Before adding an alternate tint, be sure to check your state laws regarding the amount of tint you can put on your car windows. There may be different standards for the front side windows as well as for the windscreen. SUV usually come from the factory with darker rear and side windows. Also keep in mind how much you drive at night, because the darker your windows, the harder it is to see.
As for beating the summer heat when you park your car, a winning combination is to cover the inside of your windshield with a sun visor and install tinted ceramic on your side and rear windows. Keeping your car cool is not only a matter of comfort but also a matter of safety.
“People often think that it takes a really hot, sunny day for your car to heat up quickly. And that’s not true at all,” says Emily Thomas, head of automotive safety at Consumer Reports. “It’s important that you never leave unsupervised children or animals in a vehicle. Your car can heat up very quickly even on cloudy days.
Also, if you have child car seats In your vehicle, metal loops can get very hot, says Thomas. Be careful that the metal parts do not burn your child when you put him in the seat. It is best to cover the car seat with a blanket when exiting the vehicle to prevent metal parts from heating up in direct sunlight.