"How much to tint my windows?" is the question we're asked most — and the honest answer is "it depends". Not to dodge it, but because the price genuinely varies with your car, the number of windows and the grade of film. This guide gives you realistic 2026 UK figures and explains exactly what drives the cost.
What affects the price of window tinting?
1. How many windows
The most popular job is rear tinting — the two rear side windows plus the rear windscreen. It's legal to go dark on these, so it delivers the biggest visual change. Adding front side windows (with a light, legal film) or a windscreen strip costs more.
2. Vehicle size and glass shape
A three-door hatchback has less glass than a seven-seat SUV or an estate, so it's quicker and cheaper. Steeply curved rear screens and fiddly quarter-glass take more skill and time, nudging the price up.
3. Film type
This is the big one. Dyed film is cheapest, carbon sits in the middle, and ceramic is the premium tier. The jump from dyed to ceramic can double the film cost — but you're paying for far better heat rejection and longevity.
Typical UK prices in 2026
As a general guide (your exact quote depends on the car and film):
- Rear windows only, hatchback/saloon, carbon film: typically in the region of £120–£200.
- Rear windows only, SUV/estate, carbon film: typically £160–£280.
- Full car (legal fronts + dark rears), carbon film: typically £250–£400.
- Ceramic upgrade: add roughly 30–60% on top of the carbon price for premium ceramic film.
These are indicative ranges to help you budget — not a fixed price list. Larger, more complex vehicles and top-tier ceramic films sit at the higher end. The only way to get an accurate figure is a quick quote for your specific car.
Why the cheapest quote usually costs more
You'll always find someone offering to tint a car for rock-bottom money. Here's what that often means:
- Cheap dyed film that fades purple and bubbles within a couple of years.
- Rushed fitting in a dusty environment — trapped specks, creases and peeling edges.
- No real warranty, so when it fails, it's your problem.
Removing bad tint and redoing it properly costs far more than doing it right the first time. Quality film fitted well is an investment that looks great for years.
What's included at Wizz's Wraps
Our tinting prices include a proper deep clean of the glass, precision-cut premium film, an indoor, dust-controlled install, and a genuine warranty — 1 year on the installation and 3–5 years on the film depending on the product. No nasty surprises, no illegal front tints, no fading rubbish.
For an exact price on your car, give us a call on 07533 621258 or drop into the unit in Tunstall — we'll take a quick look and give you a straight quote.
Book Window Tinting in Stoke-on-Trent
At Wizz's Wraps in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, we've tinted everything from daily runarounds to show-stopping supercars. Every install uses premium, professionally cut film, is fitted in our clean indoor bay, and is backed by our workmanship guarantee (1-year installation warranty plus 3–5 years on the film itself, depending on the product).
We only fit tint that keeps your car road-legal where the law requires it, and we'll happily talk you through the right shade for your vehicle. Pop in to 31a Parsonage Street, Tunstall, ST6 5HL, call us on 07533 621258, or request a quote through our website. We're rated 4.7★ across 182 Google reviews from drivers across Staffordshire.
