Car windows are important for enabling drivers to see and keep the wind and weather outside of vehicles. They also add to the auto cabin's structural integrity. Many people find plain clear windows to be a minor burden while driving and choose to pay for an auto window tinting service to darken the windows. Here are four primary reasons why people invest in window tinting.

Block the Sun’s Damaging Rays

The sun's rays can be very damaging to auto interiors. The seats, upholstery, and dash are especially prone to damage from the sun's hot rays. According to 3M, auto window tinting blocks up to 97% of the sun's infrared light and UV rays. Blocking those rays helps prevent the dashboards on vehicles from cracking and the seats and upholstery from drying out and fading. This can also help protect the driver and passenger's skin and eyes from damaging UV light.

Make the Vehicle More Comfortable

The dangers of the sun shining into a vehicle on a hot day are well-documented. Window tinting can prevent most of the sun's UV rays from heating the passenger cabin of your car while you are driving. The more comfortable you are while driving, the less likely you are to make a mistake that earns you a ticket while driving. Your vehicle's air conditioning system won't have to run as much to keep the interior cool, which can improve your vehicle's fuel economy.

Increase Privacy While Driving

There's no real expectation of privacy while driving on public roads, but most people still like having some measure of privacy while in their vehicles. Window tinting can give you more privacy so people don't see inside your vehicle as easily as they would with clear auto glass. Your passengers also might appreciate having some added protection against prying eyes.

Discourage Potential Thefts

Similarly, it's harder to see inside a parked vehicle with tinted windows, which makes it harder for criminals to see things they might want to steal. In our experience, we've seen many big cities reporting an increase in vehicle break-ins and warning residents not to leave valuables in their cars. Window tinting can help hide your items, like a cell phone or a laptop that may have been left behind.

If you own a car, consider investing in auto window tinting. You can call us at Gloss Godz or visit our shop to learn more and schedule an auto window tinting service today! With over 27 years of experience, we are happy to contribute to the car of your dreams!