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Tony M.
Q5 ownerTrustpilot17 Aug 2023
Audi Q5
Quicker than my insurance and not a bad…
Quicker than my insurance and not a bad price on sq5 front window tbf
Audi Q5 windscreen replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across 12 Audi Q5 variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £342 to £1,041
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Audi Q5 windscreen price, by year
Pricing varies across the Q5 range based on generation and ADAS equipment. Earlier models without camera systems are typically more affordable to replace. Later variants with forward-facing camera brackets and acoustic glass carry higher calibration complexity and sourcing costs.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £408 — £1,041 | 4 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £408 — £1,041 | 4 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £408 — £1,041 | 4 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £408 — £1,041 | 4 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £408 — £1,041 | 4 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £408 — £1,041 | 4 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £408 — £1,041 | 4 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £408 — £1,041 | 4 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £408 — £1,041 | 4 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £342 — £1,041 | 9 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £342 — £645 | 5 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £342 — £645 | 5 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £342 — £645 | 5 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £342 — £645 | 5 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £342 — £645 | 7 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £342 — £440 | 4 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £342 — £440 | 4 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £342 — £440 | 4 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £342 — £440 | 4 variants | Price my 2008 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Q5s can still be booked.
Curious why prices vary so widely? Read our UK windscreen replacement cost guide .
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What to expect during your Audi Q5 windscreen replacement
Booking your Audi Q5 windscreen replacement takes just a few straightforward steps.
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Complete an online quote using our quick widget — answer a few questions about your Q5 variant and receive an instant price in under a minute.
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Proceed to checkout and book your fitting date — the entire booking process is typically completed in under two minutes.
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Our parts-check team confirms your glass specification against your vehicle's exact configuration — windscreen type, tint, sensor zones, and any camera bracket fitment.
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A technician from our network is matched to your booking and confirms whether the job will be mobile at your address or at their workshop (camera calibration, if needed, determines location).
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On the fitting day, your technician replaces the windscreen and, if your Q5 is camera-equipped, performs static calibration indoors at a workshop after the glass is set.
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Your fitter confirms the minimum drive-away time before releasing the vehicle — typically the same regardless of whether calibration was involved, since cure runs in parallel.
Your replacement is covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality, and you can review independent Trustpilot feedback from thousands of previous bookings.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Q5?
Most Audi Q5 windscreen replacements are carried out mobile at your address. However, if your Q5 is equipped with a forward-facing camera for driver assistance (ADAS), the job is scheduled at a workshop because static camera calibration must be performed indoors after the glass is fitted.
This keeps the entire job — replacement and calibration — in one location and ensures safety-critical alignment is properly completed. Mobile replacement is default for non-ADAS Q5 variants; your technician will confirm the location during the parts-check phase.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Q5 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
2008–2026On the Audi Q5: fitted on every one of the 11 windscreen variants we list; model years 2008–2026.
What it means
A subtle green tint that reduces glare and heat without noticeably changing the view — present on almost all modern windscreens.
On your Audi Q5
Look carefully at your windscreen against natural light — the tint is faint but visible. Confirmed on all Q5 variants.
Vin Notch11
2008–2026On the Audi Q5: fitted on every one of the 11 windscreen variants we list; model years 2008–2026.
A printed VIN reference box along the bottom edge of your windscreen helps identify your vehicle's chassis number at a glance.
What it means
A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) notch is a small printed or etched box positioned along the lower edge of the windscreen that displays your vehicle's chassis number. This reference marking is a manufacturing and administrative feature, allowing quick visual identification of the vehicle without needing to consult documents. It's particularly useful for service records, insurance claims, and vehicle registration purposes. The notch itself doesn't affect the structural integrity or safety performance of the glass.
How to tell
Look along the bottom edge of your windscreen — typically in one of the lower corners — for a small rectangular box containing printed digits or characters. If you're uncertain, check your vehicle's service handbook or ask your dealership or service centre to confirm whether your model includes this feature.
Replacement impact
When your windscreen is replaced, the new glass will retain the VIN notch printed or etched by the manufacturer. This is a standard feature on replacement windscreens for compatible vehicles and requires no additional work or adjustment. The notch does not affect glass fitting, cure time, or any post-replacement calibration procedures.
Rain Sensor9
2008–2026No calibration after replacementOn the Audi Q5: fitted on 9 of the 11 windscreen variants we list (82%); model years 2008–2026; no calibration after replacement.
What it means
Automatic wiper activation when moisture is detected on the glass — a sensor mounted behind the windscreen reads ambient conditions.
On your Audi Q5
If your Q5 is 2010 or newer or fitted with driver assistance features, it almost certainly has a rain sensor. Confirmed during the quote.
Acoustic (Noise reduction)8
2008–2026On the Audi Q5: fitted on 8 of the 11 windscreen variants we list (73%); model years 2008–2026.
What it means
Special laminate layers that dampen road and wind noise in the cabin — available on higher-specification and later Q5 models as an upgrade option.
On your Audi Q5
Look for the word 'Acoustic' or an ear symbol in the corners of your windscreen. Common on S-Line and Vorsprung variants from the mid-2010s onwards.
Bracket For Safety Features4
2012–2026Calibration varies by vehicleOn the Audi Q5: fitted on 4 of the 11 windscreen variants we list (36%); model years 2012–2026; 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
- 2Static
We confirm the exact procedure for your specific vehicle when you book.
Camera4
2012–2026Calibration varies by vehicleOn the Audi Q5: fitted on 4 of the 11 windscreen variants we list (36%); model years 2012–2026; calibration varies by vehicle.
What it means
A forward-facing mono camera bracket mounted behind the windscreen for Audi pre sense front, active lane assist, and traffic sign recognition — requires static calibration after replacement.
On your Audi Q5
Look for a triangular camera housing in the black trim area near the rear-view mirror. Present on ADAS-equipped Q5 variants from around 2016 onwards; standard on higher trims from 2020.
Calibration mix across our Audi variants
- 2Static
We confirm the exact procedure for your specific vehicle when you book.
Grey Sun Strip4
2008–2017On the Audi Q5: fitted on 4 of the 11 windscreen variants we list (36%); model years 2008–2017.
What it means
A grey-tinted gradient band at the top of the windscreen that cuts glare from direct sunlight — built into the laminate and cannot be added to aftermarket glass.
On your Audi Q5
Visible as a grey shade at the very top of the windscreen. Present on many Q5 models; your replacement will match your exact variant specification.
Mono Camera4
2012–2026Calibration varies by vehicleOn the Audi Q5: fitted on 4 of the 11 windscreen variants we list (36%); model years 2012–2026; 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
- 2Static
We confirm the exact procedure for your specific vehicle when you book.
Static Camera Calibration Process4
2012–2026Static calibration requiredOn the Audi Q5: fitted on 4 of the 11 windscreen variants we list (36%); model years 2012–2026; static calibration required.
Static calibration uses printed targets indoors to align your forward-facing camera after windscreen replacement.
What it means
Static camera calibration is a procedure in which a forward-facing camera system is realigned using printed target boards positioned at manufacturer-specified distances and heights in front of the vehicle. The vehicle remains stationary indoors throughout. A diagnostic tool reads the camera's view of these targets and adjusts the camera's alignment to factory specification. This ensures the camera can accurately detect road features, lane markings, pedestrians, and other objects — critical for driver-assistance systems like lane-keeping, collision warning, and adaptive cruise control to function safely and reliably.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's handbook or ask your dealer's service centre whether your car has a forward-facing camera system that requires calibration after windscreen replacement. Look for driver-assistance features like lane-keeping assist, autonomous emergency braking, or adaptive cruise control on the dashboard menu.
Replacement impact
When a windscreen with an integrated or bracket-mounted camera is replaced, the camera's alignment can shift. Static calibration realigns the camera using indoor target boards, which must be performed in a workshop environment where printed targets can be positioned and secured at precise distances. This procedure is conducted after the windscreen is fitted and bonded. The workshop booking accommodates the additional time required for calibration, and we apply the no-split policy — both replacement and calibration happen at the same location on the same visit.
Solar Control3
2008–2017On the Audi Q5: fitted on 3 of the 11 windscreen variants we list (27%); model years 2008–2017.
What it means
Infrared-absorbing coating that reduces cabin heat and UV exposure — an optional upgrade on premium Q5 specifications.
On your Audi Q5
Not visibly obvious from inside the car; confirmed on higher-specification variants or during your parts check.
Heated Windscreen1
2017–2026On the Audi Q5: fitted on 1 of the 11 windscreen variants we list (9%); model years 2017–2026.
Heated windscreens use embedded wires to quickly clear ice and condensation in cold weather.
What it means
A heated windscreen is integrated with a fine mesh of electrical wires embedded within the glass itself. When activated, these wires generate heat to warm the windscreen surface, helping to rapidly clear frost, ice, and condensation during cold or damp conditions. This feature improves visibility and safety in winter driving and reduces reliance on engine heat and demister air, which can be slower on very cold mornings.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's handbook or contact your dealership service centre — they can confirm whether your model includes this feature. Look for a dashboard symbol (usually a windscreen icon with heat waves) when you activate the function, or check your infotainment settings for a heating or climate option linked to the windscreen. Some vehicles have a dedicated button on the stalk or console.
Replacement impact
Heated windscreens require replacement glass to be of the correct heated specification — standard unheated glass cannot be fitted. The replacement glass must be sourced to match your vehicle's exact heated-wire configuration. Installation is straightforward, though the technician will confirm the heating element is functioning correctly after fitting. No calibration is required for this feature.
HUD - Head Up Display1
2017–2026No calibration after replacementOn the Audi Q5: fitted on 1 of the 11 windscreen variants we list (9%); model years 2017–2026; 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.
Sensor Heated Zone1
2012–2017Calibration varies by vehicleOn the Audi Q5: fitted on 1 of the 11 windscreen variants we list (9%); model years 2012–2017; 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.
About the Audi Q5
The Audi Q5 has been in continuous production since 2008, evolving through three generations with increasingly sophisticated driver assistance systems. Early Q5 models carry straightforward laminated windscreens with basic rain sensors, while mid-generation variants from around 2012 onwards introduce acoustic interlayers and enhanced sensor zones.
From the mid-2010s onwards, front-facing camera systems for Audi pre sense front and active lane assist became prevalent on higher-specification variants, requiring a camera bracket behind the windscreen. Replacement glass on camera-equipped Q5s includes static calibration after fitting to maintain ADAS accuracy.
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