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Windscreen Replacement Cost by Car Make in Adelaide
Images are illustrative onlyIn short: Windscreen replacement cost by make in Adelaide runs roughly: common Japanese and Korean cars (Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia) $330 to $1,100 depending on ADAS; Holden $320 to $850; Ford $350 to $1,000; and European makes like Volkswagen $500 to $1,500. The single biggest swing within any make is whether that model year has an ADAS camera.
Key takeaways
- Common Japanese/Korean makes: $330 to $1,100.
- European makes (VW, BMW, Mercedes): $500 to $1,500+.
- Within any make, ADAS vs no-ADAS is the biggest price jump.
- Utes and people-movers cost more than small hatches.
Make matters, but within any make the model year matters more, because that decides whether there is an ADAS camera to calibrate. Here are the typical Adelaide bands by make, drawn from the most common cars on local roads.
| Make | Typical Adelaide band | ADAS common from |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | $350 to $1,100 | 2018 (Safety Sense) |
| Holden | $320 to $850 | Later ZB Commodore / Colorado |
| Ford | $350 to $1,000 | Current Ranger / Everest |
| Mazda | $350 to $950 | 2017 (i-Activsense) |
| Hyundai | $330 to $900 | Recent i30 / Tucson / Kona |
| Kia | $350 to $1,000 | Recent Sportage / Seltos / Sorento |
| Volkswagen | $500 to $1,500 | Recent Golf / Tiguan / Passat |
Why European makes cost more
A VW, BMW, Mercedes or Audi windscreen is dearer for 2 reasons: the glass itself costs more, and insurers frequently specify OEM glass rather than aftermarket. Add the calibration and a European windscreen easily reaches 4 figures. Adelaide’s eastern suburbs (Burnside, Unley, Norwood) have the highest concentration of these cars.
The ute and people-mover premium
A Ranger, HiLux, LandCruiser or Kia Carnival has a large windscreen, which costs more than a small hatch’s glass regardless of make. The current Ranger and HiLux also carry cameras, so they combine big glass with calibration.
For a firm number on your exact car, use the cost calculator or get a free quote, both of which factor in your model year and sensors.
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