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Kia Carnival windscreen replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across five Kia Carnival variants from 2001–2012, fitted by approved fitters — booked online in under two minutes.
Prices from £359 to £359
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Kia Carnival windscreen price, by year
Pricing varies depending on which generation and trim level your Carnival is, and whether it carries heated-glass features or rain sensors. Older models without heating elements are typically the most affordable; those with heated windscreens and wiper rest areas carry a modest uplift. The VIN notch, where present, is a minor variant difference. Specialists on our network will confirm the exact specification during the parts check.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | £359 — £359 | 1 variant | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £359 — £359 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £359 — £359 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £359 — £359 | 1 variant | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £359 — £359 | 1 variant | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £359 — £359 | 1 variant | Price my 2001 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Carnivals 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 Kia Carnival windscreen replacement
Booking your Kia Carnival windscreen replacement through UKCG takes minutes, and the fit itself is usually completed within a couple of hours.
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Visit our quote tool and answer a short series of questions about your Carnival's year and features — takes about 60 seconds.
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Our parts team verifies your exact glass specification, checking for heated elements, sun strip, and any other features your model carries.
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You're matched with an approved fitter near you, available for mobile fitting at your address or workshop collection if you prefer.
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On fitting day, your technician removes the old windscreen, clears the frame, and sets your replacement glass with fresh polyurethane adhesive.
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You'll be given a minimum drive-away time based on the adhesive used and ambient conditions — typically a few hours.
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Your replacement is covered by a two-year warranty against workmanship and glass defects.
From quote to fit, the entire process is designed to be simple and transparent.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Carnival?
All five Carnival variants in the 2001–2012 range can be fitted at your home or workplace as a mobile appointment — there are no ADAS cameras or complex calibration requirements on these models.
Your approved fitter will bring everything needed for a safe, clean replacement. You're welcome to choose a workshop visit instead if that's more convenient, but it's not necessary for this generation.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Carnival 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.
Blue Sun Strip1
2001–2006A blue-tinted gradient band across the top of your windscreen that reduces glare without affecting your view of the road.
What it means
A blue sun strip is a tinted gradient band built into the upper edge of your windscreen's laminate layer. It reduces glare from sunlight reflecting off the road and bonnet without darkening your main field of vision. The tint is created during manufacture as part of the glass laminate itself — it cannot be added or removed later. Sun strips are a windscreen-only feature; rear and side windows cannot carry this effect because they use tempered rather than laminated glass.
How to tell
Look at the top of your windscreen from inside the car — you'll see a distinct blue-tinted band running horizontally across the upper portion. Check your vehicle's specification sheet or ask your dealership service centre whether your windscreen is listed as a 'blue sun strip' or 'tinted sun strip' variant. Your invoice or parts manual will confirm it.
Replacement impact
When replacing a windscreen with a blue sun strip, the replacement must be the sun-strip variant — a standard plain windscreen will not replicate the tinted band. Your replacement glass is sourced as an exact match to your original specification. There are no additional calibration or cure implications beyond a standard windscreen replacement. Fitting and drive-away times remain unchanged.
Green1
2001–2006Green 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.
About the Kia Carnival
The Kia Carnival has been a spacious family MPV favourite for over two decades, with multiple generations spanning 2001 to 2012 across the UKCG catalogue. Early models feature straightforward laminated windscreens with a blue sun strip — a tinted gradient band across the top that reduces glare without affecting your main sightline.
From the mid-2000s onwards, heated windscreens became more common, alongside heated wiper rest areas to assist with defrosting. Some later variants also added rain sensors for automatic wiper activation. A small number of models feature a VIN notch — a box at the bottom of the windscreen showing your chassis number.
All Carnival windscreens in our catalogue carry green tinting, which is standard across the range. None of the variants in this era require ADAS camera calibration, so fitting is straightforward.
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