It is always important to keep good maintenance of your vehicle. So it has automatically become important to check all components of your while maintaining. In this regard, Windshield and Wiper blades are very much important.

At no time of the year is seeing out of your windshield more important, and more difficult, than in winter. The aforementioned elements, plus road slush and salt thrown up by other vehicles, combine to assault your windshield. Factor in the darkness that most of us find ourselves commuting in thanks to shorter winter days, and visibility becomes extremely challenging. If you're trying to peer through streaks, smears and chattering caused by worn out wiper blades, seeing under these conditions can become downright impossible. The difference between a safe trip and an accident can often be fractions of a second. If you can't see what's up ahead your reaction time is compromised, and you could be in a collision or skid off an icy road before you can act to avoid the situation. Make sure wiper blade inspection is part of your winter preparedness regimen.

Check the squeegee, the part of the wiper blade that contacts and wipes the windshield, for rips, tears, cracks and signs of separation that would be obvious causes for replacement. Make sure the squeegee is still flexible so it has the ability to conform to the contours of your windshield. Inspect the wiper frame for corrosion, disengagement of the frame from the blade at the attachment points, and any other signs of damage. However, if your blades are more than 6 months old, they should be replaced regardless of how they look. Dirt that collects on the windshield acts as a fine abrasive, over time creating small voids in the edge of the blade not obvious to the naked eye, and these can result in streaking and smearing. The rubber is also continually under attack from heat, ozone and UV rays, which can cause cracks, reduced flexibility and deterioration. These factors can combine to seriously reduce visibility.

Inspect your vehicle's blades regularly and replace them at the first sign of poor performance or 6 months, whichever occurs first. Choose from FAL Wiper blades and wiper arms, or any of our higher-performance type blades. Clean your windshield every time you fill up with fuel, and gently wipe the squeegee with a damp paper towel to remove contaminants like dirt and oil. When your windshield is snow or ice covered, use your defrosters and/or ice scraper to clear the windshield; never use your wipers. Proper wiper blade maintenance will ensure you always get top performance from your blades.