Window tinting in Vancouver, from $200
Window tinting runs $200 for the front pair, $450 for the rear and back, and from $600 for a full surround, always in BC-compliant shades. It's installed by our sister company West Coast Auto Lab in the same Burnaby building as our detailing facility, so a tint and a detail can happen in one drop-off.
BC-compliant shades only · Same building as our detailing · From $200
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What does window tinting cost in Vancouver?
Three coverage levels, three prices, no mystery. Plenty of tint shops talk all around the cost and never once name a number. Here's ours.
| Coverage | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Front two windows | $200 | Matching factory-tinted rears |
| Rear + back window | $450 | Privacy and UV where it counts |
| Full surround | From $600 | The complete job, one shade all around |
| Windshield ceramic | $495 | Heat and UV rejection, no visible shade |
One important note on the front pair: BC law restricts what can go on front windows, and we don't bend that rule for anyone. You'll pick your shade at booking from compliant options, and that's when the exact quote gets confirmed.
What's legal in BC?
This is the question that fills Reddit threads and RCMP posts, so here's the plain version. BC's Motor Vehicle Act regulations don't allow aftermarket tint on the windshield or the front driver and passenger windows. Everything behind the driver is open, and a tinted rear window needs working mirrors on both sides.
Shops that'll go darker than the rules exist, and we're not one of them. Every shade we install is compliant, which means no roadside surprises, no failed inspections, and no peeling it off a year later at your own cost.
- Windshield: no aftermarket tint
- Front side windows: no aftermarket tint
- Behind the driver: allowed
- Rear window: allowed, with both side mirrors
- Every shade we install is BC-compliant
Why tint in a rainy city?
Because UV doesn't check the weather. It comes through cloud cover all year, and it's the quiet reason dashes crack and seats fade. We see the results on the detailing side every week: interiors that aged a decade in three years, always on the sun-facing panels. Tint is how you stop paying us to fix what glass could've prevented.
Add the practical stuff: less glare on wet night roads, a cooler cabin in the warm months, and passers-by who can't inventory your back seat. Honest counterpoint: if the car lives in a garage and you drive it twice a week, spend the money on a coating instead.
- Cuts the UV that fades dashes and seats
- Less glare on wet night roads
- Cooler cabin in the warm months
- Privacy for whatever's parked with the car
- Protects the interior you paid to detail
How booking works
Tinting is our sister company's craft, and the handoff is one building long.
Get A Quote
Send the quote form or call, pick your coverage, and choose a shade from the compliant options.
WCAL Installs
West Coast Auto Lab does the install at 4290 Halifax St., Burnaby, the building we share. Separate specialists, one address.
Pair A Detail
The car's already with us, so plenty of people add an interior detail or a full Diamond to the same drop-off.
Pick the film, pick the shade
A good tint is two decisions. The film sets how much heat you lose, the shade sets the look and the law. Two quick guides so you choose both with your eyes open.
Madico Films Compared
From the nano-ceramic Wincos that rejects up to 92% of infrared to the budget GP Max, side by side.
Compare The Films →Shades & BC Tint Law
What each darkness looks like, the 20 to 35% sweet spot, and exactly what's legal front and rear in BC.
Shades & The Law →Window tinting questions, answered
How much does window tinting cost in Vancouver?
At our shops: $200 for the front two windows, $450 for the rear and back window, and full surrounds from $600. The exact quote gets confirmed at booking once you pick a shade.
Is tinting your front windows legal in BC?
BC's Motor Vehicle Act regulations don't allow aftermarket tint on the windshield or the front driver and passenger windows. Behind the driver is allowed, and a tinted rear window needs mirrors on both sides. We only install compliant shades.
Who does the installation?
Our sister company West Coast Auto Lab, in the same Burnaby building as our detailing facility at 4290 Halifax St. One address, separate specialists.
Can I get a detail and tint in the same visit?
Often, yes. It's one building, so mention it when you book and we'll coordinate the detail with the tint work in a single drop-off.
How long does window tinting take?
It depends on the coverage you pick, and we'll confirm timing when you book. Pairing it with a detail usually means the car is with us for the day either way.
