Car Window Tinting

Best Car Window Tinting
Best Car Window TintingCalifornia

Flag of Car Window Tinting

461 Car Window Tinting Services in California

The Tint Pros business image
Closed

The Tint Pros

44 Years in Business
4.5(65)
Reviewers mention:
Professional Installation (7) Great Customer Service (6) High Quality Products (5) Long Wait Times (4) Poor Customer Service Experiences (3)

"Excellent work as typical of both Tint Pros locations."

— Steve Finney

1590 Newport Blvd
View Details
Solax Auto Tint business image
Closed

Solax Auto Tint

1 Years in Business
5(99)
Reviewers mention:
Professional Installation (20) Great Customer Service (19) Best Prices (16)

"Mohammed did a wonderful job on my Honda Accord. I checked around and he had the best price and top notch quality work. You cannot beat that, and he's very friendly as well. The price quoted was the price paid. I checked around and the prices that I was quoted elsewhere were over 30% higher, for the same work. I would definitely definitely recommend Solax to anyone that's looking for a tint job. I couldn't be happier with the results."

— Ana Parra

14426 Whittier Blvd Unit#3
View Details
Rivali Paint Protection® business image
Closed

Rivali Paint Protection®

5(152)
Reviewers mention:
Highly recommend (27) Professional (10) Great service (12)

"Mark and his team did an amazing job ceramic coating my X7. The paint looks better than new. I highly recommend Rivali Paint Protection."

— Tim McNulty

13469 Beach Ave
View Details
Advertisement
XPEL Automotive Window Film
San Diego Auto Glass & Tint business image
Closed

San Diego Auto Glass & Tint

20 Years in Business
4.9(240)
Reviewers mention:
Great service (28) Quality work (22) Fast service (10) Issues with warranty service (1)

"Danny and team have been great! They originally did a ceramic tint on our RV windshield and driver and passenger doors which made a huge difference in interior temperature control. Danny worked with us to determine which product would be the best for our needs. When we caught a rock and had to have the windshield replaced SD Auto Tint and Glass were able to re-tint the new windshield within 2 days. Great work and great customer service!"

— CnD Map

5828 Autoport Mall
View Details
APEX Auto Center - Tire, Wheel & Suspension business image
Closed

APEX Auto Center - Tire, Wheel & Suspens...

4.7(79)
Reviewers mention:
Professional Installation (9) Fast Service (12) Great Customer Service (15) Communication Issues (3) Quality Control Problems (2)

"I went to Apex to lift my 1995 Land Cruiser and Manny was very knowledgeable about all of the different options for my car. He got me a great deal on a set of method wheels and an old man emu lift at half the price of any other shop in the area. Thank you Apex!"

— The Body Guys LLC

2711 El Camino Ave Suite 101
View Details

Window Tinting Laws in California

Front Windshield:Non-reflective tint above AS-1 line
Front Side Windows:Must allow 70% of light to pass through
Back Side Windows:Must allow 35% of light to pass through
Rear Window:Must allow 35% of light to pass through
California's strict car window tinting laws require front side windows to have at least 70% VLT (Visible Light Transmission), keeping them relatively clear. Back side and rear windows can have any darkness level. Windshield tint is limited to the top 4 inches. California prohibits red, amber, and blue tinting, and reflectivity cannot exceed standard window levels. Dual side mirrors are required with tinted back windows. Professional window tinting services ensure compliance while providing heat rejection for California's sunny climate.

Last updated: January 2024

Please note that window tinting laws may change. Always verify current regulations with your automotive window tinting provider to ensure compliance.

How much does car window tinting cost?

California car window tinting prices range from $200-$500 for full-vehicle service, reflecting the state's strict compliance requirements. Standard window tint cost for cars typically runs $200-$300, while premium ceramic or IR films cost $350-$500. Front side windows, which must meet the state's 70% VLT requirement, average $60-$90 per window. The average cost to tint car windows in major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco tends to be 10-20% higher than in suburban areas. SUVs and larger vehicles add $50-$100 to the total. Many professional car window tinting services in California include certification of legal compliance.

Prices may vary by provider and specific vehicle requirements. Contact your local window tinting service for an accurate quote.

461 Auto tinting providers across 202 cities