Just bought some new professional Silicone Wiper Blades and don’t know how to fit them? Not to worry, swapping Wiper Blades isn’t too complex and can only take around 5mins once you know what to do. The first thing you should know is when to actually change them, it’s vital that your Windscreen Wipers are working for the rainy weather but avoid changing them just before the summer as the hot sun can occasionally distort the rubber of the blades. As a general rule, Wiper Blades should be exchanged every year at least, but must also be checked every 6 months to ensure they are still functioning as normal. If the wipers are squeaking or rubbing against the windshield it doesn’t necessarily indicate they need replacing, sometimes just cleaning the windscreen can help (without wax, as this can make the blades too slippery) and also ensure the Wiper Blades aren’t fastened too tight creating unnecessary friction.

Now that all of the requirements are out of the way, it’s time to get onto the hands on work. To start, you will need to carefully lift the Windscreen Wipers so that they stand up and are clear of the windscreen. On most vehicles this only requires you to simply pull the blade outwards, if you are finding it hard, you can switch the ignition on, initiate the wipers and then shut the ignition off, this will leave the wipers standing vertical and you should find it simpler to lift them.
Next you will want to look at the size of the Wiper Blades as some vehicles have one smaller than the other and will need to be connected the right way around. Now we need to remove the current Wiper Blades and this is usually done by pushing in a small tab before sliding the blade out. Sometimes you may need to lift a tab up or even remove a screw with a screwdriver. Once both blades have been removed, the new Wiper Blades will easily slide into the wiper arm and click into place, don’t forget to ensure the fitting is tight and if any screws were removed that they be put back.

With the new blades attached it’s time to test to ensure they work. You will need to carefully drop the Windscreen Wipers so that they lie flat on the windscreen again and once more give them a slight tug to check they are secure and won’t come flying off as you drive away. With the wipers back in place, start the ignition and give them a go.

So there we have it, those new Silicone Wiper Blades you just bought don’t have to just remain in their box anymore, get out there and get them fitted!

Motorist’s wipers are at elevated exposure from aerial attack following a rash of fearless avian violations in broad daylight. It seems some types of bird have attempted to eat wipers in order to procure the unusual mineral nutrition which can be found in some types of rubber. One outstanding incident hit the head lines in the BBC when a mob of hungry hungry avians at a park in ride situated in York stripped the cars of their lovely rubber wipers. Some of the owners claimed to have lost as many as seven sets of replacement wiper blades over the time and were shocked to discover the culprits were a flock of starving birds. According to some unnamed sources in the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds the birds are attracted to the wipers by the mineral substance, which can be garnered there by an enterprising young bird. In order to combat this recent disturbing trend motorists have been advised to perform some basic steps like coating their wiper blades in aluminium sulphate to discourage any would be vandals.

One person was quoted as being staggered after revealing who the vandals actually were, he went on to say how it took many weeks before he found who the true culprits were. After driving home one evening he soon found to his apprehension the rubber was stripping from his wipers, after buying numerous sets of replacement wiper blades he went back to his car one evening and found a trail of rubber. One way this whole issue could have been avoided was purchasing some silicone replacement wiper blades, silicone is not known to be found in the diets of many animals and also assert much better value for money over the long term. Your basic rubber wiper blades will cost in the region of five to twenty pounds but only be good for about one hundred thousand to two hundred thousand cycles. Your basic silicone wiper blades however will be good for as many as two million individual iterations and keep on going for much longer.

But that’s not all; silicone wipers have many wonderful properties which aid the intrepid car owner, in cold weather climates your basic rubber wipers will stick to the wind screen. Not so with silicone, they have a slick slippery character to them which deters them from sticking to the glass in the cold. Another problem with rubber wipers besides being on the menu for crows is that they are prone to become fixed rigid and inflexible in below zero driving conditions. Silicone wipers do not have this botheration, they are resistant to all kinds of temperature extremes, both hot and cold; they will abide their miraculous abilities. In the heat basic rubber wipers become too soft and physically stick to the wind screen, silicone wipers do not melt; this is why you often find silicone used in cooking equipment and even on space shuttles. Another great property is that they are resistant to erosion by water and pollution such as ozone and sulphuric acid, this is why your common rubber wipers perform so poorly in comparison.

You could save yourself a reasonable amount of money doing a few of those small, but necessary, jobs on your car yourself. A lot of things can be altered or replaced without the support of a trained mechanic. Amongst these jobs are checking your oil, brake fluid and engine coolant levels, tyre pressures, ancillary drive belt tension and condition, making sure your engine hoses are free from cracks & perishing, and last but not least, adjusting your cars Windscreen Wipers.

Every vehicle on the road needs good Wiper Blades. Mediocre Wiper Blades will make tough driving conditions such as rain, sleet and snow even worse. Driving in those circumstances with an inferior set of Wiper Blades can put the life of you and your passengers at risk. Wiper Blades in poor condition can be enough reason for your car to fail its MOT. Also, if the police were to stop you and run a spot check, faulty Wiper Blades could get you a £1000 fine. So it’s an assessment well worth doing!

How frequently you should do this depends on the kind of Wiper Blades you have. Your average set of rubber Windscreen Wipers will probably need to be replaced at least once a year to compensate for wear and tear, but if you live in a hostile environment, such as at the seaside, with its increased levels of ultra violet light and abrasive salty atmosphere, you might need to change your Wiper Blades twice as often. However, if you spend a little extra and purchase some Silicone Wiper Blades, the rate of changes will drop dramatically . Silicone Wiper Blades are more durablethan regular rubber Windscreen Wipers. They’re more resilient to the effects of U.V., chemicals, atmospheric pollutants and extremes of temperature. Manufacturers of the Silicone Wiper Blades often guarantee them for at least 12 months, some guarantee them for the life of your car. They are a advisable investment, especially in for people who drive their car in more extreme conditions.

Now changing your Windscreen Wipers is a reasonably simple process. First of all – make sure you buy the right ones to fit your make of car (you should be able to find this information in your owner’s manual!).

Next, you need to pull the Windscreen Wipers arm up, so it’s in the air. Remove the previous blade by pushing the small tab, and pulling the blade off. Sometimes this can be a little fiddly, and you may need to use something like the head of a screwdriver to just ease the attachment off if it’s fiddly or inflexible . Then you simply take your new wiper blade and slot it onto the Windscreen Wipers arm. As you do this, listen for a click. That’ll let you know the attachment has slid into place. Then just give it a gentle pull to make sure it has fixed on securely, and won’t come off whilst you’re driving! Then you simply pop the Windscreen Wipers arm back , and you’re ready to go ! Simple , and it potentially will save you a bit of money!