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How to Tell When You Need New Wiper Blades

Reduced visibility is an obvious sign that your wiper blades need to be replaced, but what other signs can indicate bad blades? If you notice any of the following symptoms, it might be time to bring your car in for blade replacement:

· Streaking: When wiping away water, the blades leave trails or streaks across the windshield. This can partially block your view, making it harder to see what`s in front of the vehicle.

· Chattering: A chattering sound when the blades are wiping indicates that they`re bumping up and down against the windshield as they move. This may or may not leave a striped pattern across the windshield.

· Blades Pull Away: The wiper blades are designed to rest firmly against the windshield at all speeds of operation. If you notice that the blades are pulling away from the windshield when wiping at higher speeds, it may be time to replace them.

· Splitting: A wiper blade that`s splitting or cracking will often leave streaks across the windshield when wiping. Pieces may also begin to break off or pull away from the wiper arm.