CARS.COM — Replacing your own windshield wipers can be intimidating to the uninitiated. The swiping arms of plastic connectors, rubber and metal may seem like a riddle with steps only Indiana Jones ...

We're conditioned to keep our cars maintained with regular oil changes, proper tire pressure, and routine fluid checks. But when was the last time you inspected the wiper blades? Probably not until ...

CARS.COM — If your windshield wiper blades leave streaks and smears, or if they scrape and chatter even when there is plenty of moisture on the glass, your car could need new wiper blades. If in bad ...

Windshield wipers are one of the cheapest safety systems on a car, yet they are also one of the most neglected. Most drivers wait until a storm exposes streaks, chatter and blind spots before acting, ...

This shouldn’t be a difficult job and it’s a good task to ease yourself into maintaining your own vehicle. The simplest way to do this is to replace the entire blade and spine assembly. This will cost ...

Whether you're talking to the owner of a late-model Fusion or a 1965 Galaxie 500, chances are you won't hear them running around in excitement after purchasing a new set of wiper blades. Wipers aren't ...

Let's say you are trying to save money on your routine auto maintenance wherever you can. There is a specific area where you can pinch some pennies without putting your car in any jeopardy. This is ...

Wiper blades may be the biggest afterthought on your car. No one buys a car because it has a great set of windshield wipers; indeed, you may not think about them for months or years…until that freak ...

This article was updated in January 2026 with new products and information. It's incredible the difference a good set of wiper blades can make. Without them, driving through a downpour is nearly ...