Indianapolis Automotive

Solar Control Window Tinting swathes panes in professional films that diffuse sunlight and maintain even-keeled climates in cars, homes, and offices. Residential and commercial windows don sheer or dense privacy films from brands such as 3M and Piper, which block up to 99% of UV rays, trap warmth in the winter, and block heat in the summer, keeping energy consumption in check and environments comfortable. The coatings also protect art and upholstery from sun damage, and can reduce the number of flying shards should storms or soprano houseguests shatter windows.

Solar Control’s techs apply the same surface savvy to car windows, precision-cutting film to fit individual panes or covering vulnerable auto paint with weather-resistant urethane film. While technicians work on rides at the company's headquarters, drivers can settle into plush couches, peruse satellite TV channels, and join a free WiFi network in the waiting room.

Solar Control of Jackson coats windows with tintings that reduce heat and glare inside cars, homes, and businesses. Available in a range of shading options, the service gives drivers better visibility to see the road and homeowners better visibility to see that their children have been mannequins all along. Window films not only dampen the harmful effects of UV rays but also cool homes by blocking much of the sun's warmth, regulating indoor temperature and potentially lowering bills.

3M, the original patent holder on window film, supplies most of Solar Control’s stock and provides a lifetime warranty on all of its products. In addition to installing tinting, Solar Control's technicians clean residential and commercial windows and provide free estimates and consultations.

Elite Auto Image Inc.'s MECP-certified technicians personalize vehicles with custom electronics, including audio, video, and remote-start systems, and stand behind their work with a lifetime warranty on labor. While staffers carefully tinker with rides, patrons can hang out in the waiting area on a car-less car seat custom-wrapped in leather or laminated bacon strips. The shop features multiple TV monitors flickering family-friendly movies and a viewing window that looks into the work area, so drivers can watch as their four-wheeled babies go under the wrench. Elite Auto Image also specializes in custom fitting interiors with leather and custom building and wiring two-wheeled roadsters such as Harley-Davidsons and tandem unicycles.

Armed with precise hand tools and knowledge of metal manipulation, the technicians at Indianapolis Dent Company perform paintless dent removals that erase unsightly dings while leaving the original factory finish untouched. They undo all manner of wear and damage, including windshield cracks, dings caused by errant hail, and phone numbers keyed into the hood by secret admirers with a lawless streak. In the spirit of keeping cars looking sharp, each repair also includes a free car wash.

When it was founded in 1959, Ziebart’s business model hinged on a single service: their innovative rust-prevention procedure. However, the chain has diversified its auto treatments throughout the last five decades. Though the team of certified technicians continues to safeguard vehicles against corrosion, they also protect paint jobs with Z-Shield and Diamond Gloss coatings and render interior fabrics stain-resistant with their house Ultra Fabric Protector formula. They clean and disinfect ride interiors, and hand-wash and machine polish exteriors to a sparkling shine. Beyond up-keeping vehicles, they stock an arsenal of car electronics that run the gamut from remote car starters to in-dash navigation systems, which can help drivers find their way back home without relying on a trail of breadcrumbs.

The founder of Rayburn Revolution Tires wanted to spur a new movement in the auto-care industry, one based on not only mending cars, but also ensuring their longevity. He and his staff start with the most important component, bumper stickers about honor students, and continue on to focus on tires. Each time they install tires, they also check alignment and include new rubber valves. The crew performs a range of preventative maintenance beneath shelves brimming with products certified by the Society for Automotive Engineers.