It’s a question many people ask and few know the answer to. Surely, some have experienced that, during a trip, a stone has hit the windshield, causing a crack.
If we let it go, it will get bigger and bigger, and there will come a time when we will need to repair the broken windshield urgently to guarantee our safety on the road. But during the time we have a cracked windshield, is it safe to drive with a cracked windshield?
At Ralarsa, we have more than 250 workshops distributed throughout Spain. If you need a windshield repair or simply want to replace your wiper blades, visit one of our centres. Enter our website to see all the services we offer, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We are at your complete disposal!
Driving with a broken windshield
It all depends on the law — that is, it depends on the size of the crack. If you don’t want to take risks, at Ralarsa we carry out glass repair.
That said, you could be fined if the windshield crack is longer than 30 centimetres, if it runs across the full width or height of the windshield, or if it is located in the driver’s field of vision. If the crack meets any of these conditions, you may be sanctioned. In addition, you may fail the ITV (vehicle inspection) and be fined for driving with a broken windshield. In short, driving with any broken window is not the best idea, as it can lead to a fine and, beyond the financial aspect, you are putting your safety and that of the vehicle’s occupants at risk.
If you need a glass repair, don’t delay — visit one of Ralarsa’s 250 centres in Spain. Take advantage of the inspection to replace your wiper blades — we can do it for you in no time.
A broken windshield will not protect any passenger
Repairing a broken windshield is necessary and something we must keep in mind. Windshields are made of two laminated glass layers bonded together and specifically designed to perform a certain function. If one of the layers breaks, the laminate and the internal layer of the glass have enough strength to hold the windshield together. If the glass breaks, it will not shatter into pieces over the passengers, but the second layer will remain exposed.
It only takes a stone or an impact to put the occupants of the vehicle in danger. If your front windshield has a crack, do not hesitate to come to Ralarsa for your windshield repair.
Measures for a broken windshield
Driving with a cracked front windshield poses a high level of danger, as it directly affects driving, weakens the vehicle in the event of an accident, and does not comply with road regulations. For this reason, we give you the option of going to a Ralarsa workshop and carrying out the glass repair as soon as possible.
The cost of repairing a broken windshield is normally covered by insurance. Therefore, as soon as you see even a small crack, don’t hesitate to repair it and put your safety and that of your loved ones first. This way, you will avoid future problems, whether in the form of collisions or fines.
Depending on the size of the crack, a windshield repair or replacement will be necessary. If the crack is larger than a 2-euro coin, the windshield must be replaced. If it is smaller and does not interfere with the driver’s vision, a repair is possible. It’s worth noting that at Ralarsa we will always try to carry out a repair of the broken glass, as this helps reduce pollution and provides added sustainability for the planet.
Windshield repair at Ralarsa
Don’t risk having an accident on the road when travelling with your loved ones. Their safety is in your hands. Get ahead of any future problems and visit one of our 250 centres.
Do you have a crack? We repair broken windshields in very little time. Book an appointment on our website and learn about all the services we offer. We are ready to help you with whatever you need!
