Highveld summer storms arrive fast and hard, and that is not the moment to discover your wipers are smearing. Sun and heat harden the rubber over the dry months, so blades often fail just when you need them most.
We check wipers and washers on every vehicle as part of our free safety check, and replace blades with the correct size and type for your windscreen.
Time for new blades if
- They leave streaks or a smear across the glass
- They judder or skip
- The rubber is cracked, split or hard
- They squeak
- They leave an unwiped patch in your line of sight
More than just blades
- Washer jets aimed and cleared
- Washer pump and reservoir checks
- Wiper motor and linkage faults
- Rear wiper blades and arms
Quick tip
Clean the blades with a damp cloth when you fill up, and avoid using the wipers on a dry windscreen. Both help the rubber last.
Common questions
How often should wiper blades be replaced?
When they stop clearing cleanly. Sun-hardened rubber often needs replacing before the rainy season.
Can you fit them while I wait?
Usually yes.
Why do my wipers not move?
A blown fuse, a failed motor or a linkage fault. We diagnose it.
Do you check the washer system too?
Yes, as part of the free safety check.
