How To Choose The Best Windshield Wipers For Your Car
By
Abdul Waha
Abdul Waha
November 24, 2024
Driving your new vehicle can be a joy until things start to go wrong. It might have been perfect o..to cut off the bottom of the wiper blades. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Brian Snelsonff the lot, but once weather and other factors take hold, your vehicle needs to be maintained. One of the items that requires attention is the windshield wipers. Though it is an easy task, it does take a few steps to figure out the perfect replacement. The first step before making the purchase is to compare brands and search for online discounts.
Do You Need To Change The Blades?
or none at all. My wiper blades have not moved in weeks and are good at trapping pine needles. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @cogdogblog
If your wiper blades are streaking, squeaking or skipping, it is time to replace the blades. The blades are made of rubber, so after several months and exposure to rain, heat, dust and anything else that comes flying at your windshield, the material breaks down. You might think that you can get away with using them for a bit longer, but these blades protect the glass and replacing the glass windshield is much more pricey compared to just the blades.
Consider Replacement Options
Lucas Wiper Blades. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Lucas Automotive
You can replace the blades in two ways: Taking your vehicle to a mechanic or replacing them yourself. This decision depends on how much time you personally want to spend versus how much you literally want to spend. If you don’t have a knack for vehicles or have made a mistake in the past with your wiper blades, paying the extra for labor might be worth it. However, if you want to figure it out yourself, you can save the extra twenty dollars or more and install them yourself.
Measure, Measure, Measure
Male auto owner checking windshield wiper at the street. Photo Credit: Envato @SkloStudio
The first important part is to measure your wiper blades that are on your car, both the driver side and the passenger side. Take a tape measure out to your car, gently lift each blade and measure from one end of the rubber that touches your windshield to the other side of the blade. The left and right wiper blades might be different lengths, and that is important to know. If you aren’t confident with the number, you can look in your owner’s manual, which should list the length.
Abdul Waha
I’m Abdul, a passionate writer who loves exploring diverse topics and sharing stories that resonate with readers. I find joy in diving into new subjects, whether it’s uncovering fascinating details, simplifying complex ideas, or crafting engaging narratives. When I'm not writing, I enjoy discovering new experiences that spark my curiosity and inspire my next piece.
