During the lifespan of, your average set of Wiper Blades will traverse the windscreen over 1 million times, and travel around 800 miles. Wiper Blades are typically made from natural rubber, as this gives the most resilient edge for wiping over the glass. However, being exposed to such harsh conditions, and also repeated exposure to the elements, can cause even the Best Wiper Blades to deteriorate quite rapidly. Frequent exposure to sunlight, ozone and precipitation will have damaging effects on your Wiper Blades.

How regularly people replace their Wiper Blades depends on numerous factors. One factor being where a person is living. A person residing in Northern Europe may replace their wipers in time with the changing seasons; once in summer, once in winter. As you move further South into Southern Europe, the Wiper Blades are changed less frequently, due to the drier climate. Another factor is the type of wiper blade in use. The Best Wiper Blades are silicone wiper blades, and people using these will notice they have to change their Wiper Blades less frequently compared to your average set of rubber Wiper Blades.

One thing that is apparent is that in most cases, drivers aren’t replacing their Wiper Blades as often as they should be. Some drivers are even endangering the lives of themselves and their passengers by using Wiper Blades that aren’t up to scratch. Research indicates that 60% of car owners who do not adjust their own Wiper Blades blame the perplexing amount of adapters that come with many replacement blades. Also some drivers are put off by the different types of Wiper Blades available, such as Silicone Wiper Blades, as they are uncertain of the suitability for their own vehicle. Some drivers will endeavour to change the Wiper Blades themselves, and can end up damaging the hardware by using force to pull off the blade. The consequentialannoyance is enough to put some off for good. However, Wiper Blades are much easier to change now than in previous years. Often drivers would be required to use a screwdriver to try and prise the Wiper Blades off, now it’s a lot easier to do and causes less frustration.

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However, making the blades easier to change isn’t sufficient enough for some drivers, and they still aren’t replacing them enough. Some companies are trying to raise awareness of the need to keep your Wiper Blades in superb, and that even the Best Wiper Blades need to be checked to make sure they work fully. A company named Valeo are doing just that, by developing a set of Wiper Blades that have a ‘wear indicator,’ which allows drivers to see when their Wiper Blades need replacing. The blade simply imitates the ageing process by changing from black to yellow, giving an unmistakeable sign it needs replacing.

Hopefully, with companies continuing to encourage ideas like this, and increased awareness of road safety, will encourage drivers to replace their blades on a regular basis, ensuring the continued safety of driver and passengers.