Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Indicators That Your Toyota’s Windshield Wiper Blades Need Replacements

If your Toyota is exhibiting the following symptoms of damaged windshield wiper blades, their integrity has likely been compromised and they need to be replaced.

• Wiper blades do not make sufficient contact with your windshield
• Rubber on blades skips over areas causing streaks
• Clicking or squeaking sounds when using your windshield wipers
• Decreased visibility while driving
• Metal frame is bent or has broken parts
• Cracked rubber or crumbling pieces
• Rubber of blades has rounded edges

Importance of Replacing Your Windshield Wiper Blades

With the variable weather in California, having functional windshield wiper blades can be imperative to your visibility while driving. Don’t risk your safety or get caught unprepared with inefficient blades that smear the moisture across your windshield. Ensure they work when you need them most by having them inspected and replaced if necessary. New windshield wiper blades can prevent car accidents and extend the life of your windshield.

Can I Put Off Replacement of My Toyota’s Windshield Wiper Blades?

The rubber in your windshield wiper blades can deteriorate over time, crumble due to UV light and debris, and can swell with moisture and precipitation. Even without large amounts of rainfall, the California heat can cause your blades to become brittle and crack. At Thompson’s Toyota, our certified technicians recommend having your windshield wiper blades inspected periodically for damage, before they cause unnecessary scratches in your glass. Routine preventative maintenance for your blades can save you from prematurely having to replace your windshield.