Expert Installation by Certified Professionals
Tunes-N-Tint, with a centrally located installation facility in Lakeland Florida, is your headquarters for in vehicle electronics, window tinting and truck accessories. We not only offer the best products, we offer expert installation by highly experienced, certified professional technicians. Our installation team has garnered national accolades from industry awards and events. More importantly, our team’s commitment to our local clientele is second to none. We ensure your installation is done with the expertise and attention to detail you expect at Tunes-N-Tint. We’ll even assist you with a discounted rental vehicle if your installation requires leaving your vehicle.
Cutting Edge Facilities and Tools
Tunes-N-Tint locations are professionally outfitted with the tools and technologies required to work on today’s complex vehicles so that we deliver the highest quality installation work. Few shops in Central Florida area have the investment in tooling that you’ll find at Tunes-N-Tint. Some of our tooling investments include:
- Large format plotters/cutters for precision cut window film and graphics
- Large format full color printers and Adobe-based graphic programs for vehicle graphics
- Well-outfitted wood and fabrication shops with cabinet saws, router tables, design templates and dust collection systems
- Metal working and welding equipment
- Upholstery and interior refitting tools and equipment
- Electrical measurement and vehicle diagnostic equipment including oscilloscopes, OBD-II scan tools, factory ECU and transponder key programmers
- Vehicle protection during installation work such as seat covers, floor mats and protective film
The wood and fabrication areas at Tunes-N-Tint have viewing windows so that customers can see the high-quality workmanship as it happens. Our installation bays are well stocked with all of the requisite connectors, supplies and installation accessories so that, in many cases, we can accommodate your installation services on the same day. Vehicles that require a longer stay are well protected overnight in our insured and secured facilities. The Tunes-N-Tint staff will also assist you with a discounted rental vehicle if your installation requires leaving your vehicle.
Recognized Automotive Credentials
Tunes-N-Tint technicians are certified through the Mobile Electronics Certified Professionals (MECP) program at levels commensurate with their experience and skills. They even have a technician who has achieved and maintains the highest level of MECP certification, the MECP Master Installation Technician. Tunes-N-Tint installation technicians also hold MECP Advanced and Basic Installation Technician certifications. Many also hold credentials from the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) program in the A6 vehicle electronics category. In Central Florida, no other shop has as many credentialed technicians than Tunes-N-Tint. That demonstrates commitment to customers and to the quality of their workmanship.
Process-Driven Excellence
No installation is excellent unless a quality control process is in place. Tunes-N-Tint employs a process-driven approach to ensure every installation, whether an in-dash stereo replacement or a custom fabricated audio system installation, is completed with quality of workmanship and longevity in mind. Whether it’s that we solder all of our wire-to-wire connections or that we always try to accommodate same day installations, we ensure the process is quality and customer focused. After all, the most enjoyment you’ll get from your electronics, truck accessories, lighting or window tint is over the life of your vehicle ownership. Having a high-quality, trouble free installation ensures you have the best ownership experience and that you’ll be a long-term Tunes-N-Tint customer.
Pride in Workmanship Shows
We are centrally located between Tampa and Orlando to better serve you. Stop in at any of our well stocked and easy to find location in Lakeland and experience the Tunes-N-Tint difference. At Tunes-N-Tint, we work hard to provide exceptional installation value. Our personalized installation services demonstrate that we don’t just talk about installation quality as a common phrase; we deliver high-quality and expert installation services each and every day. Tunes-N-Tint technicians take pride in their installation workmanship. We’re in the service business and we look forward to serving your automotive electronic, accessory and window tinting needs.
Why Central Florida drivers choose Tunes-N-Tint
- Rated 4.8 stars across 1,600+ Google reviews
- A Mobile Electronics Top 50 Retailer for over 20 years
- Best of Central Florida winner (2025 & 2026)
- BizRate Top Rated Window Tint & Stereo Shop (2024–2026)
- Mobile Electronics awards for Best Customer Service, Best Customer Experience & Best Place to Work
Professional Installation FAQ — Tunes-N-Tint, Lakeland FL
What are the biggest benefits of having a pro install my gear instead of doing it myself?
A professional install from Tunes-N-Tint protects your investment: correct wiring gauge and routing, sealed connections that survive Florida humidity, calibrated settings so equipment performs as designed, and a workmanship warranty if anything needs attention. You also skip the trial-and-error of DIY — no cut dash panels, no blown fuses, no guesswork on tint law compliance — with a technician who’s worked on your exact vehicle before.
How does Central Florida’s heat and humidity affect equipment installation?
Lakeland’s heat and humidity are demanding on adhesives, wiring insulation, and electronics if installation isn’t done right. Tunes-N-Tint’s technicians route wiring away from heat sources, use connectors rated for our climate, and account for dash and interior temperatures that regularly exceed 150°F in a parked car. Getting these details right up front is what keeps a system reliable through Central Florida summers.
Can I mix categories in one installation appointment (audio + remote start + tint)?
Yes — that’s actually common at Tunes-N-Tint. Because the shop covers audio, remote start, security, tint, and truck accessories under one roof, we can schedule and sequence multiple installs in a single visit, coordinating wiring and timelines so you’re not making three separate trips to three separate specialists across Lakeland or Polk County.
How does Tunes-N-Tint’s installation compare to a big-box store like Best Buy?
Big-box electronics stores offer convenient, well-priced installation for popular gear. Tunes-N-Tint is a dedicated vehicle customization shop, so installation isn’t a side service — it’s the whole business. Our MECP & ASE certified, factory-trained technicians focus solely on getting wiring, fitment, and integration right, back every job with a workmanship warranty, and stay easy to reach afterward. It’s specialized expertise built over 20+ years in Lakeland.
Can I install car audio or remote start myself, and what are the real risks?
Basic swaps are DIY-friendly, but remote start and integrated audio touch your vehicle’s factory wiring, security systems, and sometimes the CAN bus — get it wrong and you risk blown fuses, drained batteries, disabled airbags, or a bricked module. Tunes-N-Tint’s MECP & ASE certified installers know the wiring diagrams and safeguards for your specific vehicle, so it’s done correctly the first time, with a warranty behind it.
Where in Lakeland can I get professional installation done?
Tunes-N-Tint’s shop is at 4980 US Highway 98 N in Lakeland, FL 33809 — an easy stop for customers throughout Polk County. The shop houses dedicated install bays and an interactive demo showroom so you can see and hear equipment before it goes in your vehicle. Call (863) 614-1164 to schedule your installation appointment.
What happens during my first visit for professional installation?
Your first visit starts with a walkthrough of your vehicle and goals, then Tunes-N-Tint’s technicians recommend equipment and installation approach — often with a stop through the interactive demo showroom so you can see and hear options firsthand. Once you approve the plan, we schedule the install, source parts if needed, and give you a realistic timeline before you leave.
What factors affect the cost of professional installation?
Installation cost depends on complexity (bolt-in vs. custom fabrication), the number of systems being integrated, vehicle-specific wiring challenges, and parts involved. Tunes-N-Tint evaluates your vehicle and goals in person before quoting so the estimate reflects your actual job — not a generic price — and explains what’s driving the cost at each step.
What warranty covers my installation at Tunes-N-Tint?
Tunes-N-Tint backs its installation work with a workmanship warranty covering the labor itself — wiring, mounting, and integration — so if something related to how it was installed needs attention, we make it right. Manufacturer warranties on the equipment itself run alongside it, giving you coverage from both the installer and the product maker.
My remote start installed somewhere else is acting up — can Tunes-N-Tint fix it?
Yes — Tunes-N-Tint’s certified technicians regularly diagnose and repair remote start systems, wherever they were originally installed. We’ll trace the wiring, identify what’s causing the malfunction, and either correct the existing install or recommend a cleaner fix. You don’t have to have bought it here to get real help fixing it right here in Lakeland.
I have a lifted truck — does that complicate professional installation?
It changes the approach, not the outcome. Lifted trucks often need longer wiring runs, different mounting angles, and awareness of altered ground clearance and vibration levels. Tunes-N-Tint’s technicians work on lifted trucks regularly across Polk County and account for those factors during installation, so accessories, audio, or lighting perform correctly instead of rattling loose on the first rough road.
Why do Lakeland and Polk County drivers choose Tunes-N-Tint for installation?
Drivers choose Tunes-N-Tint because it’s a dedicated vehicle customization shop where installation is the entire focus. With MECP & ASE certified, factory-trained technicians, a 4.8-star rating from 1,600+ Google reviews, and a workmanship warranty behind every job, Central Florida customers get specialized installation expertise and a team that’s easy to reach if anything needs attention — the kind of depth that comes from doing this work for 20+ years.
