If you’ve ever considered trying vehicle window tinting, you might have a few questions before you commit. In this article, we’ll cover the most common questions about vehicle window tinting, as well as all of the various reasons why you might choose to do it.

In most of Australia, vehicle window tinting is indeed legal, with certain restrictions. You can only tint your windows up to a certain darkness, which is measured in Visible Light Transmission (VLT). 

Your front side windows must have over 35% VLT, and the back side and rear windows must have over 20% VLT. In order to be sure that you are following the law when tinting your windows, it’s best to check the specific policies in your state.

There are several types of vehicle window tinting available, including:

• Dyed tint, which is the most affordable and common but does not offer as much UV protection as other vehicle window tinting types
• Metalized, which is strong and shiny but can interfere with radio and GPS signals
• Hybrid, which is somewhere between dyed and metalized
• Carbon, which is very good at insulating and reducing heat from the sun, but can be pricier than other types
• Crystalline, which blocks UV rays and solar heat without a dark appearance
• Ceramic, which is great at keeping out heat from the sun and makes your windows shatter-proof but is the most expensive of these options

So why might somebody choose to have their vehicle’s windows tinted? Here are seven reasons. 

Adding tint to your windows can help cut down on the glare you often see while driving from the sun or other cars’ headlights, making it much safer and easier to see.

If you live in a hot area like Australia, you’re probably very familiar with how hot it can get inside a car, especially during the summer months. With vehicle window tinting, you can reduce the interior temperature of your car by up to 60% depending on the type of tinting you choose. No more needing to blast the A/C so high that you can barely hear the radio!

Not only will using less A/C in your car help you hear your podcasts better, but it will also reduce your power consumption, which can help your fuel efficiency – your wallet – and the environment!

We Australians are very familiar with the danger of the sun’s harmful UV rays. These can cause serious health issues like skin cancer and cause skin damage that can speed up visible signs of aging. And of course, the more time you spend in your car, the more you expose yourself to the sun’s UV radiation. But with vehicle window tinting, you can block up to 99% of these harmful rays. Worth thinking about.

When you tint your vehicle’s windows, it can make your windows much stronger, especially if you use metalized, carbon, or ceramic tinting. This has a significant impact on your safety, as it reduces the risk of injury from flying glass shards in an accident. So, if you get into a car accident, metalized, carbon, and ceramic tinting can reduce the chance that you, your passengers, and anybody else involved is hit by sharp, broken glass.

Another advantage of vehicle window tinting is it gives you more privacy, as people won’t be able to see into your car as easily. Not only will you feel more comfortable singing your heart out while driving, but you’ll also benefit from the extra security that comes from people not being able to see what is in your parked car as they walk by it. You’ll finally be able to feel more comfortable leaving devices in your car.

At Tint Haus, we are proud to offer vehicle window tinting services to Sydney and the Central Coast area. We provide premium ceramic and carbon tinting that guarantees privacy, increases protection from glass shatter, and does not interfere with your cell phone!

With over thirty years of experience, we treat every car like it’s our own, offering only the best, prestige service that makes you feel like a VIP. Request a quote today to take advantage of all of the benefits of vehicle window tinting.