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Rear window replacement in Sacramento.

Back glass shatters into thousands of pieces. We replace it, reconnect the defroster and antenna, and clean every last bead out of your trunk and seats.

Rear Window Replacement — Tigris Auto Glass
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04 — Rear Window Replacement

Back glass, done properly.

Rear windows are tempered glass, so when they break, they break completely. Replacing one is more than dropping in a new pane: the defroster grid, radio or GPS antenna, and on many cars the high-mount brake light all connect through the glass. We fit the correct part for your vehicle, bond it with urethane like a windshield, and reconnect and test every circuit before you leave.

  • Sedan, hatchback, SUV, truck and van rear glass
  • Defroster, antenna and brake-light connections restored and tested
  • Thorough cleanup of glass from the cargo area, seats and trim
  • Privacy tint matched to the factory shade
Time60–120 min
InsuranceComprehensive
WarrantyLifetime
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How it works

Three steps, one visit.

STEP 1

Identify the glass

Rear glass varies by body style, tint, wiper and antenna options. Your VIN lets us order the exact part.

STEP 2

Remove and clean

We clear the remaining glass, remove the trim and old urethane, and vacuum the cabin and cargo area.

STEP 3

Bond and reconnect

The new glass is set with urethane, the electrical tabs are reconnected, and the defroster is tested before you drive off.

Hatchbacks, SUVs and trucks

On a hatchback or SUV the rear glass is part of the liftgate and often carries a wiper motor and the third brake light; on a pickup the back glass may be a fixed piece or a sliding unit. We handle all of them. If a slider’s latch or track is broken we can usually replace the whole assembly.

Drive-away time

Because rear glass is urethane-bonded, plan on the same 30–60 minute safe-drive-away time as a windshield. Leave the retention tape on for a day and skip the car wash for 24 hours so the seal cures undisturbed.

*$0 deductible depends on your policy’s comprehensive glass coverage. We verify coverage with your insurer before work begins.

FAQ

Rear Window Replacement questions.

Yes. The new glass comes with the defroster grid built in; we reconnect the tabs and test it before you leave. If a tab was broken on the old glass, that’s solved too.
Usually. Rear glass is a good candidate for mobile service as long as we have a flat, dry spot to work. For heavy rain days we’ll ask you to come to the shop.
No. Windshields are laminated (two layers with plastic between); rear windows are tempered and shatter into small cubes. That’s why a rear window can’t be repaired — it has to be replaced.
Very little. We vacuum the trunk, seat crevices, and door channels. Tiny beads can work loose from deep trim for a few days; that’s normal and harmless.
Service areas

Rear Window Replacement across greater Sacramento.

In-shop at El Camino Ave, or mobile with no trip charge.

Sacramento

Our home base on El Camino Ave. Mobile service with no trip charge.

Rancho Cordova

About 15 minutes via Highway 50. Mobile service with no trip charge.

Elk Grove

About 20–25 minutes via Highway 99 or I-5. Mobile service with no trip charge.

Roseville

About 20 minutes via I-80. Mobile service with no trip charge.

Folsom

About 25 minutes via Highway 50. Mobile service with no trip charge.

Citrus Heights

About 15 minutes via I-80. Mobile service with no trip charge.

Fair Oaks

About 20 minutes via Highway 50 or Fair Oaks Blvd. Mobile service with no trip charge.

Carmichael

About 10 minutes via Arden Way or Fair Oaks Blvd. Mobile service with no trip charge.

Call now — most jobs done same day.

Talk to a real technician at our El Camino Ave shop. We'll confirm the glass, the time, and whether your insurance covers it — in one call.

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