When is it Time to Replace Windshield Wipers on a car?
Here at Gil’s Auto Sales we take a lot of pride in offering automotive advice and tips on our blog. We recently had a customer walk into our dealership and ask, when is it time to replace windshield wipers on a car? We thought that this is a question that a lot of other people might be wondering about as well. Therefore, we have decided to answer it in this article, continue reading to learn more.
The windshield wipers on your car are extremely important. They help to improve your visibility during adverse weather conditions and drastically reduce your chances of getting in an accident. However, windshield wipers on cars do not last forever and eventually become very ineffective. Therefore, it’s important to understand when you need to replace your windshield wipers and that is what we are going to talk about in the paragraphs that follow.
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Have you Changed Your car Windshield Wipers Recently?
The windshield wipers on your vehicle should be replaced every six months to a year. However, we recommend changing them sooner if you start to notice a difference in driving visibility. There are a few signs that your wiper blades are starting to wear out that you should be watching out for. If your wiper blades start to squeak, chatter, skip, smear or streak it means that they are worn out and need to be replaced as soon as possible.
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There are several things that cause the wiper blades on a car to start to deteriorate, including: sun, oil, airborne debris, moisture, acid rain and more. If your vehicle is exposed to those things on a regular basis your windshield wipers may need to be replaced sooner than they normally would have. Feel free to reach out to us here at Gil’s Auto Sales if you have any additional questions about when to change your wiper blades or how to install them. We would be more than happy to answer your questions.