What should I look out for when shopping for window tinting films for my car? While window films tend to carry a darker tint, changing the look of the car is not the sole purpose of installing them.

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They serve several functions that include blocking dangerous UV rays to protect passengers and reduce wear on the car ...

Carl Juste Miami Herald File Have you ever looked into the car next to you and couldn’t see the driver? Window tinting isn’t just about making cars look cooler. By filtering out the rays ...

Auto accessories shops have reported ... owners are allowed to tint all windows except the front windscreen, under the new Federal Traffic Law introduced on July 1. Window tints of more than ...

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Your local shop might be just round the corner ... with staff who know your name and always give a wave through the window. Wherever they are, convenience stores, newsagents, supermarkets and ...

Expired goods found at one of the shops that was inspected. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) began a week-long inspection of local shops on October 10 at Naledi Extension and Tladi.