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DAF 85 windscreen replacement — booked online.
DAF 85 windscreen replacement across 5 variants — instant quote in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved technicians near you.
Prices from £479 to £479
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DAF 85 windscreen price, by year
Price variation on the DAF 85 reflects production-era differences and glass specification changes across the 1992–2012 span. Early models without tinting or sun strips are typically the most affordable; models with green or clear tints, or with a green sun strip, carry moderate variation depending on the exact variant.
Later models with enhanced cab glazing and any advanced features built into the glass specification may attract slightly higher costs. Your quote is tailored to your specific variant during the parts-check stage after booking.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £479 — £479 | 1 variant | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £479 — £479 | 1 variant | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £479 — £479 | 1 variant | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £479 — £479 | 1 variant | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £479 — £479 | 1 variant | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £479 — £479 | 1 variant | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £479 — £479 | 1 variant | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £479 — £479 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £479 — £479 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £479 — £479 | 1 variant | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £479 — £479 | 1 variant | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £479 — £479 | 1 variant | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £479 — £479 | 1 variant | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £479 — £479 | 1 variant | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £479 — £479 | 1 variant | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £429 — £551 | 4 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £429 — £551 | 4 variants | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £429 — £551 | 4 variants | Price my 1995 |
| 1994 | £429 — £551 | 4 variants | Price my 1994 |
| 1993 | £429 — £551 | 4 variants | Price my 1993 |
| 1992 | £429 — £551 | 3 variants | Price my 1992 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older 85s 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 DAF 85 windscreen replacement
Replacing your DAF 85 windscreen is straightforward — here's how it works.
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Complete a quick online quote via our guided widget — about one minute, no registration needed. We'll match your exact variant from the year, make, and key features you provide.
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Review the quote and book online in under two minutes if you're happy to proceed.
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Our team carries out a parts check to confirm the exact glass specification — tint, sun strip, and any other features — so the replacement matches your original factory glass.
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A technician from our network is matched to your location and scheduled for a convenient time.
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The windscreen is replaced at your preferred location — mobile at your depot or workshop, depending on what suits you. The fitter will confirm the drive-away time before completing the job.
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You're covered by a two-year warranty on both workmanship and glass quality from the date of replacement.
Our technicians are experienced with commercial vehicles, and your replacement glass is UK-approved for the road.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your 85?
Most DAF 85 windscreen replacements can be arranged mobile at your depot for convenience. However, if your vehicle is equipped with advanced cab features or if weather conditions are unsuitable for a trackside fit, a workshop visit may be preferable.
Where ADAS calibration is required on newer variants, some jobs are handled mobile and others at a workshop depending on the technician's equipment. UKCG never splits a job across locations — if calibration needs a workshop setup, the entire replacement and calibration are scheduled in one place to ensure the work is completed properly.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your 85 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.
Green3
1992–2012Green 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.
Clear2
1992–1997Calibration varies by vehicleClear 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.
Green Sun Strip1
1992–1997A 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.
About the DAF 85
The DAF 85 is a heavy commercial vehicle (lorry) produced from 1992 to 2012, serving decades of UK haulage and logistics operations. Windscreen specifications evolved across this 20-year production run, with earlier models carrying straightforward laminated glass and later variants introducing enhanced safety features.
From the early 2000s onwards, many DAF 85 units began receiving tinted windscreens — either clear or green tints — to reduce glare and heat ingress in the cab. Some higher-specification models also feature a green sun strip at the top of the windscreen, which is built into the laminate itself and must be matched exactly during replacement.
Newer New Generation DAF trucks include advanced ADAS systems and windscreen-mounted camera brackets, though the 85's production ended before the full suite became standard. Replacement glass is sourced to match your original factory specification, ensuring the correct tint and sun-strip configuration.
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