Winter is here and that means we won’t be strangers to the cold, snow, ice, rain, and everything else winter has to throw at us! One of the worst parts about the winter weather is traveling in it, that’s why it is important to make sure your ride is in tip-top shape so it can make it through the next couple of months!

One of the most important parts of your vehicle that is underappreciated is your windshield wipers. Your windshield wipers work hard to make sure that you can clear through any and all types of weather, and when you can’t, well, that’s when accidents happen! The problem is many drivers don’t know it’s time to switch out their wipers until it’s too late. So, in this week’s blog, we want to help you know when it’s time to switch those bad boys out for a fresh pair!

If you need any help with replacing or installing your new wipers please feel free to schedule an appointment or give us a call and we will answer any questions we can! If you are looking for genuine Volkswagen wipers, you can pick them up on our website, now!

What to look for:

• Broken frame: detachment from frame arms
• Metal corrosion: specifically at joints and claws
• Cracks, tears, or missing pieces in the rubber
• Check squeegee’s wiping edge, if it is rounded the wiper blade will be unable to make strong contact with the windshield

Maintenance tips:

• Wiper blades should be checked at least every six months and changed out once a year. Weather conditions play a vital role in the life of your wiper blades and can sometimes cause them to deteriorate at a quickened pace.
• Check over both the squeegee and the metal frames to avoid common problems like streaking, skipping, splitting, and clattering. By doing this you will avoid reduced visibility when weather strikes.

These tips can help your blades:

• Clean your windshield each time you fill up your gas tank
• Gently wipe off any dirt or oil with a damp towel that has built up on the rubber squeegee.