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Title: tinted windows
Post by: Dr. Martin Gooter Bling on May 31, 2021, 06:08:44 pm
does anybody know what the crack is with tinted windows.
i see a lorra cars these days that have the rear passanger windows tinted up and i believe it's the glass itself that's darkie as opposed to a dark film that you can just peel off. i think i heard a cunt say to me a while ago that he bought a car with rear tinted windows and it failed suitability and he had to buy two non tinted windows and have them fuckin swapped out for all prices like a cunt. i presumed what he was saying at the time was a loada bollocks.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: watty on May 31, 2021, 06:26:18 pm
Dunno.  I also believed the NTA did not like tinted windows at all at all.  But you see loads of taxis with tinted windows.

I also met a guy who bought a brand new Camry hybrid (€48k ?) who couldn't pass suitability & waited for 2 weeks for non-tinted windows to come into Ireland.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: watty on May 31, 2021, 06:29:04 pm
https://www.nationaltransport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Passing_the_SPSV_Inspection_Checklist_06.2016.pdf (https://www.nationaltransport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Passing_the_SPSV_Inspection_Checklist_06.2016.pdf)

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Tinted Windows:  Is the glass next to passengers clear, i.e. the glass approval number does not show the Roman numeral ā€œVā€ next to the approval mark?

Well, that clears that up!  :2cheers
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: watty on May 31, 2021, 06:33:17 pm
https://www.nationaltransport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Initial_Suitability_Inspection_Manual.pdf (https://www.nationaltransport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Initial_Suitability_Inspection_Manual.pdf)

(https://i.ibb.co/y6rPqdj/Tint.jpg)

Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: mercenary for hire on May 31, 2021, 06:35:05 pm
Off topic as usual...but I recommend none of yis change vehicles until yous are absolutely positive that you won't get another year from your vehicle.

The nice chap that passed out my car last week kinda hinted that blokes like me might get another year in 2022.Just his opinion but it's still possible.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: watty on May 31, 2021, 07:37:21 pm
I'm in the same boat as you.  My worry is that the NTA newsletter said normal service is resuming soon and implied that the 2022 taxis are outta luck.  Why would they say that?  I was kinda surprised because, if RC's stats are right, there's over 1,500 of us!
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: markmiwurdz on May 31, 2021, 09:22:10 pm
https://www.nationaltransport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Initial_Suitability_Inspection_Manual.pdf (https://www.nationaltransport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Initial_Suitability_Inspection_Manual.pdf)

(https://i.ibb.co/y6rPqdj/Tint.jpg)

To cut a long story short,all door windows have a small capital letter (denotes the shade) with a circle around it (in the corner),if that letter has a smaller letter v over it it's a fail.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: mercenary for hire on May 31, 2021, 09:23:14 pm
 I'm really only relicensing it now to buy some time until we're back in business without restrictions.It would kill me to put something nice on the road while we're under the threat of more lockdowns.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: Octavia1 on June 01, 2021, 08:12:14 am
Can anyone explain why they only tint the back windows?
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: mercenary for hire on June 01, 2021, 08:43:27 am
It's illegal to do the front and passenger ones in many countries for safety reasons so the manufacturer just to the rear from the factories.

I dunno about yous but I can't wear sunglasses while driving because it reduces my visibility too much.I can't see what's coming in my mirrors with them on.Also it makes me look too cool.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: Shallowhal on June 01, 2021, 10:57:53 am
Nearly all car coming onto the market have the rear passenger door windows tinted....the NTA must be rubbing their hands knowing this makes it more difficult and an expense for drivers.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: john m on June 01, 2021, 11:12:33 am
Tinted Windows did Elvis Costello record that ?
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: Shallowhal on June 01, 2021, 11:17:44 am
Tina Turner did Steamy Windows.....the NTA probably ban them aswell.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: silverbullet on June 01, 2021, 11:49:12 am
Tina Turner did Steamy Windows.....the NTA probably ban them aswell.
Frank D Sociopath does tinted widows. 8)
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: Rat Catcher on June 01, 2021, 12:04:00 pm
They've no problem with tinted drivers.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: silverbullet on June 01, 2021, 12:07:51 pm
They've no problem with tinted drivers.
Imagine all this palaver was to address the rumour that them blackfellas would have another fella in the back of their MPV when picking up girls on street hails.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: Rat Catcher on June 01, 2021, 12:13:35 pm
I think it was more that clients couldn't readily see if a car was occupied or not, partly because drivers have yet to master the roof sign switch. Given that most use apps these days it's not such an issue any more.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: silverbullet on June 01, 2021, 12:26:15 pm
I think it was more that clients couldn't readily see if a car was occupied or not, partly because drivers have yet to master the roof sign switch. Given that most use apps these days it's not such an issue any more.
That was the P.R. version.

Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: Shallowhal on June 01, 2021, 12:43:26 pm
Tina Turner did Steamy Windows.....the NTA probably ban them aswell.
Frank D Sociopath does tinted widows. 8)

I think they're more tainted!!
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: markmiwurdz on June 01, 2021, 03:42:59 pm
It's because we carry so many bogeys around the Gards at a checkpoint can see into the back seats without any hasslehof.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: Shallowhal on June 01, 2021, 03:55:30 pm
Speak for yourself Marky....i have standards....drunks and prozzies....and the occasional shemale!!