When should the windshield wipers be replaced?

With winter over, it's time to evaluate windshield wiper blades.

It is not an easy winter. Sometimes the weather conditions can change drastically on the same day. A few centimeters of snow fell in the morning, and it's already raining in the afternoon. So there is no shortage of work for the cleaners. With the arrival of spring, it's time to check whether the wiper blades need to be replaced with new ones.

Snow, ice, road salt and dirt put a lot of stress on the wiper blades, and they can wear out surprisingly quickly. Now that the days are slowly getting longer and the sun is shining low, many drivers are noticing that the wipers leave streaks and the windshield seems to fog up. So it's time to inspect the wiper blades and replace them if necessary.

When is it time to change wiper blades?

A streaked, uneven cleaning result does not automatically mean that the wiper blades are worn. Few drivers remember the need to regularly clean the wiper blades, so often just a thorough cleaning of the wipers with a cloth and window cleaner will greatly improve the appearance.

In addition, it is worth checking that there are no stains on the windshield that interfere with the operation of the wipers. If the glass has a hard, thick stain, they will lift the wiper blade off the glass every time they move over the area, which will naturally reflect in the cleaning result. Such stains can also tear the rubber parts of the wiper blades, so it is worth cleaning them from the glass surface as soon as possible.

If, upon closer inspection, the wiper blades are torn or cleaning does not improve even after cleaning the wiper, it is worth replacing the wipers with new ones. If you drive a lot, wiper blades usually wear out in about a year.

Frameless wipers are perfect for winter weather

Bosch Aerotwin frameless wiper blades are ideal for northern conditions.

For example, you can find frameless Aerotwin wipers in the Bosch range, which are perfect for northern weather conditions. The definite advantages of frameless wipers over traditional wipers are a more even down force along the entire length of the wiper and the fact that they have fewer joints that freeze. These features allow for adaptation to the curvature of the windshield and better functionality in winter cold.

Bosch Aerotwin wipers are made with the patented Power Protection Plus rubber compound, which ensures streak-free cleaning, quiet operation and a longer service life. Thanks to the convenient adapter system, mounting the Bosch Aerotwin brackets is simple and easy. These wipers are available for almost all cars, including EVs and hybrids!

Is it possible to influence the service life of wipers?

You can't change anything - wiper blades are worn parts of the car. However, there are a number of practical steps that can be taken to extend the service life.

One of the most important steps to extend the life of your wipers is to avoid using them on a dry windshield. So you shouldn't skimp on windshield washer fluid! If you clean dry (or skimp on window fluid), the wipers will wear out quickly and the glass can be scratched as the fluid helps wash away salt and grit. In autumn, it is important not to forget to fill the washing liquid container - with winter, frost-resistant washing liquid, and in spring, in turn, with summer liquid, which works better, for example, on insect dirt.