction)14

  2011–2026

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 14 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (61%); model years 2011–2026.

  What it means

  Special laminated glass with sound-dampening interlayers that reduces wind and road noise inside the cabin.

  On your Audi A6

  Look for 'Acoustic' or 'SoundScreen' printed in a corner of the windscreen, or confirmed as a premium-trim option on higher-specification A6 variants.

• Camera12

  2011–2026Calibration varies by vehicle

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 12 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (52%); model years 2011–2026; calibration varies by vehicle.

  What it means

  A forward-facing mono camera mounted behind the windscreen that powers Audi pre sense front, active lane assist, and adaptive cruise—safety systems that require static calibration after glass replacement.

  On your Audi A6

  Visible as a small triangular shape in the black field near the rear-view mirror on camera-equipped A6s from 2016 onwards; confirmed at quote.

  Calibration mix across our Audi variants

  • 5Static

  We confirm the exact procedure for your specific vehicle when you book.

• Bracket For Safety Features9

  2011–2025Calibration varies by vehicle

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 9 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (39%); model years 2011–2025; calibration varies by vehicle.

  The moulded trim that surrounds your camera and sensor cluster at the top of the windscreen, typically transferred or supplied with replacement glass.

  What it means

  A bracket for safety features is the moulded plastic or composite shroud that sits at the top of the windscreen, framing and protecting the camera and sensor cluster mounted behind the rear-view mirror. This trim cover houses forward-facing driver-assistance cameras and sensors — equipment that monitors the road ahead for lane-keeping, collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and similar safety functions. The bracket itself is part of the vehicle's structural frame, but the trim cover you see is what protects and aesthetically integrates the technology into the windscreen area.

  How to tell

  Look at the top centre of your windscreen, just above or around the rear-view mirror. If you see a dark moulded shroud or trim panel — often rectangular or tapered — with a visible lens or sensor window, your vehicle has a bracket for safety features. Your service history or handbook will list any ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) technologies fitted. Ask your dealer or service centre if your vehicle has forward-facing cameras or sensors; if it does, you have a bracket for safety features.

  Replacement impact

  On windscreen replacement, the trim cover is typically transferred from your old glass to the new one, or supplied pre-integrated with the replacement depending on the variant. This means minimal disruption to your safety system during the swap. However, if the bracket requires recalibration after glass replacement — which depends on your specific vehicle and camera type — the job may require static calibration (using a target board) or dynamic calibration (a road drive). We confirm the exact calibration procedure when we look up your vehicle.

  Calibration mix across our Audi variants

  • 5Static

  We confirm the exact procedure for your specific vehicle when you book.

• Mono Camera9

  2011–2025Calibration varies by vehicle

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 9 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (39%); model years 2011–2025; calibration varies by vehicle.

  A single camera mounted near the rear-view mirror that helps with lane-keeping and collision avoidance.

  What it means

  A mono camera is a single-lens camera positioned behind the windscreen, typically in the upper centre area near the rear-view mirror. It captures the road ahead and uses computer vision to detect lane markings, vehicles, and road hazards. The camera feeds data to driver-assistance systems such as lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, and forward-collision warning. It forms the visual foundation of these safety features, allowing the vehicle to monitor road position and surrounding traffic automatically.

  How to tell

  Look in the black trim area above the windscreen, centred behind the rear-view mirror — you will see a small triangular lens assembly or dark lens cover. Check your vehicle handbook or ask your dealer's service department to confirm your model has lane-assistance or collision-warning features; vehicles with these systems almost always have a mono camera. Dashboard warning symbols related to lane or collision systems also indicate the presence of this camera.

  Replacement impact

  When the windscreen is replaced, the camera bracket and lens assembly must be removed and carefully repositioned on the new glass. The camera may require calibration after fitting to ensure accurate road detection and lane recognition. Calibration needs vary by vehicle — we confirm the exact procedure when we look up your specific vehicle. The job may take longer than a standard windscreen replacement, and workshop facilities may be required if calibration demands a controlled environment.

  Calibration mix across our Audi variants

  • 5Static

  We confirm the exact procedure for your specific vehicle when you book.

• Sensor Heated Zone9

  2011–2025Calibration varies by vehicle

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 9 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (39%); model years 2011–2025; calibration varies by vehicle.

  Heated zones around sensors prevent frost and moisture buildup, helping your safety systems work reliably.

  What it means

  A sensor heated zone is an electrical heating element integrated into or around camera, radar, or sensor mounts on the windscreen. Its purpose is to prevent frost, ice, condensation, and moisture accumulation on sensor lenses and housings. This keeps safety systems — such as lane-keeping assist, collision warning, and adaptive cruise control — functioning accurately in cold, wet, or foggy conditions. Without this heating, moisture or ice can obscure sensors and cause them to malfunction or deactivate.

  How to tell

  Check your vehicle's handbook for mention of 'heated sensor zone' or 'sensor heating' in the windscreen or ADAS section. Look at the top edge of your windscreen where cameras or radar modules are mounted — you may see small heating elements or wiring near these components. Ask your dealership or service centre directly: they can confirm whether your specific model includes sensor heating as standard.

  Replacement impact

  Windscreens with heated sensor zones require careful handling during replacement to preserve the heating element and its electrical connections. The heating circuit must be reconnected properly after the new glass is fitted. Depending on the vehicle, this may involve static or dynamic camera calibration after installation. We confirm the exact procedure — including any calibration needs — when we look up your vehicle details.

  Calibration mix across our Audi variants

  • 5Static

  We confirm the exact procedure for your specific vehicle when you book.

• Static Camera Calibration Process9

  2011–2025Static calibration required

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 9 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (39%); model years 2011–2025; static calibration required.

  What it means

  After windscreen replacement on camera-equipped A6s, the forward camera is precisely realigned using printed target boards and diagnostic equipment—essential for active lane assist and pre sense front to work safely.

  On your Audi A6

  Required if your A6 has a visible camera bracket near the rear-view mirror; the technician confirms this at your initial booking assessment.

• Grey Sun Strip8

  1997–2011

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 8 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (35%); model years 1997–2011.

  A grey-tinted band across the top of your windscreen that reduces glare from sunlight and reflections above.

  What it means

  A grey sun strip is a tinted gradient band built into the top edge of the windscreen during manufacture. It sits within the laminated glass layers and gradually fades from opaque grey at the very top to clear further down. The strip is designed to reduce glare and reflections from sunlight, street lights, and oncoming headlights, improving comfort and visibility for the driver without obstructing the view of traffic signals or overhead hazards. Sun strips are a factory-applied feature unique to windscreens—they cannot be added to side or rear glass because those are typically toughened rather than laminated.

  How to tell

  Look at the top of your windscreen from inside the vehicle. You will see a grey-tinted band that fades to clear glass. The tint is gradual and integral to the glass itself, not a removable film or coating. Your vehicle's service records or handbook may also list it as a standard feature. If unsure, ask your dealer or service centre whether your specific model includes a sun strip.

  Replacement impact

  When replacing a windscreen with a sun strip, the replacement glass must be sourced in the exact matching variant—including the sun-strip tint and fade profile. Aftermarket and OE glass are both available for most vehicles, but the variant must be correct to match your original. There is no calibration required for the sun strip itself. If your windscreen also carries camera or sensor features, those will be calibrated separately according to your vehicle's needs.

• Coating6

  2002–2025

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 6 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (26%); model years 2002–2025.

  Coated windscreens have a blue or purple tint and protect your car from UV rays and heat.

  What it means

  A coated windscreen has a special protective layer applied to the glass that appears as a blue or purple tint and often reflects a silvery-blue colour in bright sunlight. This coating is designed to reduce the amount of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and solar heat that enters the vehicle, helping to keep the interior cooler and protecting upholstery and dashboard components from UV damage and fading. The coating is integral to the glass and doesn't require any special maintenance from you.

  How to tell

  Look at your windscreen in bright daylight — a coated windscreen will show a distinct blue or purple tint and a silvery-blue reflection when the sun hits it directly. Check your vehicle's service booklet or window sticker (usually on the driver's door jamb), which may list the glass specification. Alternatively, ask your dealership or service centre to confirm whether your windscreen carries a UV or heat-rejection coating.

  Replacement impact

  When replacing a coated windscreen, the replacement glass must match the original specification — including the coating type and tint level — to maintain the same UV and heat protection and to preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Original-equipment or equivalent aftermarket coated glass is sourced to specification. The coating is applied during glass manufacture; no post-fit treatment is required. Fitting and cure times are unaffected by the presence of the coating.

• HUD - Head Up Display5

  2011–2025No calibration after replacement

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 5 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (22%); model years 2011–2025; no calibration after replacement.

  A Head-Up Display projects your speed, navigation cues and key alerts onto the windscreen so you can read them without looking down.

  What it means

  A Head-Up Display (HUD) projects driving information — speed, navigation cues, ADAS alerts — onto the windscreen in your line of sight, so you can read it without taking your eyes off the road. The projector is mounted in the dashboard and shines the image upwards onto a special HUD-compatible windscreen that uses a wedge-shaped laminate to prevent a ghost image. Common on premium and sports models, increasingly standard on mid-range cars from the 2020s onwards.

  How to tell

  Check your vehicle's specification sheet or handbook under 'display features' or 'HUD'. Look for a small projector unit mounted on the dashboard, typically below the steering wheel or in the instrument cluster area. When you start the vehicle, a bright image should appear on the lower windscreen area. Your dealer's service centre can confirm whether your specific model and trim level includes a HUD.

  Replacement impact

  Your replacement windscreen needs to be HUD-compatible — built with the correct wedge laminate so the projected image stays sharp and double-free. Once the HUD-compatible glass is fitted, the projector itself typically doesn't need recalibration: image position is user-adjustable via your dashboard controls. We confirm your vehicle uses the HUD-compatible windscreen variant when ordering, so the replacement matches the original.

• Clear4

  2002–2012Calibration varies by vehicle

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 4 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (17%); model years 2002–2012; calibration varies by vehicle.

  Clear 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. 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.

  Calibration mix across our Audi variants

  • 1Static

  We confirm the exact procedure for your specific vehicle when you book.

• Heated Coating2

  2018–2025

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 2 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (9%); model years 2018–2025.

  A transparent heating layer in the glass defrosts and defogs the windscreen evenly without visible wires.

  What it means

  Heated coatings are a transparent conductive layer embedded within the laminated windscreen glass itself. Rather than using visible heating filaments, this coating distributes heat evenly across the entire surface when energised. The system defrosts and defogs the windscreen efficiently, typically faster than conventional filament designs, and operates at lower energy consumption. The coating is invisible to the driver and functions as part of the vehicle's climate control system.

  How to tell

  Check your vehicle's windscreen for the absence of visible heating wires or grid lines. Ask your dealership or service centre whether your car has a coated (invisible) heating system rather than filament-based heating. You can also check your handbook under climate control or windscreen features.

  Replacement impact

  Replacement glass must carry the same transparent conductive coating for the heating circuit to function. The coating is applied during manufacturing and cannot be added afterwards. Your replacement windscreen will be sourced as an OE (original equipment) or equivalent coated variant to ensure heating performance. No additional calibration or curing implications arise from the coating itself.

• Heat Reflective2

  2018–2025

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 2 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (9%); model years 2018–2025.

  Heat-reflective tinting reduces solar gain and cabin temperature, often visible as a darker shade near the windscreen's top edge.

  What it means

  Heat-reflective tinting is a specially formulated layer applied to the windscreen—usually concentrated in the upper band near the black dots (the frit)—designed to reflect solar radiation and reduce heat buildup inside the vehicle. This helps maintain cabin comfort, reduces air-conditioning load, and can protect interior materials from UV damage. The tint is typically darker or noticeably different in colour than the front side windows, which remain clear or lightly tinted.

  How to tell

  Look at your windscreen from inside the vehicle and compare the tint colour to your front side windows. Heat-reflective windscreens often have a visibly darker or warmer tone, especially in the upper portion within 2 cm of the black-dot edge (the frit). You can also check your vehicle's specification sheet or ask your dealership service centre whether your model includes heat-reflective glazing.

  Replacement impact

  Replacement windscreens with heat-reflective tinting must be sourced to the exact specification of your original glass—aftermarket equivalents are available but must match the tint density and reflective properties. The tinting is integral to the glass itself and cannot be applied afterwards. No calibration is required. The windscreen is bonded in place and cure time applies as standard.

• Green Sun Strip1

  1991–1997

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 1 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (4%); model years 1991–1997.

  A green-tinted band at the windscreen's top edge that reduces glare from sunlight above.

  What it means

  A green sun strip is a graduated tint band integrated into the windscreen's laminate at the upper edge. It filters intense sunlight and glare from above — particularly useful on motorways and in bright conditions — whilst maintaining clarity through the main viewing area below. The tint is permanent, fused into the laminate layer during manufacture, and cannot be applied or removed afterwards. Sun strips are a windscreen-only feature because they must be built into the laminate during production; side and rear glass cannot carry them as they are typically toughened rather than laminated.

  How to tell

  Look at the top edge of your windscreen from the inside. A sun strip appears as a distinct green-tinted gradient band that fades from darker at the very top to clear below. It is visible whether the car is parked or moving. You can also check your vehicle's specification sheet or ask your dealership or current service centre to confirm whether your windscreen includes a sun strip.

  Replacement impact

  The replacement windscreen must be the green sun strip variant to match your original. This is not a post-fit addition; it must be ordered as part of the glass itself. Availability is usually straightforward for current and recent models from major manufacturers, though older or less common variants may require a longer lead time. The sun strip does not affect calibration requirements or cure time — it is simply a laminate feature and does not complicate the fitting process.

• Solar Control1

  2004–2011

  On the Audi A6: fitted on 1 of the 23 windscreen variants we list (4%); model years 2004–2011.

  Solar 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.

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