Depending on what the weather is like where you live, having functional windshield wipers is key to both your own convenience and your safety. At Peruzzi Mazda, we use genuine Mazda parts, including new wiper blades. Here is a guide to see if it is time for you to replace your windshield wiper blades.
1. Bent Frame
This can happen easily, especially in the winter when you’re constantly lifting the blades to scrape ice and snow away from your windshield. If you see that your blade’s frame is bent or twisted in any way that prevents good contact with the glass, it’s time for a replacement.
2. Cracked Rubber
You just can’t get a good contact if the rubber of the blades is cracked or split. This is the most common sign that it’s time to replace your blades.
3. Streaks
If your windshield wipers are leaving large streaks across your windshield, they aren’t doing their job. Sometimes you can simply wipe them with a paper towel. But if the streaks persist, it is time for new blades.
4. Bad Windshield Contact
Even if the rubber looks fine, the frame looks straight, and you aren’t getting streaks, you can still sometimes have a problem with the wipers not staying in contact the whole time. If you notice that the wipers aren’t fully cleaning your windshield, it’s time to replace your blades.
5. Squeaks and Chattering
If your wipers make an unpleasant noise when in operation, it’s time to replace them. Those squeaky sounds often mean that the blades aren’t in contact consistently with the glass when moving across your windshield.
What to Do Next
If you are experiencing any of these signs, come down to our Fairless Hills Mazda dealership to get your blades replaced. Our Mazda service team can quickly install new blades for you. We look forward to helping you!
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