Bakkie windscreen replacement
Bakkies work hard and their windscreens take the punishment. Whether it is a workhorse single cab or a family double cab, here is what a bakkie windscreen job involves.
Windscreens by vehicle type
Bakkies, SUVs and 4x4s, minibus taxis and trucks each need different glass and different questions. Find your vehicle class.
Why the vehicle matters more than the address
Two windscreens in the same street can be completely different jobs. A recent SUV may carry a camera, a rain sensor and a heated or acoustic screen, and need calibration after fitting. An older bakkie may have none of that, and a good-quality entry-tier screen may be the sensible choice. A minibus taxi is a working vehicle where every hour off the road costs money. A truck screen is large, heavy and often has to be fitted at a depot.
These pages explain what is different about each class: the glass, the questions to ask, and what moves the quote. Each links to the service pages that do the work.
SUV and 4x4 windscreen replacement
SUVs are where windscreens get most complicated. Many carry cameras, sensors and special glass, so the right part and the right calibration matter as much as the fitting.
Taxi and minibus windscreen replacement
For a taxi owner, a cracked windscreen is lost income and a safety risk to passengers. The job is about getting the right screen in properly, with as little time off the road as possible.
Truck windscreen replacement
A truck windscreen is a big, heavy part on a vehicle that earns money every hour it runs. The job needs the right screen, the right equipment and a plan to keep downtime short.
Not on the list?
Cars, hatchbacks and sedans are covered on the main windscreen replacement page. Businesses with several vehicles should read bakkie and fleet glass.