For some people, tinting windows is only meant to make their cars look cool. You probably have more reasons for doing this on yours. Tint could also keep your car cool during sunny days and reduce glare. However, the greatest benefit of tinting is for safety.

Protection During an Accident
In case of a direct impact during an accident, there is a high risk of shattered glass flying and hitting you or the other passengers in the vehicle. Glass shards can cause lacerations and eye injuries. Passengers might also fly out of the car and die in case a shattered window creates an opening.

Tint provides a protective layer that ensures that glass doesn’t shatter after breaking. This could reduce cases of cuts from accidents. It could also protect passengers from intruding debris and ensure that airbags perform properly. Moreover, it could make the work of a tow truck easier when moving your car from the accident scene.

Keep Your Valuables Safe
Tinted windows can hide expensive items such as cameras, GPS units, and sound systems that are in your car. Would-be thieves can easily see these items from the outside and target to steal them. Keep your valuables safe by tinting the car’s window instead of installing an expensive alarm system.

In a matter of seconds, a thief can shatter your car window and grab your valuables. In the process, you could sustain injuries if your windows are unprotected. However, a tinted window can slow down access to your car’s interior. Also, if your vehicle is vandalized, the intact glass fragments make it easy for a tow truck to move it.
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Have you found yourself on the side of the road with your car unable to move? Probably you’ve called a towing company from Portland, OR and you are uncertain about what to expect once they arrive at the scene. There are lots of questions that can go through your mind at this time. Here are some important answers.

What to Expect During a Tow

The Arrival of a Tow Truck
On arrival, some towing company representatives may ask you to sign a form that indicates that you’ve received the required road assistance. If they do, don’t worry about it. It’s not an invoice. They are just documenting their records of service in the form.

Vehicle’s Destination
Does the towing company guarantee the safety of your vehicle once its transportation begins? It depends on how much you trust the professionals. That’s why you have to do proper research before hiring any company. Once they’ve started towing your car, the next place you might probably see it is at an auto body shop.

At the Auto Body Shop
Before working on your car, professionals usually require car owners to authorize the operation. This is usually a safety measure to ensure that you do not lose anything on your vehicle. The professionals must do a proper assessment before commencing the work on your car.

How to Get to The Vehicle’s Destination
There are a number of options that you can consider to get to the auto body shop. The best is calling a family member or friend to drive you there. You can also choose to take a ride on the towing company’s vehicle. Thirdly, you can hire a cab, which is an expensive option.

Contact us to learn more about vehicle towing and our local services.