The lifespan of windshield wipers is equal to that of a simple dragon fly, 4-6 months. As opposed to that dragon fly there are ways to make sure that you get the best you can out of your wipers to ensure your and your passengers’ safety. Below are just three helpful tips:
You’ve heard it before: “The best defense is a good offense.” This comes true with care when it comes to your car. By simply keeping your car clean you can prolong the life of your wipers, which will in turn keep $ in your pocket and possibly from being that person holding up morning traffic cause of a minor fender bender in the rain. Take off heavy dirt, bird droppings or ice and snow by hand in preparation of turning on your wipers. They’re not built for tough jobs and will deteriorate quickly if you overwork them.
Be sure to keep your windshield wiper fluid filled to the optimal level, so that when you need it it’ll be there. It’ll also keeps your wipers from running over a dry dirty surface, which can ruin their edge and cause cracked wipers.
Make it a habit to change your wipers at the end of every season. Some people make the mistake of turning on the wipers when they’re frozen to the windshield. This will cause you to pull pieces of the wipers out of the base and could even scratch your windshield. The best thing to do would be to turn on your defroster to warm up your windshield, once it thaws out it’ll release your wipers.
If you are in doubt of whether or not to throw out the wipers, play it safe and just replace them. Better to be safe and prepared than not. And with this Texas weather you never really may be too sure!
Keeping you and your loved ones safe is just another feature we like to offer you along with your vehicle safety inspection here at Official Inspection Station (www.officialinspectionstation.com). We pride ourselves on being efficient and reliable for all the drivers in San Antonio, TX. We’re keeping San Antonio safe 9 minutes at a time. (www.officialinspectionstation.com)
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