It's not just rain that can have an effect on how often your wiper blades need to be replaced. Snow, ice and mud can damage the rubber, while sun exposure may cause the blades to perish prematurely. Even car wax and exhaust fumes play a role in how long your wipers are likely to last.
Don't wait until winter to check your wiper blades - good visibility is vital year-round. Keep a clear view of the road by following our wiper blade safety tips below. Wiper blades are designed to last between six months and a year, depending on a number of factors such as usage, environment, and the quality of the blades themselves. As soon as you notice a decline in visibility, wiper blades should be changed. If your wiper blades leave streaks on your windscreen they'll likely need replacing.
To check, lift the wiper blade up and inspect the rubber for cracking or splitting. If the blades are free from visible damage, you may have debris such as leaves or dirt stuck on the screen.
Skipping blades are usually down to lack of use. If you've not used your wiper blades in a while particularly in hot weather , the blade can become out of shape, causing it to skip across your windscreen. Do your wiper blades squeak every time they clear your screen? We have a wide variety of automotive accessories for sale, including windshield wipers. Come to Ride Time now for a replacement — and be prepared for whatever Mother Nature decides to throw your way!
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Subscribe to the Ride Time blog! For more information on how to select the best blades for your car, check out our wiper blades buyers guide. Before we get into it, you should give your windscreen a clean to remove any dirt and grime. Take the time to remove any dirt, tree sap or bugs that have got stuck to it as this can affect wiping quality. When you remove the windscreen wipers, you leave the wiper blade arm exposed.
We recommend placing something soft against the windscreen glass, directly under the blade. A rolled-up towel is ideal, but any thick fabric will do. Step four: Lift your wiper arms Once your towel is in place, lift each wiper off the glass one at a time. On some vehicles, you may need to move your wipers into a specific position to gain access to them.
Check your vehicle handbook or search online for guidance if this is the case. Once the blades arms are lifted, you can remove the old blades. There are a variety of mechanisms to fix your blade to the arm. Some you will need to slide the blade down the arm to unhook it. Wiper blades can be recycled at your local waste collection facility. Be careful with the plastic coverings and be gentle with your wiper blades.
Using excessive force can cause the clips or housing to crack or break. Follow the instructions and take your time. On some cars, the passenger side and driver side wiper blades may be different lengths so make sure you are attaching the correct length blade to the correct side. You may need to use different clips to attach your wiper blade arms.
To use this, you will need to attach the new clip to the wiper blade then attach the blade to the wiper arm on your car.
Once your new wiper blades are securely in place, remove the towel protecting the windscreen and gently place them back on to the windscreen or rear window. Replacing worn-out wiper blades is a straightforward process that you should be able to do on your driveway. If you want to save yourself the hassle, let Halfords do the work. Windscreen wiper fitting is available at all Halfords stores. Please enable cookies in your web browser to improve your shopping experience.
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