During the summer period there is a significant increase in road travel. For this reason, it is necessary to keep your vehicle maintenance up to date, paying particular attention to aspects that directly affect driving safety, such as windscreens.
Due to exposure to extreme weather conditions, car windows are one of the key elements in any vehicle that suffer the most during summer. At Ralarsa, a glass workshop specialising in windscreen replacement and repair, we explain how to carry out effective maintenance of your vehicle’s glass to maximise safety at the wheel during the hottest months of summer. Read on and don’t miss anything!
Car windows in summer
The windscreen is one of the most important elements of a vehicle. Considering that the driver receives up to 90% of road information through sight, carrying out proper maintenance of the car windows is essential for safe driving.
During the summer and winter months, exposure to extreme temperatures and thermal differences generates great stress on a vehicle’s windscreen. For this reason, during these times of year, car windows are more likely to crack. These climatic conditions mean that a simple chip in your vehicle’s windscreen can quickly become an irreparable break.
If your car window has suffered an impact, it is necessary to go to your nearest workshop as soon as possible. At Ralarsa we offer a windscreen replacement and repair service that will leave your glass in perfect condition, with a lifetime guarantee on replacement work. Book your appointment now at Ralarsa — a glass workshop recommended by the best insurance companies!
Summer hazards that can affect visibility
During the summer months there are far more insects and, along with the large amounts of dust and sand projected by other vehicles, this can cause severe visibility problems that put driving safety at risk. Below, Ralarsa explains how to clean your car’s windscreen efficiently in each situation.
Insects, dust, and sand
The summer period is the time of year with the highest presence of insects, dust, and sand, meaning impacts on vehicle glass are much more frequent. Even though the marks caused by such impacts are difficult to clean, it is necessary to carry out regular windscreen cleaning to enjoy optimal visibility while driving.
In the case of insect impacts, to carry out effective windscreen cleaning it is essential to have an adequate level of windscreen washer fluid — because if you activate the wipers with an empty washer fluid reservoir, the blades will smear the dirt and greatly reduce the driver’s visibility, causing a dangerous situation.
However, if your car window is covered by a layer of sand or dust, it is very important not to activate the wipers, as this could damage the blades and scratch the vehicle’s glass. The most recommended solution is to clean using air or high‑pressure water.
Rain‑repellent treatment
At Ralarsa we have a network made up of more than 240 workshops across the peninsula, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. In all our centres, specialising in windscreen replacement and repair, we offer a wide variety of services that will give you greater visibility and safety at the wheel.
Among the services you will find at Ralarsa glass workshops is the rain‑repellent treatment. This treatment involves the application of a liquid composed of a series of acrylic resins and transparent polymers, among other elements, sprayed onto the vehicle’s windscreen. This process means that at speeds of around 80 km/h rain droplets will slide off upon hitting the windscreen, giving the driver better vision and reducing the use of wipers. The treatment takes about 5 minutes to apply and lasts for approximately 15,000 kilometres.
And that’s not all! Having a rain‑repellent treatment performed during the summer and winter months is a very good option to consider. As well as reducing water resistance on the windscreen, this process minimises insects, dust, or sand sticking to the glass during the summer and impedes freezing during the coldest winter nights.
At Ralarsa, a glass workshop specialising in windscreen replacement and repair, we offer a wide variety of professional quality services so you can enjoy maximum safety while driving. We invite you to browse our website, where you will find a booking system to arrange your appointment in just a few steps. We look forward to seeing you!
