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    GarageWorks SD

    4.7 (51 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Services - GarageWorks SD

    Auto electronics installation

    Tint application

    Tint removal

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    Brought it in to have the headlights rewired
    On Blast A.

    My fiance had her GT-R lighting rewired here so that the drls and thunderbolts stay on at all times. Tim did an excellent job. I can also vouch for the work he has done on my friend's GT-R where he had the turn signal switch backs and the headlight housings done. They look excellent! He has been working on lights for years and the quality of work shows. Tim provides excellent customer service and has worked with tons of expensive cars so he knows how to treat them right. 10/10

    Nancy P.

    Been putting off put off getting my car tinted until I was recommended to Ryan. Ryan is knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. Not pushy what so ever & very flexible. He made it so easy :) It was also a lot more affordable than I had thought ! I love my car even MORE now, it's so sleek on the outside, and surprisingly clear on the inside--somehow it feels like it's more clear compared to prior to the tint. And I got the ceramic, it's been pretty cold in SD so not sure how well it will keep out the heat, but I'm glad it'll help the longevity of my seats. Couldn't be happier with GarageWorks

    Salvador R.

    Professional clean work ! Tim has installed 2 different set of lights on my 2017 Mustang GT one of them being the Diode Dynamics Demon Eye Kit and the other being the Diode Dynamics LED Kit ! If you want it done right come here these guys know what they are

    Rear bumper appliqué done by Ryan
    Josh P.

    Can't say enough good things about GarageWorks. I've known Ryan for a long time and I trust his work. From wrapping a full car, to the smallest vinyl overlay; these guys pay attention to the smallest details. Their customer service is excellent as well. I had a rear bumper appliqué done on my Subaru by Ryan and it looked great at first, but I ended up not liking the look. Ryan worked with me tweaking the design until I was absolutely satisfied. If you want quality work done, look no further. These guys do it right.

    Freddy J.

    Took my 2016 Nissan 370Z into Tim to get the headlight housing painted as well as adding RBG Dual Halos. I extremely satisfied with the quality! Tim was very honest, friendly, and a pleasure to do business with. He gave me a full walk through after the work had been completed. This shop deals with very high quality vehicles daily and you can ensure that your car is getting taken care of and you're getting what you're paying for. Highly recommend this location for anyone considering/looking for what they offer.

    Jose G.

    Tim at Garageworks is the best! Whenever I have any new mods I always bring it to him because he does the best quality work. Their custom headlights come out looking amazing. So if you're looking to get some mods installed or custom headlights I definitely recommend you contact GarageWorks SD! Be patient if they don't reply right away. You won't regret it!

    Terry L.

    Thank you Ryan and Tim of Garageworks for the excellent work on my roof overlay and custom headlights. The gloss black roof overlay and fin gave my car a nice touch. I was most impressed with the amber delete on my ISF headlights. They took the time to take apart my headlights and change out the ugly orange LEDs and replaced them with the cool white, along with covering up the amber lens with reflective vinyl. I recommend you check these guys out for all of your vinyl or custom headlight needs.

    Clear corner mod on my 2012 Audi TTRS
    Nick R.

    Tim removed the amber reflectors in my 2012 Audi TTRS and wrapped in a very OEM looking matte black, giving me the European look I wanted without having to spend $1,500 importing headlights from Germany :) Very professional install, you can't tell the headlights were ever even opened, highly recommended.

    The before - 10 years of damage
    Breanah B.

    Came to Ryan for headlight restoration. I've had my car for 10 years and my headlights were terrible! The ease, speed, quality and cost of the restoration was great. Highly impressed and would highly recommend. My headlights are like new!

    Front end

    I had my heart set on the 2019 WRX Limited as they came with the blacked out headlights and LED C-Lights. I contacted GarageWorks SD to see if they could do something similar if I purchased a Base model instead. They told me that this could be easily accomplished with a 1 day turnaround. The following weekend, I purchased my base model haha. Well, needless to say they delivered. It came out better than expected and the C-Lights that they used are much brighter than the factory Subaru ones. Customer service is unparalleled. They even came to my home to do the work as he could hear the hesitation when they told me I could leave the car for the night. I'm mean come on, in home service?! They have definitely lived up to their reputation in regards to customer service and quality of work. Do your self a favor and contact GarageWorks SD if you need work done.

    2014 Toyota 4runner chrome delete
    Myra B.

    Attention to detail is everything!!! Ryan did an amazing job on installing my chrome delete overlays. If you have ever seen a 2014+ 4runner, you would know there are a lot of crazy curves and angles on the headlights/taillights, and Ryan made it work. He talked me through the process and made sure I was pleased every step of the way. He takes his time to make it right because he takes pride in his work. I highly recommend their services!

    Abigail P.

    Ryan was great to work with. He was fast, efficient and professional. I had my windows tinted and mud flaps installed on my Subaru. If I decide to have work done in the future, I trust Ryan to get the job done.

    Alan N.

    Ryan did an excellent job installing a pair of taillight overlays. I bought the overlays locally on bluebatoverlays and was recommended to get them installed by him since I messed up trying it myself. Ryan is a cool guy to talk to and his years of experience with wraps definitely does show! Had the overlays installed on a 2018 wrx with 20% tint.

    370z headlights. Metallic gunmetal shrouds, cob halos, black housing.

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    Ryan installed overlays on my Focus st and I couldn't be happier they look perfect. Good price and didn't take long at all thanks a lot bro!

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    Great service and top notch work. Second car I bring in here. Got our Tesla tinted here 5 years ago…read moreand still looks great. Brought back another vehicle today for Ceramic IR window tinting. Very happy. Thank you guys

    Thank you to Danny and staff at SD Auto Glass and Tint! They did an amazing job on tinting my 2022…read moreToyota Highlander. After a brief consultation at the shop, I went with their 3M Ceramic IR film - 15% for all sides, rear windows & sunroof and 35% front windshield. At first, I wanted to black out my front windshield. However, I occasionally have to place a handicap placard on my rear view mirror when transporting certain family members. Danny strongly recommended that I go with a light enough film to be still able to see the placard when displayed, obviously for legal reasons. Thanks Danny for the recommendation! Danny initially mentioned that it would take about 4 hrs but they got me out very quickly in just a couple. Lastly, at the completion, he made sure to let me know about little details like to not open my windows for the next 2 days to let the film settle and also that I may notice some streaking/air bubble-like appearances on the films which will ultimately disappear. (Putting my trust in Danny since these were quite noticeable as I left the shop. ) Great pricing with Lifetime warranty, too! Overall, I had a great experience from beginning to end. I would recommend SD Auto Glass & Tint to everyone! Thanks again, Danny and Team!!

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    I am absolutely blown away with the quality and customer service provided by One of One!!!…read more I recently purchased my new WRX and immediately decided to have PPF installed on the full front end. As an avid auto detailing enthusiast, I know how important this step is to protect the paint. The technicians performed a terrific paint correction prior to flawlessly installing the PPF. I also opted to include window tint on the front windows to match the factory tint shade that was already installed on the rest of the vehicle. A very special shout out to Alex! She was incredibly detailed, extremely knowledgeable, and was prompt at responding to all of my inquiries. She happily provided specific package options with broken down costs to help me understand the budget I wanted to spend. I had many questions and learned so much from her! I highly recommend One of One for all of your detailing services and tinting needs. My WRX looks just as good and was treated with the same care as all of the high end exotics. The second you pull into the parking lot you immediately notice all of the high end and rare vehicles customers have brought in! It's like being at a car show! Thanks again Alex and One of One team!

    Excellent experience from start to finish. Alex was incredibly responsive and always quick to…read morereturn my emails, which made the whole process smooth and easy. I was able to get the luxury tint I wanted at a really reasonable price. The only thing I wasn't prepared for was having enough cash on hand to give my tech the tip he truly deserved... so he ended up getting whatever was in my wallet. Grateful for the great service and aloha throughout the experience

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    Stopped by on my lunch break to see if they had time and what the cost would be to have a new 5…read morechannel amp installed. The owner came out and was very friendly and easy to communicate with, He didn't try and sell me anything I didn't need or want. The install was done the next day when I had more time to leave my vehicle, it was completed in a very professional, clean and neat way. The pricing was fair and I would recommend this place to anyone as I know I'll be back for future projects. *A side note, the security dog is cute and very aware of the people going in and out.

    I contemplated whether or not to give one star or two. Truth is, I decided on one because the bait…read moreand switch tactic is out outrageously annoying. I asked for a tint quote online and was excited about the fair price plus great reviews. I took it in for tent and a stereo install. He pretended he knew everything about my car and had to charge me $500 to install the stereo. He said he needed to cut the wood around the stereo and that's why it cost so much. I told him that's the wood has already been cut but yet he wanted to keep the price at $500. When we began talking about the tint, he also said now that he sees the car in person he has to charge $1300. That is $500 more than what he quoted online. But somehow, now he didn't know anything about the number of windows or my car... he did when we were talking about the stereo. I was excited to drop off my car and he knew it. This is what we call BAIT AND SWITCH. I know it's a classic car, but it seems like he and everyone else wants to rip me off. I left a shop, extremely disappointed and with heartache.

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    I brought my new Lexus GX 550 in for the Ultimate Armour package (just under $5k)…read more Scheduling and drop-off were both straightforward and easy, so no complaints there. Where things started to slip was on the pickup side. I was told the car was ready, but still ended up waiting about 30-40 minutes before actually getting it. At checkout, I was also surprised to see a tip screen with suggested amounts that felt pretty high given the service. I ended up leaving a small tip, but the experience itself didn't really match that level of expectation. I also would have appreciated a quick walkthrough of the work that was done--especially at that price point--but it was more of a quick handoff of the keys. I came back for the 10-day follow-up and made a point to ask about timing ahead of time. I was told it would take about an hour. I arrived early, but after an hour the car hadn't been touched yet, and there wasn't any update unless I asked. That part was frustrating. So, they ended up rushing my 10-day follow-up inspection. Gave the car a quick rinse and handed me the keys. What was the point of driving down from Carlsbad??? Over 3 hours wasted. For comparison, I had a great experience at their Kearny Mesa location previously, so I know what they're capable of. This location is stretched thin, which seemed to impact communication and overall service. I was not the only customer in the lobby feeling this way. Given the type of clientele they're working with and the pricing, I was expecting a bit more consistency and attention to detail. Their follow-up consisted of more sales pitches of coupons for services I already had done. Would have been nice to have the discounts PRIOR to the work! I planned on using the wash program and mentioned to Jasmine my poor service experience. Think there was follow-up? Nada. So, thumbs "kind of" up for Ceramic Pro but thumbs down for this location. Overall, I think the company itself does good work, and have used the Kearny Mesa location in the past several times with excellent success!! I would not choose this location again.

    After an unfortunate situation involving gravity and an iced coffee, I took my car into Ceramic Pro…read moreto have the smell extracted. Thanks to Carter, Oliver, and Danielle, it was taken care of swiftly and effectively. The shop is so clean, so modern, and easy to find. The staff is so kind and accommodating, and the quality of work was incredible. My only complaint is not coming here sooner! Thank you to Carter, Oliver, and Danielle. Wonderful human beings and an incredible business. I will be back!

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    Jose did a great job on my vehicle! He took the time to educate me on the different types of film…read moreand helped me make an informed decision without any pressure. It's refreshing to come across a true professional who genuinely cares about his reputation and the quality of his work. A dying breed these days. Highly recommend Jose if you're looking for someone who takes pride in what they do!

    I had the premium ceramic tint (88% Heat Rejection and 99% UV Protection) applied to all rear…read morewindows with near limousine tint and 30% tint on the front windows. They were offering a Spring promotion at the time of the Yelp inquiry with Candra who was extremely responsive and helpful. I didn't quite schedule immediately -- more like a month later -- but they kindly honored the original quote when I eventually did follow-up. Jose helped me out at the shop and on the phone beforehand too, making sure I was comfortable with the options and answering all my questions with patience and professionalism. I was super happy with the job, especially with the attention to detail my Subie with all the differently shaped windows required. There's a lifetime warranty for any issues down the road, and I can happily report that a year later, there has been zero bubbling. Thank you to Candra and to the gentlemen at the shop for the superb work, service, AND flexibility! Highly recommend this shop with the most competitive prices in the area!

    GarageWorks SD - autocustomization - Updated September 2026

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