Motorists rarely check wiper blades, TRICO say

Being able to see clearly on the road is of the "utmost importance"

Motorists rarely check wiper blades, TRICO say
TRICO develops wiper technologies for automotive manufacturers and drivers worldwide.

TRICO has raised concerns that motorists very rarely check their windscreen wipers.

“With summer here, drivers must prepare for a shift in weather and road conditions,” according to Sam Robinson, TRICO product and brand manager for the UK.

“This is when driver visibility is critical, and vehicles need to be equipped with highly functional and effective wiper blades.”

TRICO has introduced additional new rear and hybrid blades to reinforce the ‘Exact Fit’ programme, which offers long-lasting performance, ensuring motorists are comfortable and can see clearly out of their windscreens.

Symptoms of worn wipers

Streaking: dry rubber that has hardened and cracked causes this.

Tree sap, road tar and other foreign substances on the blade rubber can also cause streaking.

Chattering:  it’s the sound that the blade makes as it passes across the windscreen by the permanent set or curve in the blade rubber that some wipers blades develop when they are not being used.

Worn rubber: general rounding of the wiping edge caused by age.

Split rubber: this is a condition found on blades that are old, or from the effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays affecting the rubber.

Bent refill or wiper frame: this can be caused by the impact of ice scrapers, automatic car washes or vandalism, leading to bent or distorted wiper arms affecting the wiper efficiency.

TRICO advises that blades should be visually checked on a monthly basis and replaced every six to twelve months.

Sam added: “Ensure you buy blades that are a suitable length, style and fitment for your vehicle and if your car has traditional style hook wiper arms, consider upgrading to a modern beam blade for improved performance and weather resistance.

“The TRICO Exact Fit programme is continually being updated and developed to offer coverage of the very latest vehicle applications, allowing retailers and garages to service 99 per cent of all vehicle applications directly from stock.”

For further information from TRICO see ‘more details’ below.

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