Audi R8 windscreen replacement — booked online.

You don't need to know. Our online widget asks a few quick questions — make, model, year, and a couple of feature details — to narrow the variant down. Once booked, our parts check team verifies the exact specification against your VIN before the job is dispatched.

Almost always, yes, where a forward-facing camera is fitted. The technicians in our network include ADAS-calibration-certified specialists — we confirm whether your job needs a workshop or can complete on your driveway when we book.

Your replacement glass matches your original factory specification — same size, features and trim fitment as the glass the car left the factory with. It's UK-approved for the road and typically supplied by tier-1 manufacturers like Pilkington, Saint-Gobain, and AGC.

OEM-branded glass (with the vehicle-maker logo) is available on request at a higher price.

Most windscreen replacements happen at your chosen location — home, office, or car park. Some jobs are better suited to a workshop — for example, windscreens with ADAS cameras needing static calibration, or where access to power, shelter, or controlled conditions makes the work safer indoors. We let you know when we confirm your booking.

Most windscreen replacements take 45–90 minutes of the technician's time. ADAS calibration extends the technician's time on the job, but cure time runs in parallel — so it doesn't usually delay when you can drive. Your technician will confirm exact timings on the day.

Most UK comprehensive policies include glass cover, typically with an excess of £75–£100. If your insurer is on our approved list, the specialist you're matched with bills them directly and you just pay the excess.

Otherwise you can pay UK Car Glass directly and claim back from your insurer — our all-inclusive price is often lower than the excess anyway, so paying direct can work out cheaper.

Two years on workmanship defects — water leaks, wind noise, bonding failures — from the date of replacement. If the specialist's work isn't right, we arrange to put it right under the warranty process.

If your R8 is from 2016 onwards and has the front-facing ADAS camera system (Audi pre sense front, active lane assist, or traffic sign recognition), then yes — static camera calibration is required after fitting. The technician carries this out as part of the service using calibration targets in a workshop setting.

First-generation R8s (2007–2015) do not have this camera system, so no calibration is needed; these jobs are faster and can often be completed mobile at your address.

The first-generation R8 (2007–2015) features laminated windscreens with rain sensors and antennas but no front-facing ADAS camera. The second-generation (2016–2024) introduced the Audi pre sense camera system behind the windscreen, which requires static recalibration after replacement.

Both generations often carry premium options like acoustic glass for noise reduction and solar-control coatings for heat management, but these are more commonly specified on second-generation models. Pricing and fitting requirements differ accordingly.

Whilst a standard laminated windscreen is technically compatible, acoustic glass is specified on your R8 to reduce cabin noise and enhance refinement. Replacing acoustic with standard glass will noticeably increase road and engine noise inside the cabin. We recommend matching your factory acoustic specification at replacement to maintain the driving experience you're used to.

A non-ADAS R8 (first-generation, 2007–2015) typically takes 45–90 minutes of technician time, depending on the vehicle's condition. Second-generation R8s with ADAS camera systems take longer because static calibration is carried out after the glass is fitted.

The entire job wall-clock, including any calibration, typically completes within a couple of hours. Your technician confirms the exact drive-away time before leaving — calibration runs in parallel with adhesive cure, so it does not add extra waiting time.