Two questions come up before every tint booking in Toronto: what does it cost, and how dark can I legally go. Here are honest answers to both, without a sales page in between.
What car tint costs in Toronto
Ceramic film, installed, at Tint by Designs:
- Two front windows: $99
- Sedan or coupe, full car: $179
- SUV, full car: $199
- Van, full car: $239
That includes the film, the install and the warranty. It does not include removing old film, which is quoted separately, or oversized and heavily curved rear glass that takes extra time.
Why ceramic and not the cheap film
Dyed film is what you get in a $149 full car package. It blocks visible light and not much else. Within a year or two it fades, turns purple and bubbles, and removal costs about what the install did. Ceramic rejects far more heat, holds its colour, and does not interfere with GPS, cell or keyless entry signals.
The legal side in Ontario
Ontario does not publish a tint percentage for side windows. What the law requires is a clear view, and enforcement happens with a meter at the roadside. In practice that means:
- The windshield must stay clear. Full windshield film is not legal, and a strip across the top is a judgement call you should not push.
- Front side windows are the ones officers check. Very dark front glass invites a ticket.
- Rear glass is checked less often but still matters at safety inspection and at resale.
- Factory tint is not treated the same as aftermarket film, but a meter cannot tell the difference.
The safe approach: keep the front two windows light, match the rears to your comfort level, and never film the windshield. Read the full Ontario tint law guide for the detail.
What to ask any shop
Ask for the film brand and the exact product line, not just the shade. Ask whether the warranty is lifetime and whether it covers bubbling and colour change, not just peeling. Ask if the installer cuts on the glass, which risks scratching the defroster lines. A shop that answers all three quickly is usually a shop that does the work properly.
Booking
Car tint is done by appointment at our North York location. Send the make, model and year and we will confirm the package and the price before you come in.
Call or text 437-331-5379 or use the contact page. For the full price list across cars, homes and offices, see the 2026 pricing guide.
Book your tint
Tell us the make, model and year. We confirm the package and the price before you come in.
