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At first glance, a car’s headlights are just an aesthetic element when driving. However, have you ever considered the need to polish them to improve visibility in certain environments?
In this article, from our automotive glass workshop, we will explain why it is vitally important to polish car headlights to ensure your safety and give you the definitive keys to do so. We will also detail the penalties for not having properly polished headlights. Read on!
Headlight polishing with Ralarsa: what does it involve?
Headlight polishing in a vehicle is a simple and necessary process that you can have done at our workshop quickly and effectively. Keeping headlights clean and shiny is an investment, and in the long term, you’ll appreciate it for many reasons: you will improve the functionality of the vehicle, your comfort while driving, and your car’s associated value.
First, in our automotive glass workshop we remove all dirt accumulated on the headlights and any residue that might hinder the cleaning process. This is done so that the products we use later can penetrate more effectively.
Next, we carefully apply the products using circular movements. We ensure that we select the highest-quality products possible to give your vehicle a youthful, like-new appearance.
Finally, it is important to stress that headlight polishing should be done at least once a year. While there are other theories about frequency, at Ralarsa we care about your budget and believe once a year is enough. That said, you should check them from time to time and come to us at the first sign of abnormal performance.
It is essential to polish car headlights following our brand’s recommendations. Proper headlight cleaning allows for greater safety at the wheel, as it ensures you can be seen by other drivers, especially late in the afternoon and at night.
Alerting others to your presence helps you anticipate situations and make the right manoeuvres in the event of a possible accident. You won’t just protect yourself, but all other road users, as this helps avoid glare and sudden movements.
These are the penalties for not polishing your headlights
The DGT (Spanish Traffic Authority) can fine you for not having clean headlights. If they are very dirty and you cannot see clearly, your risk of an accident increases significantly.
The police may fine you up to €200 for driving with dirty headlights. Moreover, through speed cameras, they can detect that they are not in optimal condition and fine you accordingly. If the dirt on your headlights makes you invisible to other drivers, you can also face a €200 fine.
Finally, if headlight polishing is carried out in the street rather than in a private space or in an authorised and specialised automotive glass workshop, the fine can be as high as €3,000 if toxic substances are spilled on the public road.
Automotive glass workshop: choose Ralarsa!
Thanks to our quality products, you will notice optimal lighting in your vehicle that will guarantee your safety on the road, as well as that of other road users. With more than 40 years of experience, we are a leading company in the sector. Ralarsa has true experts who will clean your vehicle’s headlights without damaging the surface.
If you think your car needs this service, at Ralarsa we will be happy to assist you. Do not hesitate to contact us or find us in more than 250 workshops throughout Spain. We’ll find the best solution for you!
