A shattered rear window leaves your car open to rain and theft, and glass everywhere. Reyes Glass Group replaces rear windows and back glass on cars, SUVs, hatchbacks, vans and pickup trucks, at your home or work, and cleans up the broken glass.
Why back glass shatters instead of cracking
Your windshield is laminated glass, which cracks but holds together. Rear windows are usually tempered glass, which is built to break into small, blunt pieces. That’s safer in a crash, but it means rear glass can’t be repaired. Once it breaks, it has to be replaced.
What’s included in rear window replacement
- Removing the broken glass, including vacuuming the cargo area, seats and door channels
- New back glass matched to your VIN, with the correct tint
- Reconnecting the rear defroster grid and, where fitted, the antenna and third brake light
- New moldings or clips where your vehicle needs them
- Setting the glass in fresh urethane on bonded-in rear windows
Back glass we replace
- Sedan and coupe rear windows
- SUV, minivan and hatchback liftgate glass
- Pickup truck back glass, including sliding rear windows
- Van rear door glass
For work trucks and company vehicles, see fleet and commercial auto glass.
What to do until we arrive
- Cover the opening with heavy plastic and painter’s tape to keep rain out.
- Don’t drive with loose glass in the frame. It can fall out on bumps.
- Take photos for your insurance claim and police report if it was a break-in.
Is back glass covered by insurance?
Usually yes, under comprehensive coverage, minus your deductible. Vandalism and break-ins fall under comprehensive too. See how glass insurance claims work.
FAQ
How long does rear window replacement take?
Usually about an hour, plus cleanup time. Bonded glass needs a short cure before driving.
Will my rear defroster still work?
Yes. The new glass has its own defroster grid, and we reconnect it during installation.
