With winter right around the corner, now is the right time for drivers all over the northern hemisphere to start thinking about replacing their aging windshield wiper blades. You might be wondering – If beam blades are the best wipers for winter weather then why do winter blades still exist? Even though frameless beam blades…
If you’re like most aftermarket installers, the answer is… Probably not. The Problem The wiper systems on late model Subaru and Land Rover, as well as some Toyota, Mazda, and BMW vehicles were developed to use a unique new 15mm top-button (TB15), slotted wiper blade arm. Up until now, most of the wiper blade solutions…
There are lots of different beam-style wiper blades that claim to offer majority market coverage for all vehicles currently in operation. 98% or better market coverage sounds really great, doesn’t it? Here’s the problem: There are some really popular makes, such as Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche that aren’t always covered. These…
Beam blades are designed to perform well in all types of weather when installing on modern vehicles. As automakers strive to meet tightening environmental regulations, car windshields are being designed with more curvature in an attempt to improve aerodynamics and reduce wind drag. The idea behind this approach is to improve performance and fuel economy…
The dog days of summer are upon us. It’s hot outside, the sun is shining all day, almost every day and people are spending more time on the road than they do during any other time of year. Extreme Summer heat and UV rays never fail to quickly break down wiper blade rubber by the…
Spring is here and that means changes to the weather (hopefully warmer weather), which usually allows us to get outside, work in the yard, clean up the house or garage, or open the pool. It’s the time of year when we start making preparations that will get us through the dog days of summer. Your…
Most of us forget the importance of windshield wipers until blinding glare through a dirty windshield, torrential rain or wet snow offer an abrupt reminder that they need to be replaced. Clear visibility is a vital component of safe driving and proper windshield wiper selection and timely maintenance can both have an enormous impact on…
For 2008 – 2018 Audi/ Porsche/ Volkswagen Models Many newer Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen models use a top-button wiper arm with dimensions that are different from the standard top-button. On these applications, the inside dimension of this arm features a lower profile and is slightly longer. Common aftermarket wiper blades will not fit on these…
Recently I noticed that the wiper blade on the rear window of my SUV was screeching loudly on every pass over the window and was no longer performing well. A quick inspection revealed that it was very dried out and worn unevenly. It’s not surprising that the blade was making so much noise. Changing the…
Summer is finally here, and families all across the country are getting ready to load the car, fill the tank and head out on the open highway. There’s nothing like the combination of heat, heavy loads and logging all those miles to put a vehicle to the test. Providing customers with a summer vehicle inspection…