Driving in the rain can be frustrating enough. Driving in the rain, plus a clattery serenade from your windshield wipers? Even the most patient drivers can only take that for so long. Fortunately, ...

It sounds like you need new wiper arms. Or at least one wiper arm. The arm has a spring in it that pushes the blade against ...

Windshield wipers are one of the cheapest safety systems on a car, yet they are also one of the most neglected. Most drivers wait until a storm exposes streaks, chatter and blind spots before acting, ...

CARS.COM — If your windshield wiper blades leave streaks and smears, or if they scrape and chatter even when there is plenty of moisture on the glass, your car could need new wiper blades. If in bad ...

Irritating wiper squeaks often stem from dirt or misalignment, not necessarily worn blades. Simple home fixes like cleaning the windscreen and rubber edges, using washer fluid, and adjusting arm ...

We're conditioned to keep our cars maintained with regular oil changes, proper tire pressure, and routine fluid checks. But when was the last time you inspected the wiper blades? Probably not until ...

This article was updated in January 2026 with new products and information. It's incredible the difference a good set of wiper blades can make. Without them, driving through a downpour is nearly ...