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Enhance your view with Bosch windscreen wiper blades
You can maximise your driving visibility by keeping your windscreen clean and streak-free. Almost every decision you make on the road is based on what you can see, so it’s important to make sure that your windscreen is free of any marks or debris that could impair your sight and distract you while you’re driving.
With regular exposure to rain, heat, frost, dirt and insects, your wiper blades can deteriorate over time, so it’s important to check their condition regularly. Talk to your local O’Brien® AutoGlass technician to help find the right wiper blades for your vehicle. With any purchase, we’ll fit your replacement wiper blades for free.
Telltale signs you need to replace your windscreen wipers
Stripes and Streaks: If your wipers leave lines across the glass, like a paintbrush with missing bristles, it’s usually caused by pollution, dirt and insects damaging the rubber.
Unwiped Sections: When parts of your windscreen remain untouched, this indicates your wiper blades are no longer making full contact – which can be caused by a bent tension strip or deformation from high temperatures or long periods of not being used.
Cross Beams: A large section of missing wiper rubber usually points to corrosion or mechanical wear of your blades.
Rattle and Flutter: That noisy chatter or shaky movement is a clear sign of needing replacement. Often caused by UV exposure or ozone damage, the rubber’s chemical structure breaks down, resulting in cracks, tears and reduced performance.
Tips for caring for your wiper blades
Wiper blades are designed to remove rain and water from a windscreen while in motion. Here are some tips to prolong the life of your wiper blades and help keep your windscreen clean and clear.
- Regularly give your windscreen a thorough clean and wipe over the wiper rubbers regularly to clear any debris.
- At the same time, we recommend removing leaves and coarse dirt from around the windscreen before using your wipers so they don’t get caught up in the blades during the wiping motion.
- Don’t forget to check the water level in the windscreen washer and keep it topped up. If you have it, add some quality washer fluid.
FAQs
Learn more about windscreen wiper blades
Finding the right type of wiper blades to suit your car is important for maximum visibility and aiding in driver safety. As every car is different, there are a number of wiper blades available that are designed to fit your vehicle.
We recommend choosing a trusted brand, like Bosch. With a history that dates back to 1926 and a strong focus on safety and reliability, they have a wide range of technology built into their windscreen wiper blades such as aerodynamics and patented rubber coating for optimum wiper performance Ask us today which one is right for you.
We recommend changing your wiper blades about every 12 months as a guide, depending on the frequency of use and exposure to harsh conditions.
If you’ve had windscreen damage, your wiper blades may have also been torn or ripped. Therefore, it’s recommended to inspect your wiper blades if you’re having your windscreen repaired or replaced.
To achieve optimal results from your wipers, consider replacing your wiper blades as soon as you notice a change in performance, which could affect your view through the windscreen.
Whilst changing your wiper blades might look fairly straightforward, it can be a little tricky, especially if you’ve never done it before.
It’s important to replace wiper blades correctly, as if they aren’t fitted properly, the wiper blade could come loose and may cause damage to your windscreen.
Our expert vehicle glass technicians will perform a complimentary wiper blade check as part of your service. If your blades need replacing, they will recommend the right Bosch wiper blades for your vehicle and provide complimentary installation while you wait.
Bosch Windscreen Wiper Blades can be purchased from your local O’Brien® AutoGlass branch. Our expert consultants can help you choose the right wiper blades for your vehicle when you book with us.
You can ask one of our experts to change your wiper blades next time you have your glass repaired or replaced, or we can show you how to fit them yourself.
