TORONTO - TelAve -- Auto dealerships today are under pressure to improve profit margins, deliver cars faster, and give customers a seamless buying experience. One of the fastest—and most overlooked—ways to achieve all three is by bringing window tint and paint protection film (PPF) installation fully in-house.

For many years, dealerships outsourced these services to local shops. But that model slows down delivery, reduces profit, and leaves quality control in someone else's hands. Now, top-performing dealerships are shifting to certified in-house tint and PPF departments, supported by professional training programs like those offered by The Tint Academy.

Why Dealerships Are Moving Tint & PPF In-House

1. Huge Profit Margin Opportunities

Tint and PPF are high-value accessories with excellent margins. Outsourced installs leave dealerships with small referral fees. In-house programs allow dealers to retain 70–85% of the profit, often adding $250,000–$400,000+ in yearly net revenue.

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2. Faster Deliveries

In-house installers complete:

• Tint: same day
• Partial PPF: 24–48 hours.

3. Better Customer Satisfaction

Customers prefer the convenience of having everything handled at the dealership.
In-house programs consistently lead to:

• Fewer service delays
• Immediate rework if needed
• Higher trust and perceived value

4. Total Quality Control

Instead of relying on a third party's standards, dealerships can implement:

• Consistent installation processes
• Dealership-backed warranties
• Standardized quality checks
• Cleaner communication between sales, service, and accessories

This keeps customers happy and reduces complaints.

What In-House Tint & PPF Training Looks Like

The Tint Academy provides structured, hands-on programs to help dealerships build a professional, profitable tint & PPF department from scratch.

Hands-On Installer Training

Technicians learn:

• Window tint installation
• PPF installation (partial + full front)
• Plotter use & software
• Heat shrinking, film handling & quality check

Training is available onsite at your dealership or at a Tint Academy training facility.

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Department Setup & Optimization

The Tint Academy helps dealerships with:

• Installing & configuring plotters
• Choosing film lines
• Designing installation bays
• Inventory management
• Creating pricing menus
• Building an efficient production workflow

Within weeks, the dealership has a fully functioning, profitable accessory department.

Is This Right for Your Dealership?

This program is a strong fit for:

• New car dealerships
• Luxury dealerships
• Used car superstores
• Multi-rooftop dealer groups
• Dealerships outsourcing tint or PPF
• Dealers frustrated with long delivery delays

If your dealership sells vehicles, it can benefit from tint and PPF in-house—regardless of size or volume.

Learn More: https://tintacademy.store/pages/dealership-training