You may have wondered at some point about the importance of your vehicle’s glass — why it must always be kept in top condition, and why a car window should be repaired as soon as necessary.
The truth is that, although it may not seem like it, the glass on our vehicle — both the front, or windshield, and the rear window — is among the most important elements when it comes to passenger safety and the driver’s visibility at the wheel. Therefore, at the slightest sign of poor condition, we recommend visiting the workshop to repair scratched glass or replace the car window if there is no other option.
For this reason, in today’s article on the Ralarsa blog, we explain the consequences of one of the biggest enemies of car glass — potholes — and how these can cause various problems on the road. Keep reading and keep your car windows in perfect condition.
Repairing a car window damaged by a pothole in the road
One of the consequences of hitting a pothole during our journey is the breakage of the windshield or the car’s rear window, forcing an interruption of the trip to visit the workshop to repair the car window or even to replace the car glass. The main reason this happens is that potholes are often not repaired in time, and their condition only worsens with the passage of different vehicles over them. The asphalt and gravel that make them up loosen, and these loose particles on the road are often projected by the vehicles ahead.
Therefore, in areas of the route where the road is in poor condition and there are many potholes, it is important to be especially careful and keep a safe distance from the car in front. Having to repair scratched glass or repair a car window due to gravel on bumpy sections are among the most common situations we see at our Ralarsa workshops.
Moreover, in places where potholes have been temporarily patched, extra caution is needed — above all, keeping the recommended safety distance from other vehicles to avoid damage to both the windshield and the car’s rear window, as these patches also generate excess gravel on the road surface.
How to prevent having to replace a car window
The gravel found in potholes is the main culprit behind many windshield impacts. These impacts, combined with other factors, can turn a small chip into a crack large enough to require you to replace the car glass.
To prevent this, in the Ralarsa blog we have already explained how to prevent a windshield impact from spreading. In short, the most important thing is to act quickly and repair the broken glass as soon as even the smallest damage is detected.
Keep your vehicle’s windshield and rear window in perfect condition with Ralarsa
At Ralarsa workshops, we want to ensure that you can drive with the best possible visibility and, above all, safely. That’s why in our workshops you’ll find the best experts to trust with your vehicle’s glass. And although it may sound incredible, at Ralarsa something like repairing scratched glass only takes us a few minutes — always maintaining the quality and professionalism that define us.
In addition, we also offer services such as window tinting, headlight polishing, or treatments like ozone or rain‑repellent, perfect for keeping your car looking like it just left the dealership.
So don’t hesitate to visit your nearest Ralarsa workshop or request a home visit to keep your car in perfect condition at all times. And if you need to, you can also reach us through our customer service, available 24 hours a day. Count on Ralarsa for any problem!
