Does my car need new wiper blades?

I've had my car 2 and a half years now and never changed my wiper blades (or really thought about my wipers at all). Recently, I've noticed when I switch my wipers on (usually more noticeable in a light drizzle) that instead of clearing the water off completely like normal, I'm left with smearyness. It's not dirt smears... but more of a watermark... a wet watermark. Sorry, probably not making much sense! But kinda like on a shower door after you've just been in... the way the water sometimes 'puddles' on a vertical surface.



I'm assuming this means I need new wiper blades as I can't think what else it can be. I understand you can buy these from Halfords and are apparently easy to fit (although once saw quite a knowledgeable looking man ask for assistance in halfords to fit his...) - could some one let me know how I'm meant to go about changing them? Or how I can tell if they need changing... or is the fact that they're not actually wiping enough....?!



FYI: it's a citroen c3 and I'm pretty car-dumb...!Does my car need new wiper blades?
2 1/2 year old wipers. Yes, replace them. You should replace them once a year.



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Wiper blades are very easy to replace. They are all installed the same way. The link below has a video and written instructions that should help you do it yourself.



http://www.ehow.com/video_107_replace-wiDoes my car need new wiper blades?
First off, try cleaning them properly. Get a cloth and a bowl of hot soapy water and wipe well.



Mine get horrid parked under trees all the time!!



IF that fails, go to Halfords, and get them fitted - very cheap!Does my car need new wiper blades?
yes, please get new ones. call the dealership.Does my car need new wiper blades?
Sounds like they do need a change!



Halfords is a good stop - will cost you between 9-16 pounds



And for 拢3.99 theyll fit them for you!



If any streaks are left or the rubber looks perished they need changing.Does my car need new wiper blades?
Sounds like you need new blades. If you go to Halfords, someone there will help you fit them.Does my car need new wiper blades?
Please describe what a knowledgeable looking man looks like. That might have been me!Does my car need new wiper blades?
it would be a good thing to change them anyway - hubby is an auto tech - says you can also try an alcohol wipe and run it along the blades - this will take off any oily stuff thrown up form the roads. if not better - than buy new ones. if you hae an autozone - they might put them on for you - or stand there and talk you thru it. good luck -Does my car need new wiper blades?
1) Clean the blades like previous people said.



2) Clean the windshield, and apply a water repellent treatment to the glass. Best known product is rainx, but there are plenty of products now and they all should generally work well.



3) Replace the blades if you are still not happy.





I cannot stress how much a water repellent treatment will help your wet driving vision.Does my car need new wiper blades?
Well, that I know of, if your wipers are leaving smears across the windscreen then it seems that you have a build up of gunk on your wipers. Your best bet before buying new wiper blades is to place vinegar on a clean cloth and wipe down the blade, this should do the trick if not then consider buying new blades



Hope this HelpsDoes my car need new wiper blades?
You only need new blades if they are starting to split at the ends. What you describe is grease in the form of traffic film. It is tenacious stuff. You need to go over the windscreen with a very strong solution of washing up liquid. About a 50:50 mix with warm water. Also wipe the blades themselves with the solution. If you do a thorough job the screen should wipe clean with no smearing. Add a good windscreen wash detergent to the washer container to keep it ok.

Incidentally, I had problems with smearing due to a rubbish wash additive. I changed it to Wickes own make and it was fine. Carplan is another good make.Does my car need new wiper blades?
Yes you do... and it's a very common problem. Just ask the person that sells the new wiper blades to help you through your first time, I'm sure they would be glad to help.Does my car need new wiper blades?
Replace your windshield wiper blades. Change them once a year or sooner. Go to AutoZone, Pep Boys, or any other auto mechanics store and buy them for about $5.00 a piece. They are not expensive and they clip in so any person, mechanically inclined or not, can replace them.Does my car need new wiper blades?
Its great that your car went 2 and a half years without changing your wiper blades. It does sound like you need to change them, but only if the water streaks bother you lots. I klnow they would bother me.



Department stores like Wal-Mart and Canadian Tire (and Halford's?) usually have a whole aisle dedicated to wiper blades. There are many makes, models and styles for each car. But don't get discouraged:



For your car there will be about 3 to 5 different blades depending on performance. These blades will also fit other citroen cars.



In the aisle, there's usually a book listing your make and model. If you look up %26quot;Citroen%26quot; then 20XX%26quot; then %26quot;C3%26quot; you will get a listing of those 3 to 5 wiper blades. You'll have to remember the product codes, because that's how they're sorted in the aisle.



If you're confused yet, you can certainly ask a sales associate for assistance.



Make sure both blades are included. Sometimes you'll have to buy the right and left seperately.

You can also buy just the blades or whole wipers. I like buying wipers, they are easier to install.



Check your car's owner's manual. It should have instructions on changing the wiper blades. If not, have at her. The wipers are attached with some sort of metal clip. They are fastened using friction and downward presure on the window.



Bend the wiper blade arm upwards, it should pop up 90 degrees from the window for you to change it. Detach the old one, and attach the new one. Use gloves if your delicate, they sometimes need some elbow grease.



There you have it!



though, you might just want to avoid this whole ordeal and find some wiper blade silicone. It will be in the wiper aisle, kind of an oil that will make the blades supple again. just apply the oil with a cloth or your fingers to the blade. But for the cost of that stuff, you could get brand spanking new wiper blades.



I don't know how popular Citroen's are in Britain - there's none in Canada. You may need to go to the dealership to get your blades.Does my car need new wiper blades?
the rubber on the wipers, take a alcohol pad and clean the rubber.Does my car need new wiper blades?
Sorry, if YOU can't answer this question you do not deserve to hold a license!Does my car need new wiper blades?
Try Cleaning them with an alcohol wipe. If that does not work then i suggest new ones.