Flemington BMW’s Guide On How To Spot If You Need New Wipers! | Flemington, NJ

Feb 22, 2023

Can you guess two of the most important safety features of your vehicle? If you guessed your windshield wipers then you’re a real winner! Windshield wipers are often an underrated and forgotten piece of equipment that is a necessity for your everyday drive! That’s why you need to make sure that your wipers are in good shape by checking them out at least once a month. Do you know the warning signs that indicate your wipers are on their way out? Do you know what the factors are that go into your wipers’ lifespans? Take a look below, and if your vehicle is in need of some maintenance, don’t hesitate to schedule your service appointment with the Flemington BMW team today!

When you’re checking out your wiper blades, look for these things:

Broken frame: detachment of frame arms at joints or connection points.
Metal Corrosion: especially at joints and claws.
Visible cracks, tears, and missing pieces in the rubber squeegee’s edge.
Flex rubber squeegee back and forth to see if it is still flexible. Aged squeegees will have difficulty conforming to the shape of your windshield and create streaks.
Check squeegee wiping edge for rounded edges which can prevent the wiper blade from making strong contact with the windshield and reduces wipe quality.
Tug to ensure the wiper blade has been securely installed on the wiper arm.
Check that squeegee is secure in the wiper frame.

Your wipers can break down due to several factors that are kind of unavoidable if you use your car at all (and some, even if you don’t use your car):

Sun: Ultraviolet light and ozone deterioration
Oil: Car waxes and exhaust hold rubber-deteriorating oil
Airborne debris: Sand, mud and dust carried in the wind
Moisture: Acid rain and salt water (in moist air both near the shore and inland)