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How often do windshield wipers need to be replaced?

How often do windshield wipers need to be replaced?

You're driving down the road, and it starts to rain. No problem, you turn on your windshield wipers, but instead of clearing the windshield, you're left with a wet smear that's harder to see through than the rain was. Worse, you hear a horrible squeaking noise as they move across the windshield. Sound familiar? I've had this happen far too often, and usually when I'm on the highway, nowhere near an auto repair shop. The best way to avoid this scenario is to proactively replace your windshield wipers before they have a chance to make your drive more miserable than it needs to be. This should be part of your routine vehicle maintenance, along with oil changes and tire rotations. The consensus is that windshield wipers should be replaced every 6 to twelve months, depending on the quality of the wiper blades, and the conditions they're used in. If you live in a dry, sunny climate, you may get more use out of the wipers before needing to change them. If you live i ... read more