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



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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.

How to change a windshield wiper motor?

you take off the nuts and pry off what looks like a pitman arm, its really tight if you've never replaced it before.

My cars windscreen is all smudgey.?

Every time i use my wipers a smudge appears on my windscreen. I've tried changing the wiper,but that hasn't made any changes.

Any suggestions as to what my problem is and how i can fix it?

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Make sure that the wiper arms are putting enough pressure on the windscreen..My cars windscreen is all smudgey.?
Thoroughly clean the windscreen. The problem could be a coating of oil, grease, and other fluids thrown from the road up by the tires of other cars.

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How do I Change Hyundai Santa Fe Wiper Blades?

I just bought some more blades for my 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe from Canadian Tire. I can't seem to figure out how to get the old ones off and put the new ones on. Has anyone done this before who knows how the mechanism works? I've been out in the cold working on it twice for about half an hour each time and have had no luck at all figuring it out.How do I Change Hyundai Santa Fe Wiper Blades?
the hyundai is a good car despite what the other person has said. to get the wiper blades off there are a couple of clips on the wiper arms. push the clip in and move the wiper arm out. then depending on how the blade is secured it should just pull out.How do I Change Hyundai Santa Fe Wiper Blades?
dont take this personal . but my recomendation is to take the blades back and buy a different car.honday is korea's way of taken revenge on the U.S. for the korean war. they are poorly designed and cheaply made. you get what you pay for. the only thing worse than a hyunday is a yugo.and those arent allowed to be imported to U.S. anymore .due to the fact that most of them caught on fire and burned up the people inside them....E

Hey I have a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and the front wipers wont turn off! I can change the speed but thats it?

I can change the speed but when i try to turned them off they keep on on the first speed. Do you guys know how I can fix this or how i cant turn them off until I can get it checked out by the warranty it's far from where I live so I need to turn them off or fix them on my own! thanksHey I have a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and the front wipers wont turn off! I can change the speed but thats it?
you can take the fuse out until you go to the dealer to get it fixed, this will cut the power to them and they will stop



in the fuse box they can be labeled as WW motor, windsheld wiper, or something like that, but you need to find the fuse and take it outHey I have a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and the front wipers wont turn off! I can change the speed but thats it?
you should have your drivers manual, read up in it about the wiper stick operation,

it has many positions, down for intermittent, up for other operations, and the end might rotate,

IF something is messing with it being able to be put in the off position then you are looking at messing with the steering column, AND the air bag is right there in the way, Best maybe to seek a close dealership during the day.Hey I have a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and the front wipers wont turn off! I can change the speed but thats it?
Locate the fuse box, disconnect the fuse that goes to the wipers. Some cars have multiple fuse boxes. But most likely it would be inside the car. Try looking around the driver side. Could be near the floor where the pedals are or on the dashboard side as you open the door.Hey I have a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and the front wipers wont turn off! I can change the speed but thats it?
If it won't turn off in any position then the switch is probably bad. You can replace it yourself and if you are worried about setting off the air bag just unhook the ground on the battery before starting to work on it. Without ground nothing is going to work. For now you can find the fuse for the wipers and take it out, that will shut them off until you can get a switch.

How do i remove the windshield wipers from my Ford thunderbird?

I have a 1995 Ford Thunderbird. i havent had it very long and now its time to change the windershield wipers. the problem is, i think they are stuck. there is a little bar sticking out im pretty sure you just push it and it supposed to come off. well, its not. there isnt any hook on it either so it cant be that. trust me i looked. can anyone give me some tips on how to get them off. please help me out cause its been raining alot and i cant drive anywhere now.How do i remove the windshield wipers from my Ford thunderbird?
im guessing that the wipers you are trying to take off are the ones that look like they have a spring in them holding it to the wiper arm. if i am right then the way i change them is take a small flat head screw driver and pry the end of the springs towards the openingand they will fall in releasing the tension holding the wipers on. slide them off and put the new blades onHow do i remove the windshield wipers from my Ford thunderbird?
well thank you for the best answer im glad i could help you

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How do i remove the windshield wipers from my Ford thunderbird?
Umm push the button in and remove them, if you are not capable of doing that, most shops will only charge .2 hours to change them for you.How do i remove the windshield wipers from my Ford thunderbird?
sometimes you have to wiggle it and pull.. you have the right idea. Try to drive to autozone or advanced auto. They will help you...How do i remove the windshield wipers from my Ford thunderbird?
Try looking for a tab to press then tap it out. If it is hinged at the centre of the wiper, try bending it all the way back and the press the pin out.

How can I learn about cars?

Okay, I'm a male 23 year old. My father decided to not ever teach me about vehicles. I seriously don't know jack except how to change the tires if I have a flat, put in more windshield wiper fluid, change the wipers, and maybe other petty tasks.



Anyone know of a real good website for complete noobs? I want to know what happens to gasoline, what moves the pistons, etc.



Pretty much just like I know everything about computers like the CPUs, mobos, RAM, overclocking, etc.



Thanks and no FLAMING!!!How can I learn about cars?
http://www.familycar.com/Classroom/How can I learn about cars?
Well you can start by talk to a shop or get a book?How can I learn about cars?
Go to Wyotech...http://wyotech.edu-program.info/ or



uti...http://www.uti.edu/



Or even at your local college...there may be an automotive course available..



I got my start at a technical school here in nyc and then its just a matter of picking the brains of other technicians and getting your hands dirty.



5hit...you can even incorporate your knowledge of computers into the automotive trade.



Good luck!