We have all had that anxious feeling when you have to stop at a traffic light at night. We all have the habit of checking the car to make sure there are no valuables in sight. Some might ask us why we have such intense feelings and exhausting habits. The answer is that statistically, there is a high chance of a smash and grab incident in those situations. Luckily, there are ways to guard yourself, by getting a smash and grab tint placed on your vehicle. Read more to find out how this secure tint can help to keep you safe.
What is it?
Let’s look at smash and grab tint, and how it can help keep you and your loved ones safe. Simply put, smash and grab tint is a type of window sheet placed over your windows that can protect the glass from breaking upon forced pressure. The tint uses Xenon Film, a highly sophisticated material that uses the latest technology, making it a strong and reliable material placed.
Why do you need smash and grab tint?
Many people don’t believe it’s necessary to have such a specific tint on your windows. Wouldn’t it just be better to park in safe areas? Or be more aware of your surroundings? While that may be true, you can’t always expect things to go perfectly. This is why having smash and grab tint, just for that added safety is well worth the effort and expense. The tint provides a darker cover over your windows so potential criminals can’t see what’s in your car at any time. When an object is thrown at your car’s tinted window, the smash and grab tint will prevent it from breaking.
If you are in the car during a smash and grab, this gives you a real chance to escape, allowing you to get to a place of safety and call for help. That small amount of protection will most definitely provide you with a sense of peace, knowing you, your family, and your belongings are safe.
How does it work?
Smash and grab tint is a thick layer of film placed on your windscreen and windows, ultimately protecting the glass from shattering in cases of applied pressure. The film acts as a barrier, allowing you more time to react and escape danger. In cases when a perpetrator is trying to steal from an empty car, it will allow more time for spectators to call for security or the police.
Do you really need a smash and grab tint?
If there is a smash and grab while you are in the car, you have most likely been caught unaware. Whether you are listening to your favourite music or chatting with your passengers, you are most likely not expecting a smash and grab. However, when it does happen, most people panic or freeze up, and before you know it, the perpetrator has already taken your valuables.
Now, if you had a specialized tint installed, things might have been a little different. While the perpetrator would still attempt to smash and grab, they would not be able to access you or your belongings any time soon. Knowing this, you have plenty of time to make your escape. So the question of whether you really need to smash and grab tint on your car’s windows would be, absolutely, yes!
What is the difference between smash and grab tint vs. regular tint?
While placing a regular darkened tint on your vehicle’s windows might offer some sort of protection, preventing perpetrators from looking into your car and finding your valuables, it does not stop them from still smashing the windows and getting access to you and your valuables. This is because the smash and grab tint, unlike other tints, is a much thicker material that will prevent perpetrators from gaining access to your vehicle. A regular window film varies in thickness ranging between 25 and 50 micrometers. This type of tint is much thicker at 100 micrometers and is laminated for strength.
How much will installing smash and grab tint on your car cost?
The question of how much it would cost to install a smash and grab tint is equivalent to how much it would cost to give you and your loved ones a sense of security. The cost of this tint truly depends on the type of tint you would like, and the prices vary according to the dealers/service providers. On average, you would spend between R1800-R4500 per vehicle, once again, depending on who you use as your service provider. This is quite a steep price range, but you can always find bargains or deals that would suit your budget.
You now know everything you need to know about smash and grab tint and how it can keep you and your loved ones safe. So book your vehicle in to install this special tint today, and give yourself a big pat on your back.
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