How much does car window tinting cost, and how long does it take?

Most cars are tinted in 2–4 hours. Pricing depends on the vehicle and the film, but we give a fixed quote up front — front pair, rears only or a full car. Every tint we fit is covered by a lifetime warranty against bubbling, peeling and fading.

Is window tinting legal in the UK?

Yes, within limits. Front side windows must let through at least 70% of light and the windscreen at least 75%. Rear side windows and the rear screen can be tinted as dark as you like. We fit fully road-legal tint as standard and will advise on what's allowed for your car.

Can you fit Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to an older car?

In most cases, yes. We retrofit wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto using a new head unit or a vehicle-specific interface that keeps your steering-wheel controls, reversing camera and factory look. Bring the car in and we'll tell you exactly what's possible.

Do you offer a mobile installation service?

We do. For many audio, dash cam, tracker and parking-sensor jobs we can come to your home or workplace across Croydon and South London. Larger builds, wraps and tinting are done in our Thornton Heath workshop where conditions are controlled.

Do you decode radios and supply radio codes?

Yes. We decode locked factory stereos, recover lost radio codes and repair common head-unit and screen faults — often while you wait.

Which areas do you cover?

Our workshop is on Green Lane in Thornton Heath (CR7 8BB), a few minutes from Croydon, Norbury, Streatham, Selhurst and Crystal Palace. Customers travel to us from across South London and Surrey.

Do you guarantee your work?

Every job is covered by our workmanship guarantee, window film carries a lifetime warranty, and products we supply come with the manufacturer's warranty. We've been the same family team on Green Lane for years — our reputation is the whole business.

South London · Family-run

Own it. Style it.

Tinting, wrapping, paint protection and de-chrome — bespoke styling from our South London studio.

Transformation complete

Now drive it like it looks.

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The studio

Four ways we change how your car reads.

Window Tinting

Precision-cut films for privacy, heat rejection and a factory-clean finish.

Vehicle Wrapping

Full colour changes and accents in gloss, satin, matte or chrome-delete tones.

Paint Protection Film

Invisible self-healing armour over the panels that take the most punishment.

De-Chrome

Every bright trim blacked out for a sharper, more aggressive stance.

Our services

Every job your car needs, under one roof.

Car audio, window tinting, wrapping, paint protection, security and styling — installed in Thornton Heath by technicians who have been doing this since before it was fashionable.

Window Tinting

Precision-cut car window tinting that cuts heat, glare and 99% of UV, adds privacy and holds a factory-clean edge — backed by a lifetime warranty on the film.

Cars · Headlights · Commercial · Home & office

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Car Audio Systems

Head units, amplifiers, DSP tuning and full sound stages built around your car, your ears and your budget, then tuned by hand for a clean, distortion-free result.

Head units · Amps · DSP · Sound deadening

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Apple CarPlay, Android Auto & Screens

Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto retrofits for older cars, plus headrest screens, roof-mount monitors, digital TV and games-console integration for the family.

CarPlay retrofit · Headrest & roof screens · Digital TV

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Subwoofers & Speaker Boxes

Component front stages, subwoofers and bespoke bass boxes built to fit your boot exactly — wired clean, braced and rattle-free, from daily setups to SPL builds.

Component stages · Custom boxes · SPL builds

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Vehicle Wrapping & De-Chrome

Full colour changes and bespoke accents in premium cast vinyl — gloss, satin, matte or colour-shift — plus full chrome-delete for a sharper, blacked-out stance.

Colour change · Satin & matte · Chrome delete · Roofs

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Paint Protection Film

Self-healing, optically clear film over the panels that take the most stone chips and swirl — front ends, high-wear areas or the full body, fitted with multi-layer prep.

Front ends · Full body · Track packs

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Car Security & Trackers

Thatcham-style alarm upgrades, ghost immobilisers, insurance-approved GPS trackers, dash cams and parking sensors to protect the car and your no-claims.

GPS trackers · Immobilisers · Alarms · Dash cams

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Styling, Plates & Repairs

4D and standard show-plates, HID & LED lighting upgrades, brake caliper painting, alloy wheel refurbishment, reverse cameras, plus radio decoding and fault repairs.

4D plates · HID/LED · Calipers · Alloys · Radio decoding

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Car audio

Hear the difference.

Drag the handle to compare a factory speaker with a full Premier install — then press play below to hear what the upgrade actually does.

Premium installed sound system with subwoofers and red LED glow

Plain factory car speaker before the upgrade

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Don't take our word for it. Listen.

A quick A/B of what a factory setup sounds like versus a properly tuned Premier install.

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Window tinting

See the difference.

Drag the handle to reveal what a professionally installed tint does for privacy, heat and the whole stance of the car.

Car after professional window tinting, with dark tinted glass

Car before tinting, with clear untinted windows

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About us

Family-run. Sound-obsessed. Still here.

Premier Car Audio & Styling has run from its Green Lane workshop in Thornton Heath, South London for over 8 years, with 15+ years of hands-on experience across the team. Our trained technicians handle everything from a simple fuse change to a competition-level custom install.

Your car is more than transport — it is an extension of your personality. We treat every customer as a guest, whether you visit the shop or book our mobile install service.

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Years on the same street

Years of hands-on experience

Specialisms under one roof

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Our work

Cars that left looking better than new.

A snapshot of recent builds — wraps, tints, audio stages and full styling packages.

Competition install
Boot-build sub stage

Styling package
De-chrome & painted calipers

Achievements & awards

A decade of trophies for sound.

Competition wins from 2005 to 2014 — and the loyalty of the customers who keep coming back, which we rate higher than any of them.

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2005

Car Stereo Competition

Runner-Up

2007

Birmingham Car Clash

Winner

2007

Northants Car Audio Sound

Winner

2009

Birmingham Car Clash

3rd Place

2009

Birmingham Car Clash

Runner-Up

2010

Brixton Car Clash

Winner

2011

South London Car Clash

Winner

2014

London Car Clash

Runner-Up

2005

Car Stereo Competition

Runner-Up

2007

Birmingham Car Clash

Winner

2007

Northants Car Audio Sound

Winner

2009

Birmingham Car Clash

3rd Place

2009

Birmingham Car Clash

Runner-Up

2010

Brixton Car Clash

Winner

2011

South London Car Clash

Winner

2014

London Car Clash

Runner-Up

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Reviews

See what our customers say.

4.6

From 120+ Google & Trustpilot reviews

I've had car wraps done in the past, and the service here was by far the best. The quality of the materials used during installation was really good. I highly recommend them.

John Wilson

Car wrap

I was hesitant about getting my windows tinted, but after talking to the team I went for it. I'm so glad I did — the tint has made a huge difference on hot days.

Emily

Window tinting

The team really knows their stuff when it comes to car audio. They helped me find the perfect system for my car and the sound quality is amazing.

Freya

Custom audio system

I had a tracker installed and it has been a game-changer. I feel much more secure knowing I can see my car's location at any time.

Saad Ali Khan

Car security

Wasn't sure what to expect with headlight tinting, but the result was amazing. It gives the car a unique and stylish look.

Michael

Headlight tinting

Great communication throughout fitting a screen to my Mercedes. It was done in good time and the screen is fast and responsive to the touch. Really pleased.

David

In-car screen install

They fitted a Pioneer system with Android Auto, a reversing camera and a DAB aerial to my Alfa. Eighteen months on it's all still working perfectly.

Anthony

Head unit & camera

I've had car wraps done in the past, and the service here was by far the best. The quality of the materials used during installation was really good. I highly recommend them.

John Wilson

Car wrap

I was hesitant about getting my windows tinted, but after talking to the team I went for it. I'm so glad I did — the tint has made a huge difference on hot days.

Emily

Window tinting

The team really knows their stuff when it comes to car audio. They helped me find the perfect system for my car and the sound quality is amazing.

Freya

Custom audio system

I had a tracker installed and it has been a game-changer. I feel much more secure knowing I can see my car's location at any time.

Saad Ali Khan

Car security

Wasn't sure what to expect with headlight tinting, but the result was amazing. It gives the car a unique and stylish look.

Michael

Headlight tinting

Great communication throughout fitting a screen to my Mercedes. It was done in good time and the screen is fast and responsive to the touch. Really pleased.

David

In-car screen install

They fitted a Pioneer system with Android Auto, a reversing camera and a DAB aerial to my Alfa. Eighteen months on it's all still working perfectly.

Anthony

Head unit & camera

FAQ

Questions we get asked every week.

Tinting law, CarPlay retrofits, warranties, mobile fitting and where to find us — the short answers are here, and we're happy to talk it through on the phone.

Get in touch

We don't just upgrade your car,we upgrade your experience.

Tell us the car and what you have in mind. You will get honest advice and a clear price back — no guesswork, no pressure.

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Visit the workshop

Find us on Green Lane, Thornton Heath.

Two minutes from Croydon and easy to reach from across South London. Pop in with the car, or call and we'll talk through what you're after and book you a slot.

Address

22 Green Lane
Thornton Heath, London
CR7 8BB

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Call us020 8679 3776 Email usinfo@premiercaraudio.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday: 10:00 – 18:30
Tuesday: 10:00 – 18:30
Wednesday: 10:00 – 18:30
Thursday: 10:00 – 18:30
Friday: 10:00 – 18:30
Saturday: 10:00 – 19:00
Sunday: Closed

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Areas we cover: Thornton Heath · Croydon · Norbury · Streatham · Crystal Palace · Selhurst · South Norwood · Mitcham · Purley · Bromley · Sutton · South London — and the wider South London and Surrey area for mobile audio, dash cam, tracker and parking-sensor fitting.