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Auto Service and Repair FAQ
Our shop rate is $99 in comparison to $130 to $160 at neighbouring service centers.
We are located in the heart of Langley along the Langley bypass. Our location is central and includes neighbours such as BMW Langley, Audi Langley, Land Rover Langley, and Mercedes Langley.
Monster Auto Lab believes in building a continued relationship with customers. As a result, we walk our customers through the service process of their vehicle step by step and only starting any step with the customers’ approval. We use industry standard time estimates for each labour job.
Diagnosing a problem with your vehicle can start at $99.
We have the capabilities to work on all vehicles but if we were to pick on one make that we have experience with, it’s Audi.
While we do not offer a courtesy car, we have a cozy waiting room or we can shuttle you to nearby locations such as Willowbrook Mall.
XPEL Paint Protection Film FAQ
The cost varies for all vehicles due to factors such as size and complexity of install.Partial front end packages start at $999 and full front end packages start at $1799.
The 10 year warranty includes that the film is free of manufacturer defects for 10 years. It covers defects such as cracking, yellowing, delaminating, blistering, and staining.
We warranty the film from yellowing for 10 years from the installation date.
The film can heal from minor scratches.The top coat is 13 microns thick so any scratches that penetrate the top coat won’t heal.
The main purpose of paint protection film is to protect your paint from minor scratches and most rock chips but it cannot protect from rocks coming at your vehicle with immense force.
Yes we will sell precut PPF kits to customers across Canada but it does not carry the 10 year warranty as it wasn’t installed by an authorized Xpel dealer.
Yes, we can apply paint protection film to most painted surfaces and interior like touchscreens.
Yes we can install paint protection film on most smooth painted surfaces including signs.
For airplanes, please check with manufacturers of the airplanes for their guidelines on weight and balance with PPF installed.
No we do not recommend installing paint protection film on a surface with ceramic coating
Yes this is a popular package for the ultimate protection of your vehicle.
No if the paint is factory paint.
We do not warranty paint lifting from removal if it was applied on re-painted surfaces.
XPEL Paint Protection Film After Care
Please wait 48 hours after picking your vehicle to wash your car. This allows enough time for the film to cure and settle.
We do not recommend taking your vehicle through automated car washes. Damages from harsh detergents and water pressure will void all warranties.
Please do not use a pressure wash for 48 hours after picking up your vehicle. When using a pressure washer, stay at least 3 ft away from the film’s edges.
The 10 year warranty from lifting is voided if a pressure washer was used too close to the edge.
Most soap and water solutions should remove stains but for stubborn stains, we suggest using 100% isopropyl alcohol.
Most light scratches will heal in room temperature in about 30 minutes. In colder environments, pour warm water (48°C) over the desired areas.
The warranty process starts with the installer so please bring your vehicle in for us to check it out and we can go from there.
Vinyl Wrap FAQ
Prices vary on size of the vehicle and complexity of the wrap. For a colour change wrap of the entire vehicle, the price starts at $2500
With great care and maintenance, a vinyl wrap can last 2-7 years. Film manufacturers carry a minimum 2 year warranty on film defects.
Depending on the complexity of the installation, most installs for a full vehicle wrap can take 3 to 7 days from start of installation.
Yes vinyl wrap is removable but we strongly suggest having a professional remove vinyl wraps.
Vinyl Wrap After Care
- Wash your vehicle once a week
- Use a wax or quick detailing spray after washes
- Clean bird droppings, insects, gasoline spills, tree sap, grease and other contaminates immediately. These contaminates will damage the film.
- UV damage can deteriorate the life of the film so parking in undergrounds and garages will prolong the life.
Never use oil based cleaners or solvents on the film.
Please wait 48 hours after picking your vehicle to wash your car. This allows enough time for the film to cure and settle.
We do not recommend taking your vehicle through automated car washes. Damages from harsh detergents and water pressure will void all warranties. The harsh soaps can deteriorate the film’s finish.
Please do not use a pressure wash for 48 hours after picking up your vehicle. When using a pressure washer, stay at least 3 ft away from the film’s edges.
The 10 year warranty from lifting is voided if a pressure washer was used too close to the edge.
Clean bird droppings and gasoline stains immediately, if not taken care, these will damage the film. Most soap and water solutions should remove stains but for stubborn stains, we suggest using 70% isopropyl alcohol. Do not use solvents or oil based cleaning products!
We recommend using a quick detailer product to prolong the life of the film.
Performance FAQ
Yes we install customer supplied parts but do not warranty the part or guarantee fitment. If the part doesn’t fit or has issues, we still charge for the labour time.
If our warehouse has it instock, it usually takes 1-2 business days.
Let us know what you’re looking for and we can provide better estimates.