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Kia Picanto windscreen replacement — booked online.
Instant quote on 9 Kia Picanto variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £191 to £357
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Kia Picanto windscreen price, by year
Prices vary across Picanto generations and trim levels. Earlier models without ADAS features or acoustic glass are typically the most straightforward to replace. Later variants with Kia DriveWise camera systems and acoustic interlayers require calibration, which extends the fitter's time and may involve workshop-based fitting — reflecting the additional safety-critical setup involved.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
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| 2026 | £317 — £357 | 4 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £317 — £357 | 4 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £317 — £357 | 4 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £317 — £357 | 4 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £317 — £357 | 4 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £317 — £357 | 4 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £317 — £357 | 4 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £317 — £357 | 4 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £317 — £357 | 4 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £191 — £357 | 5 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £191 — £191 | 1 variant | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £191 — £191 | 1 variant | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £191 — £191 | 1 variant | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £191 — £191 | 1 variant | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £191 — £191 | 1 variant | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £191 — £347 | 5 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £286 — £347 | 3 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £286 — £347 | 3 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £286 — £347 | 3 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £286 — £347 | 3 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £286 — £347 | 3 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £286 — £347 | 3 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £286 — £347 | 3 variants | Price my 2004 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Picantos 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 Picanto windscreen replacement
Booking your Picanto windscreen replacement through UK Car Glass involves a guided quote, parts verification, and a confirmed appointment with a specialist.
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Start with our online quiz to confirm your Picanto's year, trim, and any camera or acoustic features — results in under 60 seconds.
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Receive an instant quote tailored to your variant. If your model has Kia DriveWise, you'll see that calibration is included.
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Book your appointment online or speak with our team; we'll match you with an approved fitter in your area.
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On fitting day, your specialist will replace the glass and, if needed, carry out static camera calibration at a workshop location.
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Your fitter will confirm the drive-away time before you leave — typically the same whether calibration is involved, as it runs in parallel with adhesive cure.
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Your replacement comes with a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
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Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Picanto?
Most Picanto windscreen replacements can be carried out at your home or workplace using a mobile service. However, if your model is equipped with Kia DriveWise (camera-based lane departure and collision-avoidance), static calibration is required after replacement — this must be done at a workshop with dedicated calibration equipment.
In either case, UKCG schedules the full job (replacement plus any calibration) at one location, ensuring the safety-critical setup is completed before you drive away.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Picanto 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.
Green8
2004–2026Green 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.
Vin Notch3
2004–2026A 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.
Blue Sun Strip2
2004–2026A 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.
Solar Control2
2011–2026Solar 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.
Clear1
2017–2026Calibration 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. If the side glass appears colourless, your windscreen is likely clear. 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.
About the Kia Picanto
The Kia Picanto has been in continuous production since 2004, evolving through multiple generations as one of the UK's most practical city cars. Early models carried straightforward laminated windscreens with minimal features, while later generations introduced green-tinted glass as standard — a barely-visible tint present on around 89% of current Picantos.
From the early 2010s onwards, Kia began adding convenience features like VIN notches and acoustic interlayers on higher trims. Modern Picanto variants (2020+) equipped with Kia DriveWise ADAS systems include forward-facing camera brackets on the windscreen, requiring static calibration after replacement — a process completed during the fit at a workshop location.
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