PRICE GUIDE · VEHICLES & TRANSPORT · 2026–2027
Windscreen Replacement cost in the UK
£150–£700 per screen. Typically £345.
Replacing a windscreen costs £150–£700 per screen in the UK, about £345 for a typical car. Plain glass on an older small car is cheapest; a heated or acoustic screen with cameras for lane-keeping and emergency braking, which must be recalibrated, costs the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a windscreen replacement cost in the UK?
| Low end | £150 | plain glass on an older small car |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £345 | what most people pay |
| High end | £700 | a heated screen with cameras on a premium car |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the garages, mobile mechanics and valeters near you.
What moves the price
- Driver-assist cameras — most newer cars need ADAS recalibration after a new windscreen, which adds to the bill
- Glass features — heated, acoustic, tinted and head-up display screens cost more than plain glass
- Make and model — premium and larger cars use bigger, dearer windscreens
- Original or approved glass — manufacturer-branded glass usually costs more than an equivalent approved screen
- Mobile or workshop — some screens and recalibrations can only be done in a workshop
- Insurance — a claim usually means paying the glass excess rather than the full price
Vehicle maintenance prices in the UK are up 38% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Maintenance and repairs, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical windscreen replacement would have cost about £300 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7ED →
WHAT YOU GET
What a windscreen replacement booking includes
Takes: One to two hours to fit, plus up to two hours for any ADAS recalibration. Not included: Chip repairs, side and rear window replacement and paintwork damage around the frame are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common windscreen replacement jobs
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How to pay less
- Get windscreen chips repaired quickly, before they spread and need a full replacement
- Check your insurance glass cover and excess before paying for a windscreen yourself
- Ask for an approved equivalent windscreen rather than manufacturer-branded glass where suitable
Before you book
- Damage in the driver's line of sight can fail the MOT, so do not leave a crack too long
- Ask whether the windscreen price includes recalibrating cameras and sensors
- Check the replacement windscreen has the same features as the old one, such as heating or acoustic glass
- Follow the safe drive-away time, as the adhesive needs time to set
Windscreen Replacement cost: questions people ask
£150–£700 per screen, about £345 for a typical car. Plain glass on an older small car costs the least; a heated screen with driver-assist cameras on a premium car costs the most.
One to two hours to fit, plus up to two hours if the cameras need recalibrating. You then need to wait for the adhesive before driving.
It can. A tester fails a screen with damage bigger than 10mm in the strip ahead of the steering wheel, or bigger than 40mm anywhere else the wipers reach.
Usually, if you have comprehensive cover. Glass claims often have a separate excess and may not affect your no-claims discount, but check your policy.
Chip repairs, side and rear windows and any rust or paint repair around the frame are priced separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from published UK windscreen replacement guides. They are a national range, not a quote, and the glass and cameras on your car set the price.
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