Best Car Wraps & Window Tinting in Auckland
We assessed 60 car wrap and window tinting specialists in Auckland and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 3,179 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 25 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Many shops tint, wrap and fit paint protection film (PPF), so one list covers all three, for vehicles only. Tint limits are set by the NZTA Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual and are measured through the glass and film together: no film on the windscreen apart from a clear band along the top, and at least 35% of light through the front side windows. Ask what your windows will measure once the film is on, not just the film's rating. For a wrap or PPF, ask which film is quoted, what the warranty covers and for how long, and whether door jambs are included. If a wrap changes your car's main colour, NZTA form MR16 is how you update the colour on the register.
Top 5 Car Wraps & Window Tinting in Auckland
The top 5 car wrap and window tinting specialists in Auckland are #1 A1 Tinting, #2 AutoExpert, #3 Tint Brothers, #4 Xpert Window Tinting, and #5 Zivent, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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A1 Tinting
★ 5.0 1,423 reviews Top5 Score 1955★ 1,419 4★ 3 1★ 1A1 Tinting travels to clients at home or work to fit window tints, including ceramic IR film and tint removal, working around weather and last-minute add-ons without complaint. Navin takes time before starting to walk through tint options and explain the process, which means customers leave understanding what was installed and why.
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AutoExpert
★ 5.0 503 reviews Top5 Score 1815★ 499 4★ 3 1★ 1AutoExpert covers tint installation, tint removal, and compliance-focused advice on legal limits and UV protection, making them a practical choice for both new tints and WOF-related removals. Romi walks through film options before starting and follows up personally if a question comes up afterwards, including reworking jobs on the spot when something needs fixing.
location_on 112 Stancombe Road, Flat Bush, Auckland
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Tint Brothers Auckland
★ 5.0 175 reviews Top5 Score 1675★ 175Tint Brothers runs a mobile service that brings ceramic window tinting, including premium Xpel XR and Avery Dennison Ultima films, directly to your home or workplace. Before starting, AJ or Kieran will walk through film options and VLT levels suited to your car, let you inspect the film roll, and explain aftercare and warranty details once the job is complete.
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Xpert Window Tinting and Signage
★ 4.8 253 reviews Top5 Score 1675★ 240 4★ 2 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 8Xpert Window Tinting fits car tints, removes old tint for WOF compliance, and takes on fleet and commercial vehicles across multiple visits. Booking is straightforward, with text and email reminders sent ahead of appointments, and the team regularly squeezes in last-minute jobs without fuss.
location_on 8/4 Kellow Place, Wiri, Auckland
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Zivent Tint & Wrap & PPF North Shore Auckland, Since 2013
★ 4.9 172 reviews Top5 Score 1655★ 160 4★ 9 3★ 1 1★ 2Zivent fits window tints on the same day you call, often while you wait, using a Korean film brand that comes with a lifetime warranty. Leo regularly works outside standard hours to get jobs finished, and the team handles warranty claims without fuss when customers return with an issue.
location_on Unit 2/12 Hillside Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland
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Before you book a car wrap and window tinting specialist in Auckland
Drawn from 200 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
How much does car window tinting, a car wrap or paint protection film cost in New Zealand? expand_more
Window tinting for a standard car runs from $150 to $300 with basic dyed film, rising to $300 to $500 with hybrid or metalised film, and $500 to $800 or more with ceramic or infrared-rejecting film, with larger vehicles costing more. A full colour-change wrap starts at $3,000 for a compact car, $3,500 for a sedan, $4,000 for a hatchback or small SUV, $5,000 for a full-size SUV, and $8,000 or more for a premium or custom-printed wrap, with a bonnet or roof alone at $300 to $600.
Paint protection film starts at $1,200 for the bonnet, $2,700 for the full front including bumper and guards, and $7,200 for every painted panel except the roof on a standard vehicle, with large SUVs quoted after inspection. Vehicle size and shape, film grade, and how much of the car is covered are the main price drivers, and none of the installer-published figures used here state whether GST is included.
What are the legal window tint limits in New Zealand, and does a wrap affect your registration? expand_more
The limits that matter are those in the NZTA Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual (VIRM), because that is what a Warrant of Fitness inspector applies to the glass and film together, with a 5% tolerance on the reading. A windscreen must pass at least 70% of light and may carry no film except a transparent anti-glare band along the top edge that does not extend below the folded sun visors; front side windows must pass at least 35% of light.
On a passenger car, rear and rear side windows must also stay at 35% or above and may carry film only if the car has external mirrors on both sides, while vans and utes have no minimum behind the driver provided both mirrors are fitted. Ask the installer for the finished reading after the film is on the glass, because a film rated at 35% measures lower once it is applied to factory glazing, and film that creates a mirrored effect or has bubbles that impair vision will fail a WoF.
There is no licence or registration scheme for tinters or wrap installers in New Zealand. If a wrap changes the main colour of your car, NZTA form MR16 is the form used to update the colour recorded on the Motor Vehicle Register.
Tint, wrap or paint protection film: which does your car need? expand_more
Tint is the right choice if your priority is cutting heat, glare and UV inside the cabin or adding privacy, though how dark it can be is fixed by the WoF rules described above. A wrap makes sense when you want to change the car's colour or carry printed branding and want the option to remove it later; most premium vinyl wraps last 2 to 4 years depending on exposure, material quality and maintenance according to installer guides.
Paint protection film is a thicker, clear film that absorbs stone chips and light scratches in place of your paint, and installers say most owners protect only the front where the damage actually happens, with warranties of up to 10 years against yellowing, cracking, peeling and delamination, and a lifespan of 5 to 7 years or more depending on product and application. Reviewers who were most satisfied described getting a finish with no bubbles or lifting edges, clean cuts, and advice from the installer that steered them away from work they did not actually need.
What are the warning signs of a tint or wrap shop to avoid? expand_more
- –Film that bubbles, peels, or lifts at the edges within months of installation is a sign of poor preparation or a low-grade product, and one negative reviewer reported exactly this after being told the film was ceramic.
- –Tint fitted darker than the legal limit is a serious red flag; one reviewer had their car fail its WoF because of an out-of-spec tint, and another noted an installer wanted cash specifically because the shade exceeded the legal 35% threshold.
- –Dust or hair trapped under the film points to a shop that does not control its work environment, and a reviewer noted bubbles left on windows after a house tinting job.
- –A warranty that is hard to claim on is a practical concern; one reviewer reported that discolouration appeared within the first year and the installer refused to honour a stated 10-year warranty.
- –Knife marks in paint or trim and damaged rear demister lines when old tint is removed are signs of careless removal technique, so ask specifically how they strip existing film.
- –A shop that does not respond to booking messages or turns a customer away after confirming an appointment signals poor organisation that will likely follow through to the job itself.
What should you ask before booking window tinting, a wrap or PPF? expand_more
- –Ask for the exact film brand, product name, and grade being quoted so you can verify it independently, because some installers quote ceramic but supply dyed film.
- –Ask what the windows will read on a light meter after the film is applied, and whether the installer checks this with a meter before you collect the car.
- –Confirm what the warranty covers, specifically bubbling, peeling, fading, and discolouration, how long it lasts, and what process you follow to make a claim.
- –Ask whether removing old tint or an old wrap is included in the price or charged separately, as strip jobs add time and cost.
- –For a wrap, ask whether door jambs and shuts are included and how the installer avoids cutting on the paint when trimming film.
- –Ask how long they need the car and what aftercare is required in the first few days, since new tint and fresh wraps both have restrictions on cleaning and window operation.
Also recommended car wrap and window tinting specialists in Auckland
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Fm7 west Auckland window tinting PPF Wrap
★ 5.0 144 reviews Top5 Score 1655★ 142 3★ 1 1★ 1FM7 handles window tinting across everyday cars, utes, vans, and EVs like the Tesla, with Jayden walking customers through film differences, including heat rejection, UV protection, and colour options, before any work begins. Jobs are regularly turned around in under four hours, with finished results consistently described as bubble-free and spotless.
location_on 15E Collard Place, Henderson, Auckland
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FM7 Window Tinting Auckland North Shore Rodney - House and commercial window tinting
★ 4.9 143 reviews Top5 Score 1625★ 136 4★ 3 3★ 1 1★ 3FM7 tints cars, utes, vans, and buses from its Albany shopfront, with William and Daniel each taking time to walk through film types, heat rejection differences, and legal VLT limits before work begins. A demo stand in-store lets customers see film performance under heat lamps, and jobs are typically completed within a few hours, with rear cameras and fittings reinstalled as part of the finish.
location_on 2/139 SUNNYBRAE ROAD HILLCREST, Albany, Auckland
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Tint and Wrap Boys
★ 5.0 117 reviews Top5 Score 1625★ 114 4★ 1 3★ 2Tint and Wrap Boys turns around window tinting jobs quickly without the finish suffering, with multiple customers noting bubble-free, spotless results completed faster than expected. Jassi and the team take time to help customers choose the right tint shade for UV protection before starting, and repeat clients regularly return for additional work including wraps and decals.
location_on Unit B6/5 Douglas Alexander Parade, Rosedale, Auckland
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FM7 Window TINT WRAP PPF - Car Window Tinting Auckland
★ 5.0 108 reviews Top5 Score 1615★ 106 4★ 1 1★ 1FM7 Window Tint Wrap PPF gets cars tinted, old film stripped and replaced, and sunroofs done cleanly, with William bringing precise shave-cutting and edge work that experienced tint customers single out as standout craftsmanship. A courtesy car is available for longer jobs, and the team has fixed bubbles and small scratches in the tint without hesitation when customers have returned.
location_on 84 Porana Road, Hillcrest, Auckland
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The Wrap Shop
★ 4.8 141 reviews Top5 Score 1605★ 133 4★ 2 3★ 2 1★ 4The Wrap Shop fits colour change wraps, paint protection film, window tinting, and chrome deletes, with repeat clients returning across multiple cars and nearly a decade of ongoing work. When one customer's wrap was damaged in an accident, the team sourced the exact original film and repaired only the affected section so cleanly the repair was undetectable.
location_on Studio 4/13 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 car wrap and window tinting specialists listed above hold, at the 25 September 2026 check.
Across the 9 locations we assess car wrap and window tinting specialists in, the 83 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.9, and one-star reviews are 1.5% of their total.
How are the top car wrap and window tinting specialists in Auckland chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for car wrap and window tinting specialists in Auckland. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
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