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Vent/Quarter Glass Replacement

Replacement of the small fixed vent or quarter windows — a favorite break-in target — with correctly fitted, sealed glass.

Difficulty: moderate~12 hrs1–2 hours once glass arrives
Estimated total
$205–800
Parts$90–450
Labor$115–350
Labor time12 hrs
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What's involved

What this repair actually is.

Vent and quarter windows are the small panes at the front of the door or behind the rear doors, and thieves target them because they're cheap-looking but open the whole car. Many are bonded into the body or come pre-assembled in a trim frame (encapsulated), so the exact part varies a lot by vehicle. We identify the correct glass for your car, remove the broken unit, clean out the pellets, and bond or clip the new pane in with a proper weather seal.

Symptoms

How you can tell.

  • Small triangle window smashed in a break-in
  • Quarter glass behind the rear door broken
  • Wind noise or whistling from a small side window
  • Water trickling in around a small fixed window
If you delay

Even a small broken pane leaves the car open to weather and a second break-in, and taped-over glass draws attention.

Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.
Related

Often done together.