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Subaru Tribeca windscreen replacement — instant quote in under 60 seconds, fitted by trusted local fitters near you.
Make
Subaru
Model
Tribeca
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Pricing for Tribeca windscreen replacement reflects the glass specification — the combination of solar-control coating, blue sun strip, heated elements, and VIN notch adds complexity to sourcing compared to basic windscreens. All active variants in our catalogue share these features, so variation is minimal and driven primarily by calibration requirements and your fitter's local supply routes.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £756 — £756 | 1 variant | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £756 — £756 | 1 variant | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £756 — £756 | 1 variant | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £756 — £756 | 1 variant | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £756 — £756 | 1 variant | Price my 2006 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Tribecas can still be booked.
Curious why prices vary so widely? Read our UK windscreen replacement cost guide .
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Booking a Tribeca windscreen replacement through UK Car Glass is straightforward and takes just a few minutes.
Use our online widget to get an instant quote — answer a few quick questions about your model variant and you'll see the price in under 60 seconds.
Complete your booking online; we'll match you with an approved fitter in your area within one working day.
Our parts-check team confirms your glass specification — blue sun strip, green tint, solar control, heated elements, and VIN notch — before the fitting date.
On the day, your fitter arrives mobile at your address (or you can choose a workshop if you prefer) and replaces the windscreen, typically completing the job in under two hours.
Your fitter confirms the minimum drive-away time before they leave, based on the adhesive used and ambient conditions.
You're covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality — any issues, contact us and we'll arrange an inspection and remedy.
From quote to fitted glass, you're supported by our network of specialists and backed by a two-year warranty.
The Tribeca is from an era before widespread ADAS integration, so most windscreen replacements can be carried out at your address by a mobile fitter — no calibration equipment needed.
If you prefer a workshop setting or if local weather or site access makes mobile fitting impractical, your fitter can schedule the job at a workshop instead. Either way, the fitting typically completes within a couple of hours, and your fitter will confirm your specific drive-away time on the day.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
A blue-tinted gradient band across the top of your windscreen that reduces glare without affecting your view of the road.
A blue sun strip is a tinted gradient band built into the upper edge of your windscreen's laminate layer. It reduces glare from sunlight reflecting off the road and bonnet without darkening your main field of vision. The tint is created during manufacture as part of the glass laminate itself — it cannot be added or removed later. Sun strips are a windscreen-only feature; rear and side windows cannot carry this effect because they use tempered rather than laminated glass.
Look at the top of your windscreen from inside the car — you'll see a distinct blue-tinted band running horizontally across the upper portion. Check your vehicle's specification sheet or ask your dealership service centre whether your windscreen is listed as a 'blue sun strip' or 'tinted sun strip' variant. Your invoice or parts manual will confirm it.
When replacing a windscreen with a blue sun strip, the replacement must be the sun-strip variant — a standard plain windscreen will not replicate the tinted band. Your replacement glass is sourced as an exact match to your original specification. There are no additional calibration or cure implications beyond a standard windscreen replacement. Fitting and drive-away times remain unchanged.
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.
Heated windscreens use embedded wires to quickly clear ice and condensation in cold weather.
A heated windscreen is integrated with a fine mesh of electrical wires embedded within the glass itself. When activated, these wires generate heat to warm the windscreen surface, helping to rapidly clear frost, ice, and condensation during cold or damp conditions. This feature improves visibility and safety in winter driving and reduces reliance on engine heat and demister air, which can be slower on very cold mornings.
Check your vehicle's handbook or contact your dealership service centre — they can confirm whether your model includes this feature. Look for a dashboard symbol (usually a windscreen icon with heat waves) when you activate the function, or check your infotainment settings for a heating or climate option linked to the windscreen. Some vehicles have a dedicated button on the stalk or console.
Heated windscreens require replacement glass to be of the correct heated specification — standard unheated glass cannot be fitted. The replacement glass must be sourced to match your vehicle's exact heated-wire configuration. Installation is straightforward, though the technician will confirm the heating element is functioning correctly after fitting. No calibration is required for this feature.
Heating elements embedded in the glass melt ice from your wipers and the bottom of your windscreen.
A heated wiper rest area uses electric heating elements embedded into the windscreen in the area where your wipers park when not in use. These elements warm the glass to prevent ice and frost from bonding to the wiper blades and the lower windscreen edge during cold weather. This reduces the effort needed to clear ice in the morning and helps protect your wipers from damage caused by frozen adhesion to the glass.
Check your windscreen's lower edge where the wipers rest — you may see faint heating lines or elements visible in the glass. Your handbook or service history will confirm the feature. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your vehicle is equipped with a heated wiper rest area.
When replacing a windscreen with a heated wiper rest area, the replacement glass must include the heating elements. Aftermarket and OE glazing suppliers offer this feature, but availability varies by vehicle. The heating system does not require calibration after replacement, though the technician will ensure the heating element connections are properly restored during installation.
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.
A printed VIN reference box along the bottom edge of your windscreen helps identify your vehicle's chassis number at a glance.
A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) notch is a small printed or etched box positioned along the lower edge of the windscreen that displays your vehicle's chassis number. This reference marking is a manufacturing and administrative feature, allowing quick visual identification of the vehicle without needing to consult documents. It's particularly useful for service records, insurance claims, and vehicle registration purposes. The notch itself doesn't affect the structural integrity or safety performance of the glass.
Look along the bottom edge of your windscreen — typically in one of the lower corners — for a small rectangular box containing printed digits or characters. If you're uncertain, check your vehicle's service handbook or ask your dealership or service centre to confirm whether your model includes this feature.
When your windscreen is replaced, the new glass will retain the VIN notch printed or etched by the manufacturer. This is a standard feature on replacement windscreens for compatible vehicles and requires no additional work or adjustment. The notch does not affect glass fitting, cure time, or any post-replacement calibration procedures.
The Subaru Tribeca was produced from 2006 to 2010 as a three-row family SUV, offering a spacious seven-seat layout. Its windscreen is a laminated unit with a blue sun strip running across the top to reduce glare, combined with a green tint and solar-control coating that absorbs infrared rays.
All Tribeca models in our catalogue feature a heated windscreen with a dedicated heated wiper rest area at the base — useful in UK winter conditions for rapid defrosting. The windscreen also carries a VIN notch along the bottom, a small identification marker showing the vehicle's chassis number. These features are consistent across the model's production run, making replacement straightforward for owners in this era.
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