Window tinting (again)

[MrIncredible]

If you have your car windows tinted, do they do it in the inside or out?

[Buenchico]

If they applied the tinting film on the outside of the windows it wouldn't stay there for long. You could be sure that someone would come along and rip it off! It's applied to the inside.

Chris

[MrIncredible]

Thanks....have you ever had it done/recomend it?
Thinking of having it done to shade the kids in the background.
Just dont wanna end up looking like a boyracer / drug dealer ;0)

[Buenchico]

No, I've not had it done. Anything which restricts vision is a potential hazard. (Tinted windows might look good in the sunshine but, even with only moderate levels of tinting, they can seriously impair vision on a dark, foggy night).

Put your kids' safety first (and save money) by not bothering with window tinting.

Chris

[puternut]

The law is strict on which windows you can tint - not windscreen deffo and I think front door windows are very restricted as to the percentage of tint you put on. Check the law or go to a reputable company to do it

[puternut]

From http://www.window-tin...dow-tinting-laws.html


Certain laws apply to the front windows and windscreen when tinting your car. No laws apply to tint applied on the rear windows and rear windscreen.

The Road Vehicles (Construction & Use) Regulations 1986 specify the minimum levels of light that must pass through the windscreen and front side windows. The limits are:

Motor Vehicles first used before 1 April 1985:
The windscreen and front side windows must allow at least 70% of light to be transmitted through them.

Motor Vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1985:
The light transmitted through the windscreen must be at least 75%.The front side windows must allow at least 70% of light to be transmitted through them.

[Buenchico]

This is relevant to Puternut's post:
http://www.ukmotorist.../tinted%20windows.htm

Remember, as well, that tinted windows are likely to increase your insurance premiums. (Tinting constitutes a 'modification'. Failure to notify your insurer could invalidate your policy).

Chris

[MrIncredible]

As far as i can tell these laws (supplied on both links) only apply to the windscreen and front passenger windows ie the front of the car.
The rear of the car (anything behind the B bar i think its called) can be as dark as you like, (Limo black according to some web pages).
I was only thinking of having the rear done to keep my young children cool (and so they can watch there tv screens without moaning that the sun is shining on them!).
Would i still have to inform the insurance companyof this modification?
Since thinking of having it done i seem to be noticing more and more cars with, especially new cars!

[Buenchico]

You'd be extremely unwise not to tell your insurance company about tinted windows. There was a recent post, here on AB, from someone whose son had 'forgotten' to tell his insurers about having alloy wheels fitted to his car. He's now facing a multi-thousand pound bill for the damage to another driver's car and for the injuries sustained by the two occupants when he collided with their vehicle.

Chris

[chas2008]

tinted rear windows are not governed by any regs. wouldnt be any different from driving a car derived van. ie Astra. As said many new vehicles have these windows tinted as standard in some cases quite a heavy tint.

[Daisho]

Mine are heavily mirrored on the inside.

http://www.facebook.c...6f4e7b9&id=1459921676

[razza]

I had mine done last year,looks quite smart on certain colour cars,acts very well in keeping sunshine out.