Car Teks is a window tint, paint protection film, remote start and car audio shop at 2100 US Highway 41 in Schererville, Indiana. We have worked on cars from Northwest Indiana and Chicago's south suburbs since 2006, from daily drivers to Teslas, Porsches and McLarens.
Car Teks at a glance
- Owner: Louie Panayi
- One shop, in Schererville, Indiana (Lake County), in business since 2006.
- Window tint in two ceramic films, Global QDP Ceramic and XPEL Prime XR Plus, with a lifetime warranty on film and labor.
- Paint protection film by XPEL, clear or matte (Stealth), priced from XPEL's kits for the exact vehicle and backed by XPEL's 10-year manufacturer warranty.
- Authorized Compustar remote start dealer, with DroneMobile smartphone control. Every remote start and alarm system we install comes with a lifetime warranty on parts and labor (the unit itself and our work), and the remotes have a 2-year warranty that doesn't cover damage.
- Remote start and window tint can be booked online; other work is quoted and scheduled by the shop.
- Indiana's tint law and Illinois's tint law differ; Illinois-registered cars must meet Illinois law.
What we install
- Window Tinting (from $140, the two front windows, Global QDP Ceramic): Ceramic window tint in two films: Global QDP Ceramic and XPEL Prime XR Plus. Two front windows, full cars, windshields and sunstrips, with a lifetime warranty on the tint.
- Paint Protection Film (PPF) (from $859.02, partial front, clear XPEL film): XPEL paint protection film, clear or matte (Stealth): full front, full body and individual panels, priced from XPEL's kits for the exact vehicle.
- Remote Start (from $350, digital remote start with your factory key fob): Compustar remote starts and alarms, including DroneMobile smartphone control. Every remote start system gets a lifetime warranty on parts and labor; remotes carry a 2-year warranty.
- Tesla PPF and Window Tint (from $987.53, Tesla partial front PPF): XPEL paint protection film and ceramic window tint for every Tesla: Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X and Cybertruck.
- Car Audio Upgrades: Car audio upgrades: radios, speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers, with clean, factory-style wiring.
Prices are starting prices from our current price list. Your exact price depends on your vehicle; ask for a free quote.
Questions people ask about Car Teks
Does Car Teks have a warranty?
Yes. Window tint has a lifetime warranty on film and labor, in either film. Every remote start and alarm system we install comes with a lifetime warranty on parts and labor (the unit itself and our work), and the remotes have a 2-year warranty that doesn't cover damage. Paint protection film is XPEL Ultimate Plus, backed by XPEL's 10-year manufacturer warranty against yellowing, cracking, peeling, staining and delamination.
How long has Car Teks been in business?
Since 2006, in Schererville, Indiana. We install window tint, XPEL paint protection film and Compustar remote starts on everything from daily drivers to Teslas, Porsches and McLarens.
Can I see my price before I come in?
Yes. Window tint starts at $140, paint protection film at $859.02 and remote start at $350. Your exact price depends on your vehicle: see it on our booking page or call (219) 864-8858.
Hours
- Tuesday-Friday
- 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Saturday
- 9:00AM-2:00PM
- Sunday & Monday
- Closed
Where our customers come from
Most of our customers drive in from Lake and Porter counties in Indiana and the south suburbs of Chicago. See every town we serve, with directions and each state's tint law.