Visibility is fundamental to safe driving. Windshield blades should be replaced as soon as you notice a difference in driving visibility, or every six months, as a general rule of thumb.
Signs to look for include:
- Skipping
- Streaking
- Splitting
- Squeaking
- Broken frames
- Metal corrosion
- Visible cracks, tears and missing pieces
- Unsecured or hardened squeegee
Many environmental factors take a toll on your wiper blades, including airborne debris, moisture, oil, sun and extreme weather conditions. Evaluate both the rubber squeegee and metal frames to avoid common problems.
To extend the life of your wiper blades, gently wipe the rubber squeegee with a damp paper towel to remove debris and oil every once in awhile. Additionally, never use your wipers to de-ice your windshield. Pulling your wiper blades away from the windshield during winter months prevents ice build up, which will also extend the life of your wiper blades.
We hope we've given you some good tips and guidance on wiper blade maintenance. If you have any other questions or would like to check out our selection of wiper blades, give us a call or visit us at Morganton Honda. We're conveniently located at 1600 Burkemont Ave., Morganton, NC 28655 and we look forward to serving our neighbors from Morganton, Hickory, Asheville and Valdese.
