Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: JAX/St Augustine, FL
Programs: Delta Plat, Southwest RR, HHonors Diamond, Hertz PC, National EE
Posts: 529
On a ride back from a recent HLE, the Hertz driver mentioned that frequently get a rental back with tinted windows. Saw one of the branch's Taurus with tint riding down the road and noticed the little bar code sticker in the window. Drug dealers/distributors are tinting the windows for whatever reason when they "do business." A roll of tint is pretty cheap here in FL. Just gotta know a guy who knows how to apply it.
In addition, when they get caught in a rental by LEO, they can deny that they knew the dime bag was in the glove box. Also harder for LEO's to constantly track or watch a car, if they are constantly going through car rentals. Sketchy, yes but clever tactic.