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…