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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

On the surface, wiper blades appear to be a fairly basic component of your car. Every vehicle leaves the assembly line with them, and they’ll all work just fine straight off the dealership lot. But ...