Wiper blades rear and front for car

The main parameter to consider when choosing these components is their length. It is specified in your car owner’s manual. Do not install the parts the size of which differs from that of the factory-installed ones. This can impair the cleaning quality. For example, too long components won’t ensure proper blade-to-windscreen pressure, while the parts that are too short will leave uncleaned areas that interfere with visibility.

If you don’t have access to your car owner’s manual for some reasons, measure the length of already installed wiper blades with a ruler. Note that the length of the front left, front right and the rear blades can be significantly different. You can find information on compatibility with car models on the packaging of the products or in the description of their technical specifications on the website.

As opposed to the length of the components, their connectors may differ from the standard ones, and you’ll still be able to install the blades. You’ll just need to buy special adapters.

A car owner can choose between the following types of components:

• Beam wiper blades. These are suitable for regions with relatively mild winters, as their rubber elements become less elastic in the freezing cold, and the cleaning quality reduces. They work silently due to the absence of hinge joints. The curved shape of these parts repeats the contour of the windshield.
• Framed winter blades. Unlike the conventional ones, they are equipped with rubber covers, which protect their hinge joints from moisture and dirt. They operate efficiently at low environmental temperatures. Blades of this type are inexpensive. However, they can lose contact with the windscreen at high speeds, which impairs the quality of cleaning.
• Hybrid. These blades feature an aerodynamic shape, thanks to which they fit tightly the windscreen surface at any speed. The parts are protected from external impacts by a special cover. They are offered at a relatively high price.
• Heated. These parts ensure perfect cleaning even in conditions of severe cold. They quickly remove icing from the surface. Heated components are the most difficult to install as they require integration into the onboard network.

The replacement procedure is almost identical for all cars. You will need to:

1. Protect the windscreen from accidental damages by covering it with a thick soft cloth.
2. Pull the arm away from the window surface.
3. Remove the defective part by twisting it or releasing its fasteners.
4. Install a new part.
5. Remove the cloth and carefully return the arm to the windscreen.
6. Turn on the ignition.
7. Check that the components are installed correctly by turning on all the windscreen wiper modes one by one. During operation, they should not jam, leave streaks, scratches, or contact one another.

If your vehicle is equipped with framed components, you don’t have to replace the whole assembly, you may install only a new rubber element. To remove the old one, just loosen the clamps.