what is car window tint?

Car window tinting is the professional application of thin, multi-layered films to your vehicle’s windows. At Monster Auto Lab, we specialize in high-quality tints that enhance your car’s appearance while providing privacy, glare reduction, and UV protection. Available in a variety of shades, window tinting is a smart upgrade for drivers who want style, performance, comfort, and long-term interior protection.

Car window tint installation in progress at Monster Auto Lab Vancouver BC — XPEL certified window tinting shop
What are the benefits of Window tint?

Window tinting does more than make your car look sleek—it upgrades every drive with comfort, control, and confidence.

  • › Enhances Privacy and Security
  • › Reduces Glare for Safer Driving
  • › Blocks Harmful UV Rays
  • › Keeps Your Car Cooler in Summer
  • › Improves Overall Appearance
  • › Prevents Interior Fading
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Pricing

Window Tint Packages — Vancouver

Choose the level of coverage that fits your needs — from front windows to complete side and rear window tint.

Front side windows car window tint package at Monster Auto Lab Vancouver BC — XPEL ceramic and dyed tint installation

Front Side Windows

$200

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Rear windows car window tint package at Monster Auto Lab Vancouver BC — professional automotive tint installation

Rear Windows

$350

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Full sides and back windows tint package at Monster Auto Lab Vancouver BC — XPEL Prime XR Plus and CS window film
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Sides & Back

$400

**Starting price

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Film Options

Ceramic vs Dyed Window Tint

Luxury Cooling & Protection

XPEL Prime XR

Best for heat rejection, comfort & performance

› Blocks up to 96% infrared heat
› SPF 1,000 UV protection
› Nano-ceramic technology
› Lifetime transferable warranty

Classic Protection & Style

XPEL Prime CS

Best for privacy, appearance & budget-conscious installs

› Blocks up to 12% infrared heat
› SPF 500 UV protection
› Fade-resistant dyed film
› Lifetime non-transferable warranty

Monster Auto Lab XPEL number one dealer award Vancouver BC — award-winning window tint and paint protection film shop

Award-Winning XPEL Window Tint Experts


XPEL Dealer of the Year — Western Canada
2025
Earned Dealer of the Year across Western Canada — a milestone reflecting our continued commitment to excellence.


XPEL Dealer of the Year — British Columbia
2022 – 2024
Recognized three consecutive years as BC’s top XPEL dealer for precision, consistency, and customer trust.


Why Choose Us

Why Vancouver Drivers Choose Monster Auto Lab for Window Tint

Vancouver’s trusted window tint shop — heat rejection, UV protection, and privacy using premium XPEL and 3M window films.

Award-Winning Shop

4x XPEL top dealer award — #1 in BC 2022–2024, #1 in Western Canada 2025. The same award-winning expertise and certified installers that built our Langley reputation, now doing window tint in Vancouver.

Transparent & Competitive Pricing

No hidden fees, no surprises. We provide clear, upfront quotes for all Vancouver window tint packages — so you always know what to expect.

Raving Reviews

550+ five-star Google reviews across our Langley and Vancouver locations. See why Vancouver drivers trust Monster Auto Lab for window tint, paint protection film, and more.

State-of-the-Art Facility

Our Vancouver window tint shop at 37 E 5th Ave is purpose-built for professional-grade tint installs — Serving Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Richmond.

what Vancouver drivers are saying

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Levi Nickless
6 days ago
This is the only shop I would suggest to anyone ! The most accommodating, professional and knowledgeable staff. Full pannel coverage seemless they truly put there name on their work and refuse to let anything less than perfection leave there shop!

Highly recommend
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gary tennant
2 weeks ago
Solid service and great help deciding what the best option was for me
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Pablo Eder
3 weeks ago
Fantastic service and quality of product application. I would trust them to do PPF on all of my cars. They know what they are doing.
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Paul Russell
3 weeks ago
These guys are fantastic!! They got my rims done right on time, beautiful work and I even made it to the airport. I look forward to working with you again.
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TDS Gmail
4 weeks ago
Great workmanship and attention to detail, very clean shop and workspace. Always satisfied the staff at monster auto is always willing to accommodate.
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Jamie Currie
4 weeks ago
Sam at Monster Auto in Vancouver was awesome to work with. He explained the work clearly and the guys did an amazing job on my XPEL PPF. Highly recommended! 🏎️💨💪🏼
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Eric VanBC
1 month ago
Brought my soul crystal red Mazda MX5 in to the Vancouver location for full PPF and ceramic coating. First time I've ever had this type of thing done but had researched it and pretty much knew what I wanted and what to look out for in a vendor. Once I chose Monster's Vancouver location I had absolutely no regrets or hesitation. Sam was so easy to work with. Great communication, flexible, reasonable pricing and obviously wants repeat business and values a long-term relationship, so I know he'll take care of me as long as I have the car. His team did fantastic work. The car already looked amazing but now it looks even more so! And knowing it's protected from the inevitable flying rocks and other minor dings that will come at the car makes taking it out for a spin worry-free. Highly recommend Monster Auto Lab Vancouver!
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Marsel Mukhlus
1 month ago
Had an awesome experience at monster auto lab. Got a full front ppf, paint correction and ceramic coating on my BMW M5 and happy with how it turned out car looks brand new again. Thank you to the team at monster. Will definitely recommend them to others.
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Kevin Jung
1 month ago
Got the full XPEL Stealth PPF done on my truck and it turned out awesome. The matte finish looks clean and the install was done really well. Super happy with how it came out.
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Adrian Chan
1 month ago
Went with colour PPF on my SUV and it turned out amazing. The finish is clean, the colour looks great, and the install quality is solid. Definitely worth it.
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Jason Le
1 month ago
Had ceramic coating and ceramic tint done and the car came out great. Super clean work, looks way better, and the ceramic tint makes a big difference keeping the heat out. Really happy with it.
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Paul S
2 months ago
Sam was great to deal with. Excellent work and follow up. Feel better knowing my paint is protected with PPF.
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Ng Kasper
2 months ago
Thank you Sam and the staff for the perfect tint.
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Lee
2 months ago
Did a custom PPF & ceramic job with Monster Auto Lab and the team, service, and quality were superb! Would highly recommend, without hesitation. Thanks guys!
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David Byres
2 months ago
Great service, thorough explanation and information including after care. Quick responses, was on time for the drop off and pick up. High quality results and a pleasure to work with!
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Lilac Milne
2 months ago
Sam was excellent to work with. He followed up when he promised to and showed patience and expertise with my inquiries. I showed up to my appointment 5 minutes late, frazzled, and just shat on by a flock of seagulls on my way over. I also had a parking ticket plastered to my windshield that I had forgotten to remove because that was the kind of week I was having. Sam didn’t bat an eye. He was respectful and warm. They even gave my car a wash so that when I came to pick it up, it was bird bomb free. I didn’t even come in for body work, and another shop might have just done the interior job I booked and left the bird crap there, but Monster Auto Lab went out of their way. The work done is exquisite. I’m so happy.
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Kris Johnston
2 months ago
I recently brought my vehicle in for the Xpel Ultimate Plus Full Front Package, and the entire process was seamless from start to finish. Everyone was friendly, professional, and answered all my (many) questions. Highly recommend.
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Peter Qu
2 months ago
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude to Sam and Nathan for the outstanding work they did on my 540. The front-end PPF, two-stage paint correction, and 10-year ceramic coating were all done to an exceptional standard.

Sam, in particular, was incredibly professional and detail-oriented throughout the process. He even went the extra mile by adding an additional touch at no extra charge, simply to ensure the car met their high standard of perfection. That level of care and pride in their work truly sets them apart.

I have absolutely no regrets about the investment—it was worth every dollar. I’ll definitely be returning for future vehicles. Thank you again, Sam and Nathan, for the amazing work.
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Jeff W
2 months ago
Had a great experience at Monster Auto Lab. Sam did a flawless job tinting my Subaru WRX while keeping it looking stock as I had requested. 10/10 quality with XPEL XR Plus 70%, which looks practically invisible even when comparing directly to the windshield. The finish is perfect, pricing was very reasonable, and the timing was exactly as promised. The heat difference after installation is definitely noticeable!

Sam was also extremely friendly and helpful throughout the process. If you’re looking for tint or PPF, he is definitely your guy. Highly recommend.
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Nic Ho
2 months ago
Have heard a lot about Monster Auto Lab in Langley over the past few years and see and heard about the quality they bring. Walked in for service and I got exactly what I expected which was excellent service and attention to detail. The things that matter to car guys. Thanks Monster Auto!
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Jay Korbelik
2 months ago
Made my 2018 Tesla Model 3 look like new!
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Angela phuong Le
4 months ago
Recently brought my car to Monster for paint protection film and had a great experience from start to finish. The team was super friendly and easy to talk to, and they clearly care about what they do. The work came out amazinggg! Clean, smooth, and you can tell a lot of attention went into the details. I felt really comfortable leaving my car with them and was honestly so happy when I picked it up. Highly recommend Monster if you’re looking for quality work and genuinely great people. Keep up the good work!
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David Huynh
5 months ago
Got full vehicle PPF done on my
Mazda at Monster Auto Lab and I'm really happy with how it turned out. The install is super clean and you honestly can't tell there's film on the car. The team was easy to deal with, explained everything clearly, and stuck to the timeline they promised. Picked the car up spotless and looking better than new. Would definitely recommend if you're considering PPF.
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Nicholas N
7 months ago
I just took my third car to this shop to get a full PPF and tints all around. I’ve known the guys for years, especially Sam, and they’ve always been professional and honest about what I wanted versus what I actually needed. They answered all my questions and never made me feel pressured or upsold, which is rare these days. Overall, I’d highly recommend this shop to anyone in the Vancouver area looking for wrap or tint work. Thanks again!!
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B Dhami
7 months ago
Monster Auto Lab did an amazing job wrapping my Range Rover in satin black. I went to them after numerous recommendations from friends and they definitely didn't disappoint. From start to finish, the whole process was seamless and their communication was great. The end result exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this shop for quality and service.
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Mike Sandford
7 months ago
I came to Monster Auto Labs to have PPF work done on my Jeep Grand Cherokee. Sam helped me choose the best options, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I’ve since recommended two coworkers who had their vehicles ceramic coated there, and both were very pleased with their experience at Monster Auto Labs as well.
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37 E 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1G7

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Monster Auto Lab Vancouver Window Tint

FAQ – AUTOMOTIVE WINDOW TINT 

 

What is the best car window tint for heat rejection and UV protection?

At our Vancouver shop, we recommend XPEL Prime XR Plus for drivers who want the highest level of heat and UV defence. It delivers SPF 1,000 protection and blocks nearly all infrared heat. For a more affordable option, XPEL Prime CS Black still provides solid SPF 500 UV coverage and a clean, dark look.

How much heat can automotive window tint block?

It depends on the film. Our top-tier XPEL Prime XR Plus rejects up to 96% of infrared heat — a noticeable difference during Vancouver summers. XPEL Prime CS Black offers up to 12% infrared rejection, making it a practical choice for style and privacy with moderate heat control.

Does ceramic or dyed window tint protect against UV rays?

Absolutely. Ceramic film like XPEL Prime XR Plus provides SPF 1,000 UV protection, while dyed film like CS Black offers SPF 500. Either option significantly reduces UV exposure, protecting both your skin and your vehicle’s interior from fading. For even more protection, pair your tint with ceramic coating to guard your paint from UV damage and environmental contaminants.

Will car window tint interfere with Bluetooth, WiFi, or radio signals?

Not at all. Both XPEL Prime XR Plus and CS Black use non-metallic construction, so your Bluetooth, GPS, cellular, and WiFi connections will work exactly as they should — no signal loss or interference.

Is front window tint legal in BC and what are compliant options?

In British Columbia, tinting the front side windows is not permitted. However, we offer optically clear protective films for front glass that provide UV rejection and heat reduction without changing the appearance — fully legal and still effective.

How long does car window tint last and what warranties are available?

When professionally installed, quality window tint is built to last the life of your vehicle. XPEL Prime XR Plus includes a lifetime transferable warranty, and CS Black carries a lifetime non-transferable warranty — both giving you long-term confidence in the investment.

What is the difference between ceramic and dyed window tint?

Ceramic tint uses nano-ceramic particle technology for maximum heat rejection, UV protection, and optical clarity — it’s the premium choice for Vancouver drivers who want top performance. Dyed tint is a cost-effective alternative that enhances privacy and appearance, though it provides less heat rejection and may fade over time.

Professional car window tint installation close-up at Monster Auto Lab Vancouver BC — ceramic window film for heat rejection and UV protection

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