How much does a windscreen replacement cost in the UK?

The cost of a windscreen replacement can vary significantly depending on several key factors. In general, prices in the UK typically range from £150 to £1,000, but some high-end vehicles or complex jobs can exceed this. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what affects the cost:

Vehicle Make and model

Luxury or high-performance vehicles (e.g., BMW, Audi, Land Rover, Tesla) often have more expensive windscreens due to the need for:

  • Specially curved glass
  • Built-in technology (e.g. Heated, HUD, sensors, cameras, tints and other various built in features)
  • Common vehicles (e.g., Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa) have more readily available, cheaper parts.

Example: Replacing a windscreen on a base model Ford Focus might cost £200–£300, while a Range Rover Evoque could be £600–£900.

Windscreen Specification and Features

Modern windscreens are more than just glass. They may include:

  • Heated elements (for defrosting)
  • Rain/light sensors
  • Cameras (for lane assist, auto-braking, etc.)
  • Acoustic dampening layers
  • Heads-up display (HUD) projection surfaces
  • Tinted or UV-filtered glass

Each feature increases cost due to the need for:

  • OEM (original equipment manufacturer) quality
  • Less availability on parts nationwide (lower supplier availability means a higher purchase price) 
  • Precise installation

Labour and Job Complexity

Labour costs range from £50 to £150+, depending on:

  • Workshop vs. mobile service (mobile is often more expensive).
  • Time required (a simple job might take 1 hour, complex ones 2–4 hours).
  • Special tools or sealants required for bonded glass.
  • Customer requested timeframe (tighter timeframes means less flexibility to carry out other work).
  • Unsociable hours and out of hour callouts.
  • The size of the job, big windscreens require 2 people and therefore additional costs.

Luxury vehicles often require more complex disassembly and reassembly, pushing costs up.

Availability of the Windscreen

  • In-stock glass is cheaper and quicker to replace.
  • Special order parts (especially for rare or imported models) can cost more and take days/weeks to arrive.
  • Aftermarket vs. OEM: Aftermarket windscreens are cheaper, made to the same specifications and wont devalue your vehicle.
  • The rate at which a certain windscreen is manufactured. the more common the windscreen, the faster it will be produced.

Additional Parts and Materials

Certain vehicles may require additional parts, for example:

  • New seals or gaskets.
  • Trim or clips that are not designed to be reused.
  • Adhesives and bonding agents.
  • Sensor Regeneration (clear specialist gel that allows any sensors on the windscreen to operate in the way they should).
  • Protective coatings or tint film (if applicable).

These can add £20 to £100+ depending on the car.

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