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The summer is almost here again and its now the time that BMW owners are starting to think about keeping their little ones cool in the back of their BMW. Whilst air conditioning does this quite well, there is still the issue of how to prevent the harmful UV rays and heat caused by bright sunlight from harming our small passengers.

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In the past, it was common to have BMW rear windows tinted by a specialist tinting company. Aftermarket tinting of windows has always been a potential problem if the job wasn't performed properly. Poor window tinting can look unsightly if air bubbles are trapped between the film and the glass or it starts to peel because due to incorrect application. The film is also fairly easy to damage and a sharp or heavy object can make an unsightly tear or scratch that allows the full light of the untinted window to pass through, making the damage very obvious.

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Other damage can be caused to the film by the rubber seals on the windows rubbing against it. Sometimes, when the window is lowered, it can be seen where the film ends just before the top edge of the open window. Furthermore, if the film installer has to remove your glass or at the very least, remove your internal door panel, mechanical and electrical problems can be caused by incorrect reassembly of these components.

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It is for these reasons that BMW blinds are becoming increasingly popular. There are two types to choose from, which are original BMW blinds and aftermarket BMW blinds. The original BMW blinds are often of the roller blind type of design. In some cases, they may be retractable, either manually or electrically. There are also fixed original blinds available for certain models of BMWs too.

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Whilst the quality of original BMW blinds is excellent, their price reflects this. I recently was asked to supply an original quarter light blind to a customer with a BMW E38 7 series and it cost him over £130 for the one blind. It also seemed to me that it may be prone to damage through rough handling when being pulled out or retracted.

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Because of the way that they are fitted, the blinds can be removed in seconds and stored away, should they not be required at night or during periods of low sunlight. Such easy removal also allows for the inside of the windows to be easily cleaned. When you sell your BMW, you can remove the blinds and either fit them to your next BMW, assuming it is the same type, or sell them.

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A much better value type of BMW blind is the aftermarket fixed type. These blinds are designed to cover the full window to which they are fitted. They are fixed using a variety of clips or spring loading into the frame of the window. Unlike roller blinds that sometimes leave the area around the edge exposed, these blinds fill the full aperture of the window.

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The rear blind is in two halves. This allows easier and cheaper shipping when ordered online and also makes each half stronger and easier to handle and store rather than a large single piece rear window blind.

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From the outside, the aftermarket BMW blinds look simply stunning. They improve the look of your BMW tremendously. In addition, they make the rear seat area more comfortable for your child or dog and also make it quite difficult to see inside the car. This allows items to be left on the rear seat without them being so easily visible, therefore improving security.

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Should you wish to open the window to which the blind is fitted, then that is not a problem. As the blind is secured to the window frame and not the glass, the window can be opened as normal and can act as a bug screen to stop insects entering the inside of your BMW.

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At night, the blinds prevent glare from the headlights of vehicles travelling behind without obscuring visibility. Whether it be night or day, once you have got used to the blinds, you don't even notice that they are there.

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In the UK, insurance companies sometimes increase the annual insurance premium when the windows of your BMW have been tinted but the installation of blinds very rarely attracts insurance costs.

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So, as the summer gets nearer, whether you have a BMW or not, think about installing blinds rather than the more conventional and potentially problematic window tinting.