Windshield
wiper is a small, but very important part of the car, which requires regular
maintenance and replacement, if necessary. When rain, autumn mud, leaves and
snow fall on the front and rear window, defective windshield wipers will become
quite unbearable and make driving more difficult or even dangerous. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.1188.lv/en/catalog/car-parts-630">Car part
and accessory shops</a> recommends
thinking about purchasing and installing wipers in advance, before the seasonal
difficulties start to remind about them. 

 

What defects of the windshield wipers deserve
attention? 

· Noise during wiping of the window

· The wipers fail to fit properly on
the glass – either too snug or the opposite – too loose 

· The glass is not fully cleaned

· Windshield wipers leave stains on
the glass

 

How should you spot and check these defects? 

Very simple
– by turning on windshield wiping function, but you must add windshield washer
fluid before. If you notice any of these defects, it is clear that the wipers
should be changed. 

 

What do these defects indicate of? 

· Mechanic damage of the wipers

· Excessive wear of the wipers

· Damages of other structural elements
of the wiper mechanism

 

What is the cause of these defects? 

· Weather — the more precipitation,
the quicker the windshield wipers wear down

· Mechanical damage, caused by
cleaning ice-covered or very dirty surface

· Cleaning windows without washer
fluid or using poor quality windshield washer fluid 

 

What is the service life of windshield wipers? 

To a
certain extent it depends on the manufacturer’s quality and other factors,
affecting the degree of wear and tear, but usually their service life is 4 – 6
months. After this period it is
recommended to change them to avoid damaging the windshield. 

 

What types of windshield wipers are there? 

· Framed wipers
or rubber wipers in metal frame will be cheaper and more popular in Latvia. 

· Frameless wipers have appeared on the market rather
recently. These are more expensive, but it is believed that they have better
appearance and service life.

· Hybrid wipers or
the gold middle between the framed and frameless wipers both in terms of price
and functionality 

 

Can I change the wipers myself? 

There is
nothing particularly complicated in this process, but the first time it is
better to leave replacement of windshield wipers to a professional, who will
show you how to do it, and then you will be able to change them yourself! After purchase of new wipers you can visit service and any car part you have
purchased will be installed in a qualitative manner!

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