In recent years, window tinting has grown exponentially and become a very common service. Nowadays, some modern cars come with certain tinted windows already installed, as long as they are approved tinted windows, since only the rear ones are allowed.

There are professional workshops that carry out this service, such as Ralarsa, which offers customers the chance to legally and officially tint car windows. In this article, we will explain whether carrying out this service is legal and what benefits it offers. To find out the cost of car window tinting, visit our website and book your appointment – our technicians are waiting to leave your car spotless!

Is it legal to tint all windows?

It is not legal to tint all windows, except when it comes to the rear ones. According to the regulations on tinted windows in Spain, it is not permitted to darken either the front windows or the windshield. In other words, the driver must have a 180º field of vision, which means the option to tint the front windows is completely ruled out.

As we can see on the road, vehicles that have opted to tint their windows have them on the rear side windows and the rear windshield. However, as with every rule, there are exceptions. In this case, it applies to vehicles for people who suffer from lupus or other conditions aggravated by exposure to sunlight. This is provided they carry medical authorisation verifying their situation. Also included in the exceptions are official vehicles and people under special protection.

Benefits of using tinted windows

Approved tinted windows have gone beyond being just a passing trend adopted by people to improve their vehicle’s aesthetics, becoming an element that offers multiple benefits. What are they?

First of all, they provide privacy for the vehicle’s passengers. In addition, the treatment protects against ultraviolet radiation, which directly affects our skin, eyes, and more. Therefore, if you suffer from any condition that could be aggravated by sun exposure, it is advisable to tint your windows. It is worth mentioning that the vast majority of solar protection film manufacturers offer 99% protection against UVA rays.

It also protects against infrared radiation, thanks to filters designed to repel it. While sometimes confused with UV radiation, infrared radiation generates heat, warming the objects it strikes. The consequence is that this solar radiation increases the temperature inside the vehicle.

The efficiency of the air conditioning system is also improved. With less heat entering the vehicle, the air conditioning works less to regulate the interior temperature. This means less fuel consumption and, in the long term, savings – as long as the tinted windows are approved.

Tinting car windows also offers protection against potential broken glass in the event of an accident, as it prevents the glass from shattering into smaller pieces that could cause serious injury. Even if the glass cracks into fragments, the film attached to it keeps it in one piece.

Finally, it reduces glare when driving at night. It may seem surprising, but this is a more common scenario than many people think, and thanks to darkened glass, the risk is reduced.

Window tinting with Ralarsa

If you want to improve your driving comfort and vehicle safety, tinting your car’s windows is the solution. Visit one of Ralarsa’s professional workshops, where you will find our team of specialists ready for any service related to glass replacement and repair. Choose your centre from among more than 250 workshops across the country and go for a legal and approved window tinting service.

Would you like to know more details, such as the cost of tinting car windows? Visit our website and send us your questions. At Ralarsa, we take care of your vehicle, pampering it down to the last detail so you can enjoy every journey. We look forward to seeing you!