Yup, the snow is still here and coming down, and we cannot wait till spring! But wait, spring brings rain…we can’t catch a break! This means there is no better time than NOW to get your vehicle ready for everything mother nature will continue to throw at it! The first thing you should check/replace is your wipers. We all know how important our wipers are but many of us overlook our wipers when it comes to maintenance. So this week we are helping figure out if it’s time for your wipers to call it quits or if they’re still in good enough shape to take on the spring showers! If you’re not sure how to tell if your wipers need to be replaced, then take a look at our tips below and if you need any help replacing them or purchasing wipers, stop into Carriage Traders or visit our site to schedule a service appointment!
It’s time to change your wipers if….
- Streaking occurs when the rubber squeegee dries, hardens, and cracks
- Skipping occurs when the blade develops a curvature from lack of use
- Wearing occurs with extensive use and is when the rubber edges are rounded instead of squared
- Splitting is caused when the sun’s rays penetrate the rubber squeegee, causing it to break down
- Bent frames are caused by inconsistent contact with the glass surface, creating streaking or skipping
If you’re running outside to go inspect your vehicle to see if it’s time to change your wipers be sure to look for the following!
- Broken frames
- Metal corrosion
- Visible cracks
- Rounded squeegee edges
- Loose or unsecured wiper blades
- Check that the squeegee is secure in the wiper frame
Visibility is extremely important to safe driving. Although drivers depend on their wiper blades to clear rain, sleet, snow, etc., many wait too long to replace them. Do yourself a favor and be sure to maintain wiper blades regularly which can maximize your visibility, efficiency, and reliability! If you want some tips on how to maintain the life of your wiper blades check them out below!
- When you get gas, be sure to clean your windows too
- Clean your squeegee often
- Never use your wipers to de-ice your window
- Pull your blades up during snow/ice storms
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