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    San Diego, CA

    Cali Tint

    4.7 (256 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Receipt showing lifetime warrenty

    DONT TRUST THEM THEY DO NOT HONOR WHAT THEY SAY OR WHAT IS ON THE RECEIPT. I had my sunroof and back lights tinted. The tint has been peeling off of the back lights and I remembered when I went in, I was told I would have a lifetime warranty, as i had initially went in just for a sunroof tint. When I called a week ago to discuss the lifetime warranty, I was told that it was a mistake and they could not re-tint my back lights. The woman tried telling me they could not guarantee that because of rain ec. I advised that was not what I was told and my receipt says lifetime as they upsold me. Im disappointed and encourage people to go somewhere, where they honor what they say and right.

    unevenness but the flaw isn't noticeable when windows are up. Tint: Johnson ceramic 35%
    Christine T.

    I needed a window tint last minute and Cali Tint pulled through! I had recommendations from 3 others so I decided to go with Cali Tint vs other shops. I opted for the ceramic tint instead of the non-ceramic ($100 difference). The difference is noticeable in terms of heat retention. My car feels cooler when entering which is great--especially since my car is black and has leather accents. I also have a rear dash cam that they were able to remove and re-install during the tinting process. I opted for 20% tint on the rear. If you have a rear dash cam, I recommend trying out the tint before committing. Just ask for a sample. Came in for my appointment at 11 am and they finished before 1 pm. My only suggestion is to have maybe a bell nearby near the reception area as it was a little confusing trying to hunt down someone to help me at first.

    Randy X.

    Same day service for ceramic tint! Quality ceramic tints were installed in my Lexus RX 350 f sport and I could not be more happy! Thank you for great customer service and price! I contacted other shops before hand and one guy was giving me all types of prices and I was looking to spend close to 1k. Cali tint took care of that real quick!

    20% window tint
    M T.

    I've been wanting to get my windows tinted for so long and I finally got mine done today! I'm so happy with the result, price, and the people!! I highly recommend this place!

    Bilal O.

    Few months after this review I brought in my fiancés car for tinting. I was a little surprised to find the price go up for the same tint but regardless we got the car tinted because Peter's service won us over again. Fast forward to just a few weeks ago. I'm shopping around to get my own car tinted. I reach out to Cali Tint and a few neighboring places. I find that Cali Tint is again on the higher priced side but figured I know their quality control and went with them. Sadly, the same love & care was not put into my car. I reached out to Peter a few times asking if I can come in to have just the passenger window that looks extra bad fixed but I haven't heard back. Posting this review in hopes Peter will notice since he hasn't been replying to my messages. I've added photos of the window and my conversation as well for reference.

    20% ceramic tint all around
    Eric D.

    Peter is a great guy. It was fast. Finished in around one hour. Tint is very clean I am happy

    50% tint
    Cameron G.

    Maria is such a hard worker with a huge smile!!! She finished my tint in less than a hour for my whole car. If you need someone go to her please !

    My car tinted
    Fadi A.

    Took my s580 to tint they did a great job. Great price. It was a really great price. Cheaper and better then so many shops. Service was great.

    Front windshield tint
    Ezell W.

    Cali Tint is very accommodating. Same day appointments to have you in and out around the 2 hour mark. I reached out to Peter who took care of me. Peter and Yudith showed their dedication by staying several hours after closing to make sure they finished my car and I was happy with the job. Can't wait to see how the ceramic tint holds up and is backed by a lifetime warranty should any repairs be necessary. I recommend the team at Cali Tint who provides fair pricing and quality. Thank you Peter and Yudith!

    Nicole S.

    I had just bought a Honda Accord and had forgotten how much I dislike the clear stock windows! I sent out a few requests for quotes on yelp and Yudith was one of the fastest to get back to me. Her pricing was fair and when I asked about a competitor deal she not only honored it but she beat it! They came out to my place of work within a few hours and did the job quickly, with no bother to my day! It came out great and I paid on the spot without event leaving work! I'll definitely use them again :)

    One of many examples of poor workmanship from Cali Tint.

    Throughout my years of engaging with various businesses, I have never experienced service as disappointing as the one I received at Cali Tint. As a long-time resident of this area and a person of integrity, I am compelled to share my experience to help others make informed decisions. I am not attempting to harm anyone's livelihood unjustly, but I believe it's essential to share my honest experience. Here are just a few of the scams I experienced at their hands. The following are all true. I hold true to my word, hence i am the opposite of Cali tint. 1. Ihad to visit another shop to fix the majority of the work completed at Cali Tint. Please see the attached photos of their electrical work. 2. They put a new meaning to late. One ex) car was supposed to be ready between 6 and 7 pm. However, I received a call from the manager, Peter, around midnight to pick up the car. When I arrived at 12:30 am, the car was still not ready. 3. Peter promised to diagnose and fix my fog lights ("I gotchu dawg, i gonna take care of that for you"-exact words) the initial reason for my visit. Although my car was kept overnight, the fog lights were not fixed. He texted me at midnight to pick it up!! When i arrived, the car was no were near ready. All i heard was talking, very little working... 4. When i picked up my car, it was STILL not done. The next day Peter sent a worker who arrived at my house at 10 pm!! much later than the scheduled 1 pm appointment, and left close to midnight. He charged me $200 (cash only) for the house visit!! In total, I was robbed $1000 for their services. 5. When I contacted Peter (on his cell phone) to discuss the situation, he claimed the business was sold, and all employees were gone. I found this response unsatisfactory and difficult to believe. I would also like to note that I did not receive a receipt despite asking for one, and they only accepted payment through Zelle. Although Peter offered to provide additional services, I no longer had confidence in their work. I cannot trust them with my vehicle again. I wouldn't trust then to clean up after my dog let alone my vehicle. Please see the attached photos of the work completed on my car, which includes exposed wires and other issues. however, in the end, this is not about me and frankly, it's not even about them. It's about you the consumer. You have been warned. Do not make the same mistake I did. Look at the reviews carefully to read between the lines.

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    I recently had a third vehicle tinted by Cali Tint. Quick responses, fairly priced, high quality work, kind people. Thank you!

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    You welcome. Thank you for coming

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    Thank you for choosing us for your window tint needs.

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    Maria does AMAZING work. Highly professional, reasonable prices, and most of all efficient/timely. Already a repeat customer.

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    THank u for ur comment bro I apreciate it. Thank u

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    Thank u so much for ur words.

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    Peter worked with me very well and kept good communication on the progress of my car.

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