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No.
Quite the opposite.
Getting your car windows tinted can actually increase the value of your car, if you plan to resell.
Here’s why most website will tell you about the “value” of your car if you try to resell with tinted car windows:
These are the big three from most websites, but…
Here’s how to think about reselling your car AFTER you get your windows tinted:
First, there’s always a buyer for your car. The entire US is built around transporting from point A to point B via car. Someone, somewhere will buy your vehicle.
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You don’t have to sell it yourself. You can sell to a dealership, on an app like Carvana, or otherwise. There are plenty of buyers out there who would appreciate your car window tint.
Second, you or the buyer can have the tint professional removed. It’s not the end of the world if the car windows are tinted. In fact, making your car window tint one of the big reasons to buy the car can increase the perceived value to potential buyers.
Finally, we agree that quality material and installation matter. Get a “back-alley tint job,” and you’ll probably end up redoing your car window tint with pros like us at Jet Black Tint. A quality tint job is the difference between your car being devalued or hyper valued to potential buyers.
With all that being said….
If you’re ready to get your car windows tinted, then click the button below:
Otherwise, read the rest of this article to get common questions answered around the value of car window tint for your vehicle.
Car window tint is considered a minor car modification in most places, which means in the grand scheme of buying, using, and selling your car, it doesn’t do much to the car value.
While people will try to scare you out of car window tint, there are many more benefits to tinting your windows than leaving them stock.
One of the biggest benefits when it comes to selling your car? Car window tint can help protect the inside of your car. THe plastic, leather, and more get damaged from sunlight and UV rays. Tint helps deter this damaging light, which means the interior of your car is going to be better for longer.
It’s unlikely car window tint will void your vehicle’s warranty, but…
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects consumers from manufacturers from avoiding their commitment to their warranty with you due to aftermarket parts alone.
The manufacturer MUST prove the aftermarket modification caused the issue at hand. If they cannot do that, they must honor the warranty.
Like we’ve mentioned before in our articles, we are not lawyers. This is not legal advice. Seek your own lawyers for legal questions and problems.
At the end of the day, it’s highly unlikely your car window tint will void your warranty.
Long answer short: No.
Those who say tinted car windows make you a magnet for more authority attention don’t know what they’re talking about.
Police are not chasing down cars with tinted windows to write $25 “fix it” tickets. Instead, they’re focused on catching people committing criminal activity.
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Jet Black Tint installs car window tint within the states regulatory standards, which means if a cop does ask about your tint, you’ve got nothing to worry about.
Again, we’re not lawyers. This is not legal advice.
Yes. A quality tint installation matters, as well.
Bad tint quality and inexperienced tint installation can cost you more in the long run. How? One, you’ll need to replace the bad tint you installed. And if the installation was bad, you’ll need to replace the tint sooner than expected, which means your $150 investment turns into $1,000 in the matter of 18 months. If you’re tight on cash, this matters.
At the end of the day, get your car windows tinted by the pros.
It’s your decision, but here’s why we believe you should get your car windows tinted:
First, you get all the benefits of tinted windows without any downside. You literally add a small modification to your car and gain a whole lot more than it cost you to do it.
For example, a full car window tint can:
The downside to car window tint? You may have to get it removed to sell your car, if you cannot find someone to buy it, but…
There are millions of cars on the road today, which means there are millions of people who 1. Need a car, and 2. Want a car with window tint.
In less than 20 minutes, you can get your car window tint appointment scheduled.
All you have to do is:
When you talk with us, we’ll answer your questions and suggest the best car window tint for your vehicle.
You’ve got nothing to lose. Protect the inside of your car. Get your windows tinted today!
