BENEFITS OF WINDOW TINTING

• Decreases heat- Window film is the most efficient way to reduce unwanted solar heat transferring through your windows. It can provide up to 78% heat reduction versus untreated glass.
• Reduce fading and health risks- Window film blocks up to 99% of UV rays while also significantly reducing heat. This helps to protect your car interior and home furnishings from fading and also provides protection to your skin.
• Cut Glare- There is a window tint to suit any cause whether it be glare from direct sun, reflections from water, or surrounding buildings there is a window tint to suit.
• Increase safety- Accidents, environmental effects or vandalism, can instantly turn a pane of glass into life-threatening shards. There are many safety benefits by installing a window film and it can't is underestimated, they are designed to keep the glass from shattering in case an object hits, if there is a car accident the passengers are protected from pieces of flying glass and from being ejected from the windows, it also protects it from thieves as they will find it difficult to break the tinted glass windows.

CAR WINDOW TINTING LAW IN NEW ZEALAND

In New Zealand, window tint limits are dictated by the NZ Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi). For standard passenger cars, the minimum legal Visible Light Transmission (VLT)—the amount of light passing through the glass—is 35% for front and rear side windows, and the rear windscreen. Full windscreen tinting is strictly prohibited.Specific Vehicle Equipment requirements apply depending on your vehicle's setup:Front Windscreen: Full aftermarket tint film is illegal, even if it’s a clear, 100% transparent UV-blocking film. The only exception is a small anti-glare sun strip at the top, which cannot extend below the sun visor's edge when folded down.Front Side Windows (Driver & Passenger): Must have an overall VLT of at least 35%.Rear Side Windows & Rear Windscreen (Passenger Cars - Class MA): Must also maintain a minimum 35% VLT.Vans, Utes, and SUVs (Non-Class MA): If the vehicle has external mirrors on both sides, rear windows can be tinted darker than 35% VLT.Mirror & Damaged Tints: Highly reflective or mirror-like tints are prohibited. Additionally, bubbles, peeling, or fading that restricts visibility will result in failure of a Warrant of Fitness (WoF).Important Warning: Factory glass is often already lightly tinted (e.g., 70% VLT). The combined factory glass + applied film must still meet the 35% VLT minimum requirement.You can check out the full Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual (VIRM) provided by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi for complete, official specifications.If you're considering getting a tint or are checking an existing one, tell me:What make, model, and year is your vehicle?Are you interested in tinting a passenger car or a commercial van/ute?I can help you determine the best legal VLT options for your specific vehicle!