Advice On Window Tint Percentage Of New Avensis

[loser123]

hi

i'm think of buying a new Toyota avensis in the UK, i need to know what is tint percentage on the windows (front and back) of this car as they seem very dark to me?

[Raistlin]

Car Window Tinting Laws

When window tint is installed to the glazing of a vehicle it reduces the amount of visible light, how much depends on the darkness of the tint. Car window tint is graded in a % VLT (Visible Light Transmittance - the amount of light the film allows to pass through). Some companies grade the film as how much light the film blocks so 20% VLT could be that it allows 20% of light to pass through, however with another company if could allow 80% of light to pass through as the 20% is the amount of light it blocks, this confuses things and you should always check before installing film. In this article all percentages refer to the visible light transmittance (VLT).

Authorities in many countries and states have laws as to how dark you can tint your windows. This is because if the windows are tinted too dark you may not be able to see hazards clearly, especially at night, and also police may not be able to identify individuals inside a vehicle. In this article we have tried to compile a list of the laws in varying countries and states, you should use this as a guide only and should check with your local authority before installing window tints to your vehicle.

Important

Front windows = the front windows forward of the B-pillar not including the front windscreen (not including sunroofs)

Rear windows = all the windows behind the front seats (not including sun roofs)

Window Tint Laws in UK

In the UK, regulations set by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 require that all front windows (in front of the B post) can have no less than 70% VLT. Windscreens are only allowed tinting outside the sweep of the windscreen wipers to a maximum of six inches from the top of the windscreen. British police are increasingly cracking down on illegally tinted vehicles and many now carry tint meters to check the VLT. There are no regulations on the level of tint you can have on the rear windows (all windows behind the B post) so you can put any tint on these windows including completely blacking them out

[FROSTYBALLS]

See following page from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - https://www.gov.uk/tinted-vehicle-window-rules

[loser123]

i think i confusing people here i need to know the percentage of tint on the new 2014 avensis fitted as standard (without owners own modification)

[FROSTYBALLS]

You're not confusing people. From the link I gave you will see it is illegal to sell cars after 1st April 1985 where the front windscreen lets in less than 75% of light and the side windows let in less than 70% light - no manufacturer will be able to sell cars in the UK that don't meet these requirements.

If you still need to know the exact percentage then you need to contact Toyota GB.