Windshield Wipers
Industry estimates say approximately 50% of us are driving with
replace those old, ratty ones you have on your car now.
Time For New Blades
Automobile experts suggest and recommend that windshield wiper blades be changed once a year, but it really depends on the quality and wear of the blade. Here are some clues you need replace those old blades.
* Cracked or torn rubber: splits, gouges or flaps on the blade.
* Hard rubber: blade that's discolored and deteriorating.
* The blade has ragged edges.
* The blade is bent, causing irregular wiping patterns.
Windshield Wiper Basics
So when you decide that you need some new
wiper system.
* The
windshield wiper arm. The motor is designed to operate at a variety of speeds.
* The windshield washer system is mechanically separate from the wiper system. The washer system includes a
spray nozzles mounted near the wipers or on the wiper arms.
* While you can fill the washer tank with water and household window cleaner, we strongly recommend you use specifically designed
washer fluid because it contains a mild antifreeze for cold weather driving. Windshield ice buildup while driving is very dangerous.
* Checkout out our
windshield washer tanks, if you lost yours.
Replacing Wipers
Replacing your old wipers with the best
change your blades.
# First,you must remove the old blade. Pull the entire
arm away from the windshield. And be careful not to scratch your paint or glass.
# Depress the small tab on the wiper around where it meets the metal arm. Slide the blade off of the arm.
# Gently lower the blade-less arm back on the windshield so it doesn't snap back.
# Put the
new blade on the arm, the same process as taking the old one off, just in reverse order.
Popular Brands
Here are some brands of
universal windshield wipers that consumers have found to be of the highest quality at an appropriate price.
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Rain X Wiper Blades
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Anco Wiper Blades
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Bosch Wiper Blades
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Valeo Wiper Blades
Top Sellers
Here are some of the best selling wiper blades right now.
Tricked Out Wipers
Yes, you can even trick out your windshield wipers now. Spice up your boring old wipers with an LED
Windshield washer nozzle lights are a cool way to give your ride a unique look at night.
Marine Wipers
If you are looking for replacement
manually operated to clear off the occasional splash of water.
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