Wiper blades may not be the most exciting part of a car, but old, worn or broken wipers can not only be very irritating, they can also be dangerous in a black downpour. For this reason, many manufacturers recommend that they be replaced at least once a year.
But as with all technologies, times change and wiper technology has also moved with the times. Therefore, make sure you buy the right type of wipers for your car. Below are briefly explained. In addition, you can visit our Wiper sizes page check to see what size your car is.
Traditional wipers
The traditionally most used design consists of a metal or plastic frame with four to eight points. These points apply pressure to the rubber sheet. When they are new, this pressure is evenly distributed, but as they age, this can become less. This will reduce your visibility during a rainstorm. In general, these wipers are easy to install.
Flat blade wipers
This design has become almost universal over the past decades. Despite being more expensive than traditional designs, they are easier to install with their hook-type wiper arm.
A tensioned metal strip replaces the several individual pressure points of the traditional wiper to distribute an even force over the entire rubber blade. Their moulded rubber profile also fits the curves of the windscreen more precisely. In addition, they are more aerodynamic than traditional wipers. This results in less wind noise.
Nowadays, most wiper arms are made suitable for flat blades. A disadvantage of these wipers is the fact that they wear down faster. You can notice this when they don't press so well on the windscreen and the water is not removed properly from the windscreen.
Hybrid wiper blade
Hybrid wipers are similar to traditional wipers in terms of their basic construction. They lack the tensioned metal strips. However, their plastic covers offer the appearance and aerodynamic advantages of flat blades and, due to their construction, last longer than this type. They are compatible with traditional 'hook' type wiper arm fittings and are more common on vehicles of Asian origin.
Windshield wiper size search
As mentioned before, we have documented the wiper sizes for many makes and models:
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