Spring is not too far away and all those showers will bring those flowers so NOW is the best time to get your vehicle ready for all the rain your vehicle will be taking on!  Many of us know the importance of our wipers and if you don’t, news flash they help improve our visibility when driving in snow, rain, and anything else mother nature might throw at us…literally! The bad thing is that many of us know how important they are but they are one of the most overlooked pieces of our vehicles when it comes to maintenance. Whether it’s because we don’t use them that often or because we kind of forget about them, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t replace them from time to time. If you’re not sure when it is appropriate to do so, check out our tips below! If you find you’re in need of new wipers, head over to our site or stop in to order yourself a new pair of genuine Nissan wipers. Who knows you might even find a coupon when you check out our service coupons.

It’s time to change your wipers if….

• Streaking occurs when the rubber squeegee dries, hardens, and cracks
• Skipping occurs when the blade develops a curvature from lack of use
• Wearing occurs with extensive use and is when the rubber edges are rounded instead of squared
• Splitting is caused when the sun’s rays penetrate the rubber squeegee, causing it to break down
• Bent frames are caused by inconsistent contact with the glass surface, creating streaking or skipping

If you’re running outside to go inspect your vehicle to see if it’s time to change your wipers be sure to look for the following!

• Broken frames
• Metal corrosion
• Visible cracks
• Rounded squeegee edges
• Loose or unsecured wiper blades
• Check that the squeegee is secure in the wiper frame

Visibility is extremely important to safe driving. Although drivers depend on their wiper blades to clear rain, sleet, snow, etc., many wait too long to replace them. Do yourself a favor and be sure to maintain wiper blades regularly which can maximize your visibility, efficiency, and reliability! If you want some tips on how to maintain the life of your wiper blades check them out below!

• When you get gas, be sure to clean your windows too
• Clean your squeegee often
• Never use your wipers to de-ice your window
• Pull your blades up during snow/ice storms