About Business
Barbary Customs Automotive Shop LLC is a leading Car Repair specialist serving the Mishawaka, IN, South Bend area. They provide a wide variety of solutions, including Auto repair shop, Auto body parts supplier, Auto body shop, and other Car Repair tasks. Boasting a solid 3.9/5 rating from 94 verified reviews, their reputation precedes them. As a locally-owned business in Mishawaka, IN, they are deeply committed to providing honest and reliable Car Repair support to their neighbors. If you are in need of Car Repair assistance, we invite you to reach out to them today or visit their location in Mishawaka, IN.
Google Reviews
Liz Divine

★
☆☆☆☆
5 years ago
Would love to have actually considered getting a paint job here but when I called the guy was EXTREMELY rude, he kept on talking over me and wasn’t actually listening to what I wanted a quote on. All I wanted was a quote (estimation) and he told me that was impossible...when it has to be since people call businesses all the time for quotes when they are unable to take them into a shop directly at the time. I told him my car was at a repair shop and he got an attitude with me when I told him the shop doesn’t do paint jobs. I told him he needed to listen to what I was asking for and he continued to talk over me and becoming very aggressive. Affordable pricing only gets you so far when you have poor customer service I guess. I told him it didn’t sound like he wanted my business and then he said no I don’t and that was that. I have never been so frustrated getting a simple quote. BOTTOM LINE: VERY RUDE.
Brittney Malone

★★★★★
6 years ago
Always makes sure you are completely satisfied with their work. Great turn around time getting your vehicle back. We have had numerous cars tinted here. Would highly recommend!
Nicholas Bauer

★★★★★
6 years ago
Fantastic local shop service. Went for window tint to have my fronts match the factory. Knew exactly what I needed and were done in an hour. Christian runs a tight shop and that’s incredibly tidy. Quality of the tint is great at an unbeatable price. Recommended.
David McClean

★★★★★
6 years ago
I have taken two car to this shop and each time I have been very satisfied with his work. Even when my tint was too dark for another state I called explained my issue and Barbary replaced my dark tint with a lighter one at no additional charge. I will be giving this shop some more business in the near future!
J M

★★★★★
6 years ago
Looking to have car windows tinted. Christian walked me through the process, made an appointment for me, texted the address and photo of his shop with confirmation of appointment (great communication). Look very good, finished in about 3 hours. I waited in the customer area and worked. Christian is cordial, to the point, and get’s things done with quality.
Rich Reske

★★★★★
8 years ago
The owner Christian gave me a quote over the phone and after having my wife's car recently done at Ziebart i did have a baseline price of what to expect. Christian personally installed my tint that exceeded my expectations for quality and the price he charged was significantly less than expected. His warranty/guarantee is equal to anyone else in the business. Christian is a small business owner who lives in the area so what you spend with him stays right here. As opposed to National Franchises whose money goes elsewhere. I will DEFINITELY be a returning customer as well as a recommend his business to others.
Maui McCoy

★★★★★
2 years ago
I am so glad I gave this establishment a try ! Not only was the service fast ! 45 mins tops his team did an awesome job. I was told that a few bubbles may appear and disappear over the course of a few days, but none never came ! The waiting area is cool and laid back, and price was awesome! LOVING MY TINT AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND SHOPPING WITH THEM !!!
John Wendland

★★★★★
6 years ago
High quality job, very satisfied, Christian was very accommodating and easily deserves five stars for his business. The job took a little longer than expected, but these guys are perfectionists and won’t let you leave until it’s absolutely done to the highest standard. I’ll be back again for any future work I need done, definitely worth the hour drive.
Lindsey Dankert

★
☆☆☆☆
3 years ago
I own an automotive detailing business and wanted to get my car windows tinted since I just purchased the car with barely any miles on it from the car dealership he told me the price on the phone was going to be 60 extra dollars. I had my girlfriend call and he told her that I was going to be $80 extra, when I went into the place, I told him and he said he will do $60 and he called me and tried telling me that my windows had been tinted before and the tint was taken off so it was going to be more money when in fact, my windows have never been tinted. I have all the paperwork for it. and I think I would know if I had glue on my windows .I asked for proof, and he was unable to provide proof very disrespectful service. I do not recommend being a business owner myself. This guy will rip you off. Don't waste your money. He obviously takes advantage of prices due to race and gender! Very upset. I spent money on a Groupon to get this done and he redeemed the Groupon even though he did not do any work on my car. This guy lied multiple times to both me and my significant other, and then lied about servicing us and took our money anyway. not do any work on my car. This guy lied multiple times to both me and my significant other, and then lied about servicing us and took our money anyway
Kori Curtis

★★★★★
10 months ago
VERY VERY HAPPY WITH THE WORK BARBARY DOES! He has done a lot of vehicles for me and I keep going back for a reason! VERY RESPECTFUL AND GREAT PRICES WITH AWESOME WORK
Roger Mogle

★★★★★
8 months ago
Had windows tinted here I got a beautiful job done and the price was very good. Would recommend this place !!
Andy Horein

★★★★★
2 years ago
Barbary Custom tinting was fantastic! I was able to get a next day appointment and the time frame was fast & efficient. It was a job well done! My black Nissan Altima came out looking really sharp! The only place we’re I’ll will get my cars done. I highly recommend!
Jason

★★★★★
9 years ago
I had my windows tinted here and they did a great job. The price was extremely reasonable, too. The owner, Christian, is a very nice guy and super professional. Called the night before to confirm the appointment. Has a nice waiting room at his shop, but he had me in and out quick enough that I didn't really enjoy it. Planning to go back for some other work.
Crystal J

★★
☆☆☆
10 months ago
I was rescheduled twice and on the day that I finally was able to get in, it took forever for them to get it done. It looks nice, but I won't do it again. The first time I came it took less than an hour.
Sara Nidiffer

★★★★★
a year ago
Had my Subaru outback windows tinted here 5 years. Never any issues. Just traded it in and immediately took new Grand Cherokee in to get tint done. Looks great and I'm sure there won't be any issues. I recommend anyone to Christian for tint work.
Rich Copeland

★★★★★
4 years ago
I rarely give 5 stars because no one is perfect, but Christian is the kind of person you want to do business with. This is the 2nd vehicle they have tinted the windows on and they do a great job. Very friendly and professional. Good work and prices Go see them I hate that she's this dirty in the photo but that's what you get living in the north...
Derek Peterson

★
☆☆☆☆
4 years ago
Christian is very unprofessional and rude. Every window on my wife’s Volkswagen CC had bubbles in it. He “fixed” one and it still had bubbles in it and when I told my wife not to let this hack touch her car again and wrote a negative review on his Facebook he called both me and my wife a liar. I have pictures of the windows you can’t deny that. Then yelled and swore at me on the phone while giving me every excuse other than he’s just not good at what he does. Dude is a joke. Don’t waste your time on him
K

★
☆☆☆☆
7 months ago
At first I was happy to support a local small team shop - but after my overall experience I unfortunately can’t recommend this shop to anyone desiring a professional experience and a job well done. I used the coupon for a very competitive priced tint job which gave me good first impressions. Christian was a little unprofessional and unorganized at first, but seemed like he knew what he was doing. I dropped my car off and he surprisingly had it done within 2 hours - sent me pictures and all. When I picked the car up he reassured me of the lifetime warranty. There were small bubbles in each window I had tinted (4 door windows, rear windshield, and visor at the top). I gave it around 2 weeks before I rolled down the windows, and an additional month 2 months for the bubbles to come out. Anyone into tinting or who does tinting knows that’s a very generous amount of time for bubbles to shrink and eventually go away all together. I contacted Christian about this (with pictures) and he was receptive, fast, and flexible with rescheduling. He honored the warranty and we set up an appointment. Once I arrived I showed him the bubbles - this is when all the reviews before came to the surface. He scoffed when I showed him the bubbles on each door, and seams on the back windshield. There was also a very noticeable difference of how far the visor went down - driver vs passenger side. He became very aggravated and made it seem like I was the issue. I explained that I’d rather have it done now than in 3 years when the bubbles expand - he eased back but still displayed irritation and unprofessional behavior in a scenario where he provided unacceptable service. After 2 hours I came to pickup my car. I got in my vehicle and Christian was in his shop working on another vehicle with the garage door cracked. As I started up my vehicle he opened the door, looked at me, and turned around back to the vehicle he was working on…. When I inspected the rework of this tint job, it’s somehow worse than before. The rear windshield and visor has dirt in the tint, tiny seams all over, and my seats and door leather has water stains all over - not to mention each time he has left the inside of the windows and windshields filthy with water stains. Overall, stay away from this shop. You will be met with unprofessionalism, mediocre work, aggregation, and an overall unpleasant experience. Tint world will be doing my 3rd rework and based on feedback from friends and family - they provide exceptional work and customer service. Go there instead!
Chris Ortman

★★★★★
a year ago
Took my new Nissan Sentra to get the windows tinted and I am beyond stoked at how they turned out. Super affordable for getting the rear window and all 4 side windows tinted. Got the legal limit for percentage to match the blacktop of the car and it looks SHARP!
Sarah

★
☆☆☆☆
7 months ago
I am one who doesn’t leave a review unless it was either amazing or terrible enough to warn others, well this is the negative one. Let’s start with how me slapped my butt the first day he met me to do the tint on my car. And apparently I should be fine with that because he said it looked like I’d like it. But let’s go to the most recent when I paid in cash for his shop to do struts, tires and an alignment. However, in less than 5,000 miles from that being done, my new tires they did the alignment on had the wires showing due to a faulty alignment. When I asked about the warranty, I was not only avoided, but laughed at, and again, touched my body as he attempted to disregard my questions about warranty and his work. He continued to insult my intelligence and place the blame elsewhere. I have the receipts to prove what needed fixed, and had 2 other professional opinions of what would need done. When I brought that information to him, he again said I had managed to “hit a pothole” and “with the way you drive” as his scapegoat to not replace or warranty any of his work. If you want to be insulted, touched inappropriately, and lied to, he’s your guy. Otherwise save your money and sanity and go ANY-where else. Picture of what I paid and the tire with the teets still on it from being new and showing wires…

