Driver Safety — Tunes-N-Tint

Product Spotlight: EchoMaster Blind Spot Sensor System

September 7, 2018 By Staff

Tunes N Tint in Lakeland is pleased to offer the Echo Master blind spot sensor system. Over the last few years, driver safety products have become better and better known. Nowhere is the category making improvements like with blind spot sensors. Voxx has introduced a radar-based system that can accurately and easily let you know when someone comes into your blind spot while driving.

How It Works

The system itself is made up of two radar sensors that get installed behind your rear bumper, toward each edge of the vehicle. Once they are properly positioned and calibrated, they alert you of someone coming up behind you on either side of your car truck or SUV.

Here is how it works: If someone comes into your blind spot on the left side, a visual indicator illuminates to alert you of that. Should you decide to activate your left blinker, an audible alert will now go off as a secondary line of defense, so you don’t change lanes at that moment. The same scenario happens if someone comes into your blind spot on the right side. First, you get a visual warning from the indicator we strategically place on the right side of your vehicle. Should you turn on your right blinker, the audible alert begins to go off, reminding you to not change lanes at the moment.

Quality Installation is Critical

While the technology behind the EchoMaster sounds simple, the installation is critical if you want it to work correctly. Fortunately, Tunes N Tint employs some of the finest technicians in all of Florida, and they understand the proper method of installing this driver safety product. Our team will thoroughly test the blind spot system before returning your car, truck or SUV to you.

Stop In and See Us

The next step in getting a EchoMaster blind spot sensor system installed is to stop by Tunes N Tint with the vehicle you have in mind for the product. Our team will look over your vehicle, get to know you better and make sure it is the best product for your needs. You can also click HERE for more information about any of our products and services.

Top 5 Fleet Vehicle Upgrades for Small Business Owners

June 18, 2018 By Staff

Tunes-N-Tint in Lakeland offers a variety of fleet vehicle upgrades and accessories. Whether you have a single delivery van or a fleet of service trucks, our solutions will improve the security and efficiency of your company vehicles. Let’s look at five of our most popular upgrades.

Vehicle Tracking and Locating Systems

Wouldn’t it be nice to know the exact location of your vehicles at all times? We have several options for GPS-based vehicle locating systems and advanced tracking systems. If you are after an on-demand locating solution, the Viper SmartStart system will allow you to look up the exact location of the vehicle on a computer or your smartphone at any time. If you have several vehicles, the StreetEagle system will monitor their location, with detailed reporting features for efficiency analysis.

Backup and Parking Camera Systems

Adding a backup camera to a truck or van gives your drivers the ability to see everything behind the vehicle when parking or maneuvering. We offer proven application-specific solutions from companies like Echomaster that will integrate with factory displays, and we can add custom monitor solutions for vehicles that don’t already have a screen. We can enhance our video systems with parking sensors that emit an audible beep when the vehicle is approaching an object.

Dash Camera Systems

Having a dash camera system in a vehicle provides you with indisputable evidence and protection against fraud. It has been proven that drivers operate company vehicles more efficiently and with increased safety when they know their driving behavior is being recorded. We stock the Kenwood DRV-310, DRV-410 and the DRV-N520 systems.

Spray-On Truck Bedliners

If your company owns a pickup truck used for delivering your products, a spray-on bedliner is the best protection available. Unlike rubber mats that can trap water and cause corrosion or plastic liners that shift and buckle, a spray-on liner becomes a part of your truck. Whether you are hauling a load of wood, bricks or just cardboard boxes, your truck bed will look better and last longer with a premium spray-on bedliner solution.

Window Tint

Delivery drivers are exposed to extreme amounts of UV each day. Ultraviolet rays are responsible for blemishes and wrinkles and is the leading cause of skin cancer. Window tint films from Tunes-N-Tint are an inexpensive way to protect you or your staff from the harmful effects of the sun. Our window tint films block up to 99 percent of the UV rays from the sun and will make the interior of your work vehicle much more comfortable.

Visit Tunes-N-Tint for Fleet Vehicle Upgrades and Accessories

If you work near Lakeland, drop by Tunes-N-Tint to find out how our fleet vehicle upgrades can improve the comfort, safety and efficiency of your company vehicles. For more information, send us an e-mail using our online contact page.

Safer Driving for Lakeland Client with Mazda 3 Dash Camera Installation

January 4, 2018 By Staff

A client from here in Lakeland dropped by Tunes-N-Tint to inquire about a dash camera solution for his 2017 Mazda 3 hatchback. After talking to the client about what he wanted the camera to record, we suggested that the Kenwood DRV-410 would be a perfect solution. He liked the plan, so we scheduled an appointment to do the installation.

Our team mounted the dashcam to the housing behind the rearview mirror and aligned it so it would have a clean and even view out the front of the car. The camera starts recording as soon as the ignition is turned on and includes GPS location and speed information. An integrated three-axis accelerometer can trigger an event recording when the camera detects sudden changes. All of the videos are stored on a microSD card, so it’s easy to view them on almost any computer.

The client liked the way we mounted the camera and was happy that he had added some protection against false accusations and fraud. If you are interested in a dashcam, drop by Tunes-N-Tint and speak with a member of our sales team. You can also reach us by e-mail using our online contact form.

Tunes-N-Tint’s Award-Winning History

November 13, 2017 By Staff

If you are in the Lakeland, Florida, area, then you have undoubtedly heard of Tunes-N-Tint. Our mobile enhancement business has been serving Central Florida for years. We thought it would be interesting to give our clients some insight into the history of the company and outline some of the services we offer.

Location History

Tunes-N-Tint started as a mobile installation company in Tampa in 2000. After much initial success, we decided in 2001 that it was time to open a retail facility to provide our clients and staff with a way to experience our products and services before purchasing. We grew quickly and had to find a second location for increased storage.

The next step was to open a second location in Lakeland in 2007. The Lakeland store also grew quickly, resulting in opening a third location in central Lakeland in 2009, and then a South Lakeland location in 2011.

In 2012, we made a significant change. We spun off the Tampa location into a separate company, changed our name to Tunes-N-Tint and consolidated the Lakeland locations into our single state-of-the-art store at 4980 US Highway 98N.

With ample parking, well-equipped installation bays and a showroom that features modern interactive displays, our current location is well-known as one of the top automotive accessory and restyling centers in the area.

Staff Training and Certification

A business is nothing without its staff. We have employed more than 100 technicians over the years and they have all been certified by the Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) program – the only nationally recognized program of its kind in our industry. Currently, all of our technicians are both MECP-certified and have their Automotive Service Excellence (ASE ) A6 Electrical and Electronic Systems accreditation. Almost all of our team members, including management and sales staff, share this same training.

Over the years, we have been part of the MERA, ICE, ME, CEA (now CTA), IWFA and MESA professional organizations. We are active in various industry groups and regularly collaborate with other successful retailers to expand our knowledge and service offerings.

Products and Services

While our name tells our clients about our most popular services, we are indeed a one-stop-shop for most automotive accessory, styling and entertainment upgrade solutions. Our showroom is equipped with individual displays that highlight our core offerings.

Our services include:

Car Audio/Speakers
OE Integration
Subwoofers
Power Sports/Motorcycles
Marine Audio
Mobile Video
Window Tinting
Custom Vehicle Graphics
Truck Accessories
Lighting Upgrades
Accent and Accessory Lighting
Interior and Upholstery Upgrades
Aftermarket Wheels
Train Horns

Investment in Facility Equipment

To be able to work efficiently, we have invested a great deal of money in equipment for our store. We have an in-house CNC-controlled laser cutter and a 3D printer and scanning system. Our woodworking area is equipped with a large table saw, multiple router stations, a wide variety of router templates and a complete dust collection system.

Since we began tinting in 2001, we have used computerized cutting to ensure each piece of window film fits your vehicle perfectly. We were one of the first companies in Florida to use computerized cutting. We also have an interactive display that demonstrates the thermal properties of the different films we offer.

Our Brand Partners

While installation and fabrication equipment and skills are paramount to providing our clients with exceptional upgrade solutions, our product partners are equally important. We have chosen brands for their balance of performance, value and reliability. Some of our key partners are Rockford Fosgate, JL Audio, Kenwood, Kicker, Pioneer, Viper, 3M and Rhino Linings.

Industry and Peer Recognition

We have been chosen as one of the Top 50 retailers by Mobile Electronics magazine for 10 years. We have made the Top 12 many times, several of our team members have been on the Top 50 and Top 12 lists for installers, and member of our team was voted as Rookie of the Year by Mobile Electronics magazine in 2016. We also won the coveted Best Store Presentation award in 2015.

Our team and facility were recently featured in an issue of Mobile Electronics magazine with a group photo on the cover. We have received “The Recruiter” award from MESA and were one of the charter (first three) members of the Gold Group as well as the first member from Florida.

Visit Tunes-N-Tint Today!

If you are in Central Florida and looking for the best value and performance in mobile enhancement solutions, we invite you to visit Tunes-N-Tint in Lakeland. Our sales team would be happy to develop a solution that meets your needs. For more information about any of our products or services, give us a call or send an e-mail using our online contact form. We look forward to serving you.