Windshield Wiper Service Near Fremont, CA

 

Windshield Wiper Service & Replacement at Premier Subaru of Fremont

One of the most often used yet one of the components we take for granted the most is our windshield wipers. They are composed of four components: the wiper blades, the wiper arms, the wiper arm covers, and the wiper cowls. Although they are not a complicated component of your vehicle, they are very important. They keep your windshield clean and free of debris so your field of vision when driving is not obscured. Having your wipers serviced is a simple and easy way to enhance safety on the road. Whether you are driving in Fremont, Hayward, or Milpitas, Premier Subaru of Fremont is near you to perform wiper service to help you be safer on the road.

How Often Should Windshield Wipers be Changed?

Most manufacturers recommend changing wiper blades every six to twelve months, but there are many environmental factors and external factors that may influence how often you change the blades.  Those things which affect the life of your blades include:

• Environment- Even if you are in an area with low precipitation where your wipers are not used as often, there are things like heat and cold which causes the blades to expand or contract, and these drastic temperature changes can cause the blades to be brittle. Lack of moisture can cause cracks in the blades as well.
• Usage- How often you use the wipers will cause them to wear down faster.
• Storage- If your vehicle is outside most of the time, the UV rays of the sun will also start breaking down the rubber on your blades.

Signs that Windshield Wipers Need to be Changed

So, how do you know if you need new wipers? Certain signs may be present if your wipers are bad.

• Streaking- Every time the wiper passes across the windshield it should leave a smooth, clear surface. If there are streaks, it means that the wipers are worn down in those areas.
• Wetness- This is like an extreme version of streaking. If your wipers are in use and you see wetness after the blades have passed across the windshield, this usually means the wipers are damaged at those wet spots.
• Strange noises- Vibrations or chattering noises, and jerking motions can be a sign that the wiper is moving at an uneven rate or there are gaps in the blade because those parts are not contacting the windshield.
• Squeaking- Your blades should glide cleanly over a wet windshield. If you hear squeaking during operation this could mean that there is damage to the silicone or rubber on the blade or that metal is raking across the windshield because the blades are worn out.

If you need windshield wiper services, bring your vehicle to Premier Subaru of Fremont. Our technicians will check out your wipers and replace them or other components that may have failed so that you can be safe on the road. Wipers are one of the least expensive parts of your vehicle, but they are crucial to your safety. Call or come by today to have your wipers serviced.