SAFETY MONTH: Why Should You Tint Your Car Windows?

Window tint is the most popular aftermarket accessory at the moment in Australia, and it’s not hard to see why.

Tinting the windows of your car can:

1. Help protect your skin from harmful UV rays

2. Reduce the temperature of the car interior

3. Decrease the fading of the car interior in the long run

How will tinting my windows protect my skin?

As young Queenslanders, we’re told to slip, slop and slap our sunscreen every day to protect ourselves from the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun. With the Sunshine Coast area receiving around 261 days of sun out of 365 days of the year, it’s easy to see why sun protection is so important.

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This advice still reigns true when we become adults, but as we grow older, protecting our skin becomes our responsibility – and there are endless ways on how we can do this. Tinting your car windows is an easy way to add to your skin protection, as you can get it done once, and benefit from it daily.

Tinted windows on cars can provide protection by significantly reducing the amount of solar UV radiation that penetrates through the tempered glass by over 99%. This means that you can drive your car with an added peace of mind, knowing that you are protected from harmful UV rays.

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How will my tinted windows reduce the temperature of my car’s interior?

Tinting your car windows can reduce the interior temperature by 6.4 degrees Celsius when exposed to sunlight. While this figure may seem on the smaller range, when put into the perspective of your car’s interior temperature being 22 degrees Celsius versus 28.4 degrees Celsius, the former is clearly the favourable temperature, and you wouldn’t even have to turn the aircon on.

How will tinting decrease the fading of my car’s interior?

Window tint will protect your car’s interior from around 99% of UV light. Car interior fade and fabric bleaching is credited to UV light (by up to 40%) as well as visible light and solar heat.

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These factors are reduced when applying a window tint, as the film consistently blocks the harsh sun that can fade upholstery and discolour leather and vinyl. It can also protect your car interior from cracking, which your car interior will love you for in the long run.

Why should I choose a Toyota trained technician for my tint?

When tossing up between the decision of tint or no tint for your new car windows, you should always ensure you choose a high-quality tint that will be applied by a well trained and experienced technician. Tinting car windows is a more complex job than initially expected, which is why we recommend using a Toyota trained technician to complete this important task for you. Our technicians are continuously trained to Toyota standards to ensure they are experts with Toyota standards and to make sure your car is in the safest hands possible.

How do I get my car windows tinted?

Here at Sunshine Toyota, we’re a one-stop shop. This means that we have an extremely experienced and highly trained in-house tint technician who is here full-time to fill all of your car tinting needs. Our new and pre-owned cars that are younger than five years who choose to tint with us receive a lifetime warranty guarantee, and our pre-owned cars that are older than five years receive a five-year warranty guarantee.

To book your car windows in for a tint, give us a call on 07 5493 9344 for our direct parts hotline!

Safety Month at Sunshine Toyota 

It's safety month here at Sunshine Toyota! Throughout this month we'll be sharing tricks and tips just like this to help you stay safe and ensure your vehicle is in top condition.