Wiper Blades
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Wiper Blades
How long should it take for a pair of wiper blades to wear out? I had mine replaced a week after I bought the car in April because they were cracked, and I think they put on a bad replacement pair. They just scrape across the windshield and sort of smear water/condensation rather than smoothly wiping it away.
Would I be correct in thinking this should be covered free of charge? I've used them probably less than 10 times in consistent rain. I only waited until my first service to get them checked because I didn't want to trek the 50 miles to the dealer. Thanks!
Would I be correct in thinking this should be covered free of charge? I've used them probably less than 10 times in consistent rain. I only waited until my first service to get them checked because I didn't want to trek the 50 miles to the dealer. Thanks!
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Doubtful that something like that is covered under warranty but it all depends on your dealer. Personally I replace mine twice a year during my service intervals but only because I have a long commute and use them often. To me its worth it for the minimal cost to have them regularly replaced.
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I'm on 10 months and they are still perfect. Wiper blades have two killers.
#1 is wiping the windshield without sufficient liquid, wiping on a dry windshield is the equivilant of locking up your tires at 60MPH, kills them instantly. don't try and save a squirt of windshield cleaner, douse it and keep it wet.
#2 is the sun drys out rubber. the more powerful the sun & the warmer the temp the faster they will get eaten up.
#1 is wiping the windshield without sufficient liquid, wiping on a dry windshield is the equivilant of locking up your tires at 60MPH, kills them instantly. don't try and save a squirt of windshield cleaner, douse it and keep it wet.
#2 is the sun drys out rubber. the more powerful the sun & the warmer the temp the faster they will get eaten up.
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Originally Posted by silverG2007
Rain-X helps them work better.
Something else that kills wipers: Dirt and grime.
I wipe off my wipers with a paper towel every time I fill my car with gas. They last much longer and work better this way.
Something else that kills wipers: Dirt and grime.
I wipe off my wipers with a paper towel every time I fill my car with gas. They last much longer and work better this way.
How much are you guys paying for the windshield wipers at the dealership?