Window tints

[RidgyDidge]

Living in the skin cancer capital of the world every car I've owned has had an aftermarket tint through necessity - added UV protection.

I happen to like the aesthetic, security and cooling benefits too. For me it has to be all or nothing as I feel not doing the front door windows 'divides' the car when viewed side on.

Legal limit here is 35%. I like the 3M products. Top quality, holds its colour and isn't easily damaged. Both my current BMW and Audi have this fitted with no problems to report.


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[BrianD]

I thought it was legal to tint the windows

 

[M@r]{]

Wonder where you stand from an insurance point of view? Ie you have illegal tints, you pull out in front of someone? Could your insurance refuse to pay out?

 

[Swiftly]

{"]Wonder where you stand from an insurance point of view? Ie you have illegal tints, you pull out in front of someone? Could your insurance refuse to pay out?

Window tinting is classed as a vehicle modification so you should inform your vehicle insurer. If you had an accident and your insurance company hadn’t been notified of the modification then yes they could refuse to pay out. Also if they could prove the tint was too dark and reduced visibility, thus posing a potential danger, then yes they could refuse to pay out on a claim.

 

[mmm-five]

{"]Wonder where you stand from an insurance point of view? Ie you have illegal tints, you pull out in front of someone? Could your insurance refuse to pay out?

Mine were declared on the M5 as they were aftermarket. Not mentioned it for the Z4 as it was manufacturer supplied as such.

 

[Swiftly]

{"]Wonder where you stand from an insurance point of view? Ie you have illegal tints, you pull out in front of someone? Could your insurance refuse to pay out?

Mine were declared on the M5 as they were aftermarket. Not mentioned it for the Z4 as it was manufacturer supplied as such.

With your car you are correct as they have no need to know as it was manufacturer supplied.

 

[G14RRV]

Tinted front windows can invalidate your insurance

Phone your insurance if you want clarification.

Like above if you pull out or hit someone the opposite insurance co will rip you to pieces


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[RidgyDidge]

All of this insurance stuff doesn't make much sense to me. They don't know what kind of sunglasses I'm wearing, and wearing them has the same effect as looking through a tinted window.

Living here I'd argue that having a tint is safer. It reduces glare therefore reducing the need to squint ;-)


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[mmm-five]

All of this insurance stuff doesn't make much sense to me. They don't know what kind of sunglasses I'm wearing, and wearing them has the same effect as looking through a tinted window.

Living here I'd argue that having a tint is safer. It reduces glare therefore reducing the need to squint ;-)

If you're involved in an accident at night and the police/insurance find out you were wearing sunglasses, them I'm sure they would coming looking for you to explain yourself

During the day I put sunglasses on, which really helps with the glare from the low sun on damp roads, and from the sun in general - when we get it. I can also see well enough out of the rear (tinted) windows.