CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A customer buys a used vehicle and assumes everything's legal -- but the window tint can get you in trouble.
Ask Al Postell, who bought a used car. When he went for his first inspection, he said it failed, because of the window tint.
"At first I felt disgusted," he said.
35 percent rule
Under North Carolina law, 35 percent of light has to get through the window.
That way, drivers can see out better (especially at night) and law enforcement can see in better. Postell said only 16 percent made it on his vehicle.
Fine or even jail time
That's a crime that comes with a fine up to $200 and even jail time, depending on your criminal history.
"It's off the charts frustrating," he said.
The dealership that sold him the car told Action 9 the tint was correct from the start and says it would have proven it, but it was too late. Postell had already taken the car to a body shop to have the tint redone, which cost $245, half of which the dealer agreed to pay in good faith.
Advice
Inspect a used vehicle before you buy, something Action 9 recommends anyway. And, if the tint looks dark, have that inspected, too. It costs extra to have the tint measured. Most places charge about $10.
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