Car sun shade fitting in Exeter
Professional car sun shade fitting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Car sun shades fitted properly to your rear windows. Keeps kids and pets cool, blocks harmful UV, and reduces interior heat - essential for summer driving in Devon.
Stop Your Kids Getting Roasted
Hot summer day, kids in the back seat, sun streaming through the window. They're sweating, complaining, getting sunburned through the glass. Your car interior's like an oven.
💡 Pro tip: Proper sun shades can reduce rear seat temperature by 10-15°C on hot days. Makes a massive difference for kids, pets, and anyone sitting in the back.
Why Proper Fitting Matters
There's fitted, and there's fitted properly:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Secure attachment, won't fall off | Falls down when you close the door |
| Covers full window for maximum shade | Gaps letting sun through |
| No bubbles or creases | Wrinkled and ineffective |
| Easy to remove when needed | Stuck permanently or too fiddly |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
I'll fit your sun shades properly - positioned to cover the full window, attached securely so they won't fall off when you drive, and smooth with no bubbles or wrinkles.
📦 You're Left With
- Properly fitted sun protection
- Cool, comfortable rear seats
- UV-protected passengers
- Professional-looking finish
Pricing Guide
| What's Involved | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Sun shade fitting (pair) | 15-20 mins | £60 |
£60 minimum charge. Quick job. Best combined with other car work.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Young kids - rear-facing car seats especially need shade
✅ Dogs - pets overheat quickly in direct sun
✅ Long journeys - summer road trips are much more comfortable
✅ Part of other work - add to seat covers, steering wheel cover, etc.
Why Choose Us for Car sun shade fitting in Exeter?
Fitted properly with no bubbles or wrinkles
Secure attachment that won't fall off
UV protection for passengers
Reduces interior heat significantly
What to Expect
Step 1: Position Check
Work out the best position for maximum coverage - usually centered on the rear side windows where passengers sit.
Step 2: Clean & Prep
Clean the mounting surface (window or door frame) properly. Critical for stick-on types, helpful for suction types too.
Step 3: Secure Fitting
Attach the shades properly - no bubbles for stick-on, good suction for suction types, secure clips for clip-on varieties.
🔧 DIY Tips
Most sun shades are genuinely DIY-friendly:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Your sun shades
- Glass cleaner
- Microfiber cloth
- Possibly adhesive remover (for stick-on types)
📐 Fitting different types
Stick-on mesh shades:
- Clean window thoroughly with glass cleaner
- Wipe with rubbing alcohol for best adhesion
- Peel backing and stick from one edge
- Smooth outward to avoid bubbles
- Press edges firmly
Suction cup shades:
- Clean window glass
- Wet the suction cups slightly
- Press firmly and twist to lock
- Check they're secure before driving
Clip-on shades:
- Usually clip to top of window frame
- Wind window down slightly
- Clip shade to door frame
- Wind window back up
- Adjust position
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not cleaning surface properly (bubbles and poor adhesion)
- Sticking mesh shades wonky (can't reposition once stuck)
- Using suction cups on dirty glass
- Forgetting to remove before going through car wash
- Leaving stick-on ones on too long (residue gets worse over time)
💡 Pro trick: For stick-on shades, fit them in warm weather or warm the window slightly with a hairdryer first. Adhesive sticks much better when warm.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚗 Honestly? Most sun shades are easy enough to fit yourself. I'd only really recommend booking this if you've bought custom-fit ones that are being difficult, or if you're combining it with other car work I'm doing anyway.
Remove for MOT - Some stick-on shades need removing for MOT if they obstruct vision. Clip-on and suction types are fine as they're easily removable.
Devon summers - We do get proper hot days in Devon. Sun shades make a real difference, especially if you're parked facing south.
Legal note - Front side windows must have at least 70% light transmission. Only fit shades to rear windows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I need help fitting sun shades?
The stick-on ones are dead simple - you can do those yourself. I'm really talking about the clip-on or suction types that need positioning right, or the custom-fit ones for specific car models. If you've bought a fiddly one and can't get it to stay put, I can sort it.
What type of sun shades can you fit?
Stick-on mesh ones, suction-mounted shades, clip-on types, roller blinds - pretty much anything. Custom-fit ones for specific car models are best but need careful fitting.
Do I need to buy the shades first?
Yes - get ones that fit your car windows. Universal ones work but custom-fit ones for your exact model look much better and block more sun.
Will they damage my windows or door frames?
Stick-on ones leave residue when removed (cleans off with adhesive remover). Suction and clip-on ones leave no marks at all. I'll make sure whatever type you've got is fitted without damage.
How much difference do they make?
Massive difference on hot days. Rear seat passengers (especially kids and pets) won't get roasted by direct sun, and your interior stays much cooler. Properly fitted shades block 90%+ of UV.
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