Guide
Windscreens with rain sensors, heating and head-up displays
Modern windscreens do much more than keep the wind out. If yours has built-in features, the replacement has to match them — otherwise something stops working.
By the Rapid Response Autoglass team · Updated
The short answer
When you book, tell us about any features on your windscreen: rain and light sensors, cameras, heated wiper areas, acoustic glass, solar tint bands or a head-up display. Each needs the correct glass, and sensors need the right gel pad or bracket refitted.
Common windscreen features
| Feature | What to look for | What it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Rain / light sensor | A small unit behind the mirror | A new gel pad and correct bracket |
| Forward camera | A lens housing behind the mirror | Matching glass; possible calibration |
| Heated wiper area | Fine lines at the bottom of the screen | Glass with the heating element and connector |
| Acoustic glass | Often marked on the glass logo | Acoustic laminate to keep cabin noise down |
| Head-up display | Speed shown on the windscreen | HUD-specific glass to avoid a double image |
| Solar / tint band | Shaded strip at the top | Matching tint |
How to check what you have
- Look at the small print in the corner of the windscreen — it often notes acoustic or special glass.
- Check behind the mirror for sensors and cameras.
- Send a photo of the glass corner and the mirror area with your rego, and we'll identify the right screen.
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Frequently asked questions
My windscreen has a camera or rain sensor. Does that matter?
Yes — tell us when you book. Screens with lane-assist cameras, rain sensors or heated elements need the matching glass and brackets, and some vehicles need the camera recalibrated after replacement. See our ADAS calibration guide.
What happens if the wrong glass is fitted to a head-up display car?
The display can show a blurry or double image. HUD-equipped vehicles need glass designed for it.
Will my rain-sensing wipers work after replacement?
Yes, when the correct glass and a new sensor gel pad are fitted.
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