It’s true that windshield replacement pollutes the environment more than windshield repair. Although sometimes it’s inevitable to replace the windshield — for example, if you have a crack larger in diameter than a two-euro coin — replacement of the windshield, side windows, or rear window becomes mandatory.

At Ralarsa, we have over 40 years of experience and more than 250 workshops across the Iberian Peninsula, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands. We are a company recommended by the main insurance companies. If you are looking for a mobile windshield replacement, you are in the right place. Visit our website and discover all the services we offer. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re looking for a windshield replacement or a windshield repair. In this article, we will tell you about our commitment to the environment and windshield replacement.

Ralarsa and our commitment to the environment

Since 2021, at Ralarsa we have been working under the guidelines of Cary Group to achieve beneficial climate neutrality. To this end, at Ralarsa we always advocate performing a windshield repair before a mobile windshield replacement or a replacement at our equipped centres.

In addition, we are carrying out a very positive environmental action by planting trees in different parts of the country. We do all this to offset the environmental impact that activities like ours may entail so that our emissions reach net zero CO2.

At Ralarsa, we are also committed to recycling, since with the services we provide and the resources needed for windshield repair and replacement, we know we must reduce the use of steel and glass. Likewise, in all our workshops we have reduced the use of chemical products in vehicle maintenance — obviously without losing a shred of our usual service quality.

Thanks to the use of formulas that are environmentally respectful, we manage to reduce the use of natural resources, eliminating all possible harmful substances and handling all waste that damages the environment in the best way possible.

At Ralarsa, we always work with leading manufacturers in the sector. We use materials from top brands that are fully certified and approved, and also supplied via a sustainable supply chain. Ralarsa’s commitment to the environment is absolute — and for this reason, in addition to having impeccable material quality, we also carry out actions that are not related to automobiles but that benefit the environment and our surroundings.

How can windshield replacement be avoided?

To avoid a windshield replacement, it is necessary to follow these four tips. Get your pen and paper ready!

  • First: It’s very important to maintain a safe following distance. In addition to ensuring your own safety on the road, you will also avoid chips to the glass from road gravel.
  • Second: Watch out for temperature changes in winter. Do not remove ice from any of your windows with hot water, as this will encourage cracks to form.
  • Third: Defog the windows correctly. The best way to do this is by lowering the windows and waiting to gain visibility.
  • Fourth: As in winter, you should also watch out for temperature changes. Turning on the air conditioning immediately after getting into the car can increase the likelihood of needing a mobile windshield replacement or one at our centres. First, let the heat out, and then turn on the air conditioning.

The windshield cannot be repaired if the cracks are star-shaped or running cracks. It’s also important to note that these can easily spread across the glass due to sudden temperature changes. They can also grow larger from driving on very bumpy roads. Additionally, if the laminate starts peeling away from the windshield, that’s also a reason for a mobile windshield replacement or a replacement at the workshop.

If you need a mobile windshield replacement, don’t hesitate to visit our website and contact us to resolve any questions. At Ralarsa, we have over 40 years of experience and more than 250 workshops throughout Spain. We answer your questions through our live chat 24 hours a day. We look forward to seeing you at our Ralarsa workshops!