You’ve decided to get your car’s windows tinted, and now you are researching window tint shops in the area. What criteria should you look for in a window tint shop? We’ve made it easier for you to find the right shop for the job, here are 5 tips for finding a professional window tinter in San Jose.
Tip 1: Start with Google Search
This one is easy, open a web browser on your phone, tablet, and/or laptop and search for “window tinting in San Jose,” you will find a list of window tinting results from Google’s Maps view, where you can select a window tint shop based on your location, Yelp results, and different window tinting shops website. But this information may not be enough for you to find the best window tinting shop in San Jose, so the next step will be crucial.
Tip 2: Look at reviews
You’ve done your basic research on window tinting shops in San Jose, and now you want to narrow down the results, what you can do next is look at reviews. You can start with Google’s reviews or you can go on Yelp. Some criteria to look for are star rating, number of reviews, and number of 5-star reviews, you can also look through pictures that the business provides and the price range if available. You’ve found a window tinting shop that fits your specific criteria and now you are ready to contact the business.
Tip 3: Call the business and ask specific questions
The next tip is simple, find the cell phone number of the business and give them a quick call. The conversation can be as detailed as you like, this is your opportunity to ask questions and get to know the person who will be doing the window tint. It’s important to ask about any window tint laws in your area, California has specific window tinting laws, you can read about them here. You can ask about the location, how to take care of the window tint, and much more which will be focused on in the next and final tips.
Tip 4: Ask about pricing
So you have talked with the person on the phone of the window tinting shop in San Jose, you’ve asked about the location, and the type of material used, and now you are ready to ask about the price. Every shop has its own unique pricing, some give a price per window, and some give a price per hour and/or labor. Dr. Tint California’s pricing is based on the number of windows, the type of car, and the model of the car. For commercial and residential window tinting, the pricing is also based on the number of windows and sizes. Dr. Tint California does not charge more for the lightness or darkness of the window film, but if you want to have head-resistant window tint, called ceramic window film, you can ask for more pricing and set up an appointment to experience the difference in person, from the standard window tint film versus the ceramic window tint film. Call Dr. Tint California at (408) 265-8468 today to ask about pricing and to set up an appointment.
Tip 5: Ask about window tint warranty
One last and final tip that not a lot of people think of is asking about a warranty. A window-tinting warranty is used to protect the windows of your car, home, or business. Warranty can be limited, can be for a lifetime, and if depends on the business. Dr. Tint California’s lifetime limited warranty covers bubbling and peeling of window tint film, but not fading. The warranty does not cover labor costs. To avoid window tint film fading, it is best to not use Ammonia-based window cleaners such as Windex, and use Ammonia-free cleaners, you can buy one here.
This is how to find a professional window tinter in San Jose in 5 simple tips. Dr. Tint California has guaranteed professionalism since 2003. Dr. Tint California is a professional window tinting shop.
