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Moving from FL to Boston- Need inspection station that will pass 35% tint

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Old 06-13-2012, 05:51 PM
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Moving from FL to Boston- Need inspection station that will pass 35% tint

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The wife and I are moving to Boston July 1st and I'm worried about getting an inspection sticker. Her white/graphite sedan has 35% tint on the sides and back. The max in Mass is 35%. I've read that some inspection stations won't pass a car with 35% as the factory glass is slightly tinted putting the total number around 25- 30%. It would break my heart to have to get it re-tinted. The 35% looks sweet.

Anyone know of a "tint friendly" inspection station? I'd be willing to drive anywhere...

Thanks!!!
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i have a friend right next to me that had his audi A5 registerred in mass before he bought his S4 a few months ago. he had 20% on his 5, but said he won't tell me where he had it inspected for obvious reasons. he said 35% is legal, and that you shouldn't have a problem with it...even with the inherant 4% tint in the windows.
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also, might wanna post something in the regional forum. might have better luck over there.
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35 is legal in MA, I've had it on my last few cars, never a problem.
And there are plenty of stations who never even look at the tint.
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Gbest- Where do you get your cars inspected? If you don't want to post please PM me.

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Old 06-13-2012, 08:31 PM
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In north Easton Ma.
Even if your tint is darker, all you need to do is arrive with the windows down!
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