You probably already know how important it is to change your engine oil, oil filter regularly, check your tyres and brake pads periodically.
However do you know it is also very important to check and replace your windshield wipers? Wipers serve the vital function of helping drivers see clearly in rainy day, removing water efficiently off the windscreen to help maintain visibility on the road ahead.
Most car owners, they always forget to periodically check the condition of their wiper blades, when they flick the switch to use them, the wiper can not perform clearly, the wiper start to make noise, they think of the wiper blades, they have been long time not check the wiper blades.
Many traffic accident are caused because of the windshield wiper, car owner don't replace the broken wiper timely and the vision not clear in rainy day.
Life is only once, but you can buy a lot of wipers, cherish life, please replace the wipers in time. Don't save money on wiper blades, it is as important as brake pads.
If you want to save money on windshield wiper, the only way is to make your windshield wiper life longer.
5 methods to extend your wiper blade life:
1. Park your car in the shade
Sunlight is the great destroyer of vehicle paint, plastic, rubber and upholstery. UVA/UVB rays and heat from the sun degrade the plastic and rubber of car wipers, causing them to become brittle and prone to cracking prematurely. Now more and more car owners choose to apply frameless windshield wiper, frameless windshield wiper is make of plastic parts, spring steel, rubber refill, So, parking in the shade helps extend the life of your wiper blades. Parking in the shade not only protects your wiper blades, but also protect your tires.
2. Make sure your fluid reservoir is full
Check your wiper fluid reservoir often, and never forget to refill it with water and windscreen wiper fluid (if you use this). This ensures you can clean your windscreen when flicking the switch of wiper balde and provide sufficient lubrication during wiper blade moving on the windscreen. Never run your wipers when the windscreen doesn't have any water on it.
3. Keep the rubber blades clean
Use a soft, clean cloth and water or glass cleaner to remove all the dirt and debris on the rubber blade of wiper. Particles can cling to the rubber blades and cause them to degrade whilst possibly scratching your windscreen's surface. Washing your car will help to keep windscreen glass clean and rubber blade clean, which will greatly reduce the wear and tear of the rubber strip.
4. Life your wiper blades if it is freezing
Remember this tip for next winter! If frost or snow is forecast, and your car is parked outside in the environment, lift your wiper arms and place a cloth between the wiper and the screen. Maybe you don't understand why do this. If your wiper blades are against the windscreen in freezing conditions, they may freeze in position, when you try to activate your wipers, the edge of rubber blade could tear, costing you a new set of wiper blades and risk damaging your wiper motor.
5. Use quality wiper blade
When you want to replace a new set of wiper blades. You maybe confused that how to choose the wipers. There are many brands in the market. You buy a quality wiper, it seems you pay more money, but actually it save you money. It is similar to our cloth, shoes. If you buy quality cloth and shoes, although you pay more money, you can wear it more years, also it make you more comfortable. A set of quality wiper blades bring you longer span life, and also make your drive more quiet and comfortable.
Yujin Xiamen Plastic Manufacturing Co., Ltd is a professional wiper blade factory direct supplier. Yujin company supply premium quality windshield wipers, many famous brands from worldwide are cooperating with it after strict sample test. Autobacs, Magneti Marelli, Marvel Automotive Group, OTTO, Hi-Tec oil, BLOOM......
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