Volkswagen Fox
2005 · Windscreen
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Make
Volkswagen
Model
Fox
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Pricing varies with generation and the presence of optional features like acoustic noise-reduction glass and integrated antenna systems. Earlier Fox models without advanced equipment tend to be more straightforward; later variants with solar control and comfort options carry higher calibration or sourcing complexity.
Variation also reflects fitting hardware differences — some variants ship with pre-fitted clips and brackets, streamlining the technician's work, whilst others require on-site preparation.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | £336 — £336 | 1 variant | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £336 — £336 | 1 variant | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £336 — £336 | 1 variant | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £336 — £336 | 1 variant | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £336 — £336 | 1 variant | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £336 — £336 | 1 variant | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £336 — £336 | 1 variant | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £336 — £336 | 1 variant | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £336 — £336 | 1 variant | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £336 — £336 | 1 variant | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £322 — £342 | 3 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £322 — £342 | 3 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £322 — £342 | 3 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £322 — £342 | 4 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £322 — £342 | 4 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £322 — £342 | 4 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £322 — £342 | 4 variants | Price my 2005 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Foxs can still be booked.
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Booking a Fox windscreen replacement through UK Car Glass is straightforward and happens entirely online.
Complete a quick guided quiz on our website to identify your exact Fox variant — generation, year, and trim.
Receive an instant quote and browse available appointment slots in your area.
Confirm your booking and payment online; we match you with a local approved fitter.
Your fitter collects the glass and carries out the replacement, typically within 45–90 minutes depending on your vehicle's specification.
Confirm the minimum drive-away time with your fitter before they leave — this varies by adhesive type and weather.
Enjoy two years' warranty on workmanship and glass quality from the date of replacement.
Every fitter in our network is vetted, and every job is backed by our standard two-year warranty.
Most Fox windscreen replacements are fitted mobile at your home or workplace. Because the Fox generally carries straightforward glass without advanced driver-assistance camera systems, workshop visits are rarely required — mobile fitting is the default and usually the quickest option.
If your specific variant does include camera-based systems requiring calibration, the fitter will confirm this during booking and may arrange a workshop slot so calibration can be completed safely with proper equipment.
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Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
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.
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.
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.
Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
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.
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.
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.
Pre-fitted clips and brackets that secure the glass to your vehicle, supplied ready to bond as a complete unit.
Fitting hardware comprises the clips, brackets, mouldings and adhesive retention components that hold the glass securely in place on your vehicle's frame. When your replacement glass is supplied with fitting hardware pre-attached, it arrives as a ready-to-install assembly rather than as bare glass requiring separate hardware attachment during the fit. This streamlines the replacement process and ensures correct positioning and fitment.
Check your vehicle's service history or contact your dealership service department with your registration number. They can confirm whether your glass comes with pre-fitted hardware as standard. Visually, pre-fitted hardware appears as clips or brackets already bonded or attached to the glass edges before it reaches the fitting technician.
Glass supplied with pre-fitted hardware typically requires no additional labour to attach clips or brackets during the fit, reducing technician time at the vehicle. The hardware must be in good condition and correctly positioned for the glass to seal and function properly. If hardware is damaged during removal of the old glass, replacement or repair of that hardware may be needed before the new glass can be fitted securely.
A glass variant made specifically for right-hand-drive vehicles like UK cars, with brackets and sensors positioned for the driver's side.
Right-hand-drive glass is a windscreen (or other glass panel) manufactured to the correct specification for vehicles where the steering wheel and driver controls are on the right side of the car. The key difference isn't the glass itself but the position of brackets, sensor mounting pads, and sometimes a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) notch. These are placed on the dashboard side to align with right-hand-drive vehicle architecture. Using the correct variant ensures all safety systems, mounting points, and sensor arrays sit in the right place when the glass is fitted.
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or service handbook — it will confirm 'RHD' (right-hand drive). Ask your dealership or service centre which windscreen variant they stock for your model. If you're unsure, provide us with your registration number when you book; we'll identify the correct part.
UKCG stocks the UK-specific right-hand-drive variant, so all brackets, sensors, and mounting points align correctly during fitting. Using a left-hand-drive part on a right-hand-drive vehicle would result in misalignment of camera brackets, rain sensors, or other dashboard-mounted components. We confirm you receive the correct RHD variant before dispatch.
An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
Acoustic glass reduces cabin noise for a quieter, more comfortable ride.
Acoustic windscreen glass is laminated with a special acoustic interlayer that absorbs and dampens sound vibrations. It reduces exterior noise—from traffic, wind, and road surface—before it enters the passenger compartment. This makes the cabin noticeably quieter and creates a more peaceful driving experience. It's a comfort feature, not a safety one; standard laminated windscreens already meet impact safety requirements.
Check your windscreen for an ear symbol, the word 'Acoustic', a capital 'A', or the term 'SoundScreen' printed in one of the four corners. These markings indicate acoustic-grade glass. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre whether your model came fitted with acoustic glass—it's often a factory option on comfort or premium trims.
Acoustic glass is always laminated and bonds to the frame like any standard windscreen, so replacement follows the normal bonded-glass procedure. No specialist calibration is required. The replacement technician will fit it using standard adhesive and sealant. Cure time and drive-away restrictions are identical to standard laminated windscreens. Acoustic glass is widely available as an aftermarket OE-equivalent option.
Factory-fitted brackets and mounts bonded to the glass, pre-assembled and ready to fit without sub-assembly.
Other Hardware refers to factory-fitted brackets, mounts, connectors, or trim pieces bonded permanently to the windscreen or other glass during manufacturing. These are integral to the vehicle's design but do not activate or control a specific feature — they simply secure or position components like sensors, trim strips, or mounting points. Unlike feature-specific hardware, these items are passive structural elements. A replacement carrying Other Hardware arrives pre-bonded and ready to install without additional assembly or modification.
Check your vehicle documentation or ask your dealership service centre whether your windscreen or glass panel carries factory-bonded brackets or mounts. Visual inspection may reveal trim strips, sensor housings, or antenna mounts bonded to the edges or interior surface of the glass. Your original invoice or parts list will specify if Other Hardware is present.
Replacement glass carrying Other Hardware must be sourced as a complete assembly — the brackets and mounts come pre-bonded from the supplier and cannot be transferred from the old glass. Installation is straightforward: the fitter removes the old glass and fits the replacement with its hardware already in place. No additional sub-assembly, bonding, or recalibration of the hardware itself is required. Fitting time is unaffected.
The Volkswagen Fox has been in continuous production since 2005, evolving through two main generations spanning city-car and compact hatchback segments. Early models carry straightforward laminated windscreens with minimal electronic integration, while later variants from the mid-2010s onwards increasingly feature solar-control and green-tinted glass to manage cabin temperature and UV exposure.
Windscreen features vary significantly across the active variants in our catalogue — solar control and green tinting are now standard across all current specs, while acoustic glass appears on select higher-trim versions. Right-hand-drive specification ensures that brackets, antenna prints, and sensor positioning align correctly with UK dashboards.
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