How to select the windshield wiper

As there are a variety of windshield wipers on the market, it may be difficult to select the appropriate model. To find the right size, read the car manual, measure the wiper or visit the auto parts store for help. If the traditional rubber wiper blade cannot solve the problem, please try to use the three section wiper blade or silicone coated wiper. Generally, more investment in wipers will lead to higher performance and durability.

Method 1: Find the correct size
1. Read your car manual. There are many different sizes of wipers, and the same car can accommodate multiple sizes. Read your car manual to find out how many sizes of wiper blades can be fitted to your car. This check is the easiest way to find out what you are looking for before shopping.
2. Measure the current wiper blade. Measure the wiper blade with a tape measure. If your car uses two wiper blades of different lengths, measure them both. In order to provide convenient reference when shopping, please save the measurement results on your mobile phone.
3. Ask the auto parts store for help. Visit the auto parts store to help you find the right size wiper blade for your car. Tell the shop assistant the year, brand and model of your car so that they can find the right blade for you. After purchase, some auto parts stores will install blades for you.
Or, take the old wiper to the shop to match it.
4. Go to the dealership. For an expensive but simple method, visit your vehicle dealer to obtain the exact model of the wiper that came with your vehicle. If you drive an old car, it means that the wiper will lack new functions.
Or, you can call the parts department of the dealer to obtain the brand and model of the wiper, so that you can find it yourself.

Method 2: Comparison function
1. If you are worried about the price, please buy regular rubber wipers. Conventional wipers are made of rubber in a metal frame. If you already have these adhesive strips and are satisfied with their performance, please stick with them. These rubber wipers are the simplest and most cost-effective option.
2. If durability is required, please purchase silicone wiper. Silicone wiper is a substitute for conventional rubber wiper. These wipers wipe more effectively each time than rubber wipers. The price of silicone wiper is higher than that of rubber wiper, but its service life is twice that of rubber blade.
Many silicone wipers have a warranty, which is not common for conventional wipers.
3. Select a three section wiper. The beam blades are rubber and spring steel blades without an external frame, so the pressure on the windshield can be more uniform when wiping. The price of the cross beam scraper may be twice that of the traditional scraper, but the better performance makes it worth investing.
Because of its flexibility, beam blades are the best choice for curved windscreens.
4. Find a solid winter wiper to make it survive in cold weather. If you want a sturdy wiper blade that can withstand the cold winter, you can buy several different functions. Ask the assistant in the auto parts store to show you the wiper blade that best suits your vehicle. When shopping, remember:
Three section wipers are best suited for removing large amounts of debris, such as snow and ice, because they have very little debris.
Some blades suitable for winter use are injected with graphite or Teflon to increase strength.
The purchase of more durable blades helps prevent the vehicle wiper motor from being stressed.
Winter blades are usually more expensive than ordinary blades.