VEP RFID Tag Placement for Cars with Sunroofs

A Room with a View: Sunroofs and VEP

There's nothing better than opening up the sunroof on a beautiful day, right? That feeling of space and light is why so many of us love them. But if you've got a car with a sunroof or a big panoramic roof, you might be wondering if it causes any trouble when it's time to install your VEP RFID tag.

We get that question a lot, and the simple answer is: nope, not a problem! As long as the tag is put on correctly, your sunroof makes no difference at all. Our professional installers at MyMechanic know all the little details for every kind of car, so we'll make sure your tag is placed perfectly, well out of the way of your sunroof.

The Fundamentals of RFID Placement

Sunroof or not, the basic rules for where to stick that RFID tag don't change. It's got to be:

• On the front windscreen. And only the front windscreen—not the sunroof glass or any other window.
• On the passenger's side. For our right-hand-drive cars, that means on the left.
• Clear of the edges. The tag needs a bit of breathing room, so it has to be at least 5cm away from the side pillar and the top edge of the windscreen.

Why Sunroofs Don't Cause Problems with Correct Installation

So why isn't your sunroof a big deal for our expert installers? It's pretty simple, really.

There's plenty of space.

The sweet spot for the tag on the passenger's side is miles away from the sunroof's metal frame or any moving parts, so there's zero chance of signal interference.

It needs to be on something that doesn't move.

An RFID tag needs to be on a fixed, stable surface. Your windscreen is perfect; your sunroof, which slides and tilts, is not. We'll always stick to the windscreen.

We're already dodging other things.

Honestly, we're more focused on avoiding the tinted, dotted area at the top of the windscreen and any high-tech ADAS sensors. Compared to that, your sunroof is a piece of cake.

Trust MyMechanic for a Guaranteed-to-Work Installation

The last thing you want is to be stuck at the border because your tag won't scan, all due to a bad placement job. Why risk it? The team at MyMechanic handles the whole VEP journey for you, from the paperwork right down to the final, all-important sticker placement.

• We take a good look at your car's specific layout—sunroof, sensors, and all.
• We only use official, top-quality VEP RFID tags, and we guarantee that when we're done, the placement will be 100% compliant and work perfectly every time you cross the border.

Frequently Asked Questions