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16-04-2012, 02:30 PM | #1 | ||
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So this morning I wander into my local Tint-A-Car outlet to get a quote on tinting the new canopy on my Navara. I'm expecting around $150-$200. The guy comes back with a quote of $275. Are my expectations unreasonable or has this guy tried to rip me off? I had an entire panel van tinted for $275 a couple of years ago. That was 10 windows of various shapes and sizes for $275 and they even picked up and delivered my car. My canopy has three flat windows and relative to my panel van would be a quick and easy job.
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16-04-2012, 02:37 PM | #2 | ||
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Seems a bit excessive got my whole car done for $300.
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16-04-2012, 02:41 PM | #3 | ||
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Not sure about his prices but prices can vary quite a bit depending on the quality of the tint being used
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16-04-2012, 03:35 PM | #4 | ||
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What % of tint was being quoted??? The darker is usally more expensive
I paid $280 for 5% for my sedan a few months back including removal of the previous tint on there |
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16-04-2012, 03:37 PM | #5 | ||
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No removal of tint on my canopy. It was 5% tint which was the darkest they had.
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16-04-2012, 03:53 PM | #7 | ||
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Sorted. Spoke to a neighbor and I've booked in with Dr Tint for limo tint at $150. Nearly half the price.
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Always pays to shop around. But if they quote that price it means more than not say yes to that price straight away.
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16-04-2012, 05:07 PM | #9 | ||
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Had the windows tinted at Tint-a-car in Wodonga on my XR8 ute and it cost me $235.
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16-04-2012, 06:15 PM | #10 | ||
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I wouldn't call it a rip off unless he actually charged you that price.
Its a quote, not an account!! I know some businesses will quote high if they don't want the job.
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16-04-2012, 06:48 PM | #11 | ||
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My sister got her Golf tinted today at Tint a Car for $295! Probably about half the amount of windows as your Navara. Girls really get ripped in the auto world.
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16-04-2012, 07:14 PM | #13 | ||
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Probably about average.
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16-04-2012, 07:18 PM | #14 | ||
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tint jobs have warranty ?, how does the warranty compare if any?
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ie, brand A was $180, you got 12 months warranty and was good to darken the windows on the cheap when selling a car. Brand B was $240 and had a 2-5yr warranty. Brand C was a well known brand, like 3M and had a lifetime warranty. That would be around $290. Note the warranty was generally for discolouration (going purple over time mostly), bubbling, or the physical integrity of the tinting material being used. A recent quote process for the wifes Focus showed me that what I described above is still what happens.
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interesting Yellow Festiva, i must have got the good stuff, it`s been on a minimum of 7 years .....possibly eleven and still looks ok.
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16-04-2012, 07:36 PM | #17 | ||
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I was quoted 330 last week for a full strip and re-tint. The guy said they would need the car for half a day, so I guess based on time and material that's not too bad.
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16-04-2012, 10:56 PM | #19 | ||
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$150 would be a fair price for both sides for a good quality tint film on a canopy. you will generally pay a bit of a premium price at a "t-a-t" franchise.
you mentioned perspex windows ??... i would expect that they should be glass . if they are perspex then dont expect to get any warrenty, as perspex will often cause the tint film to bubble over time.
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16-04-2012, 11:02 PM | #20 | ||
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Seems a bit dear, dad got his extra cab f250 tinted in 20% for 240 bucks
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I'll post pics Wednesday arvo. I also found out this guy has done my sisters car a couple of years back and her inlaws car too. All are very happy with his work and the price. |
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