![]() ![]() You can jam into your wiper blade while scraping snow and bend it permanently – resulting in poor performance on the road. This is especially common when scraping ice and snow off of your car in the winter. Wiper frames can be damaged quite easily. If a particular area of your windshield just won’t get clean, check out the frame of the blade – the rigid plastic and metal that keeps the blade in place. The Frame Of The Blade Is Bent Or Damaged This results in poor vision while driving. Again, a bit of squeaking is normal – but “chattering” means that plastic is being dragged across the glass, and the rubber is not contacting it properly. If you’re hearing a lot of dragging and squeaking from your wipers when they’re dragged across the glass, it’s probably time to replace them. You’re Hearing Too Much Squeaking And “Chattering” Your wipers could just be dirty, and need to be wiped down with a cloth – but it’s more likely that the rubber is failing, and not contacting your windshield properly. A little bit of streaking is normal – but if you notice a film of grime, dirt, or water on your windshield even after you spray windshield wiper fluid, your wipers may need to be replaced. Streaky wipers are a sure-fire sign that your windshield wipers should be replaced. Your Wipers Are Leaving Streaks On Your Windshield This means that performance will be affected – and you won’t be able to see clearly. ![]() If the rubber is cracking or looks brittle, it won’t make proper contact with the windshield. The rubber on your wipers can be damaged by exposure to the elements, and UV rays. The Rubber On The Blades Is Cracked Or Failing In this article, we’ll take a look at the top 6 signs you should replace your wipers ASAP. The team at Ride Time knows that the winter weather can take a big toll on your wiper blades in Winnipeg. They are responsible for letting you see clearly – through snow, sleet, ice, hail, and even mud and dirt! Without your wipers, you wouldn’t be able to stay safe on the road.Īnd wipers need to be replaced fairly often – often every 6 months to a year, depending on how much you drive, and how harsh your climate is. The job of your windshield wipers is a humble – but important one. ![]()
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