Motorists rarely check windscreen wipers and as motorists prepare for their cars for their holidays, now is the perfect time to boost wiper sales, Trico say.
Worn wipers produce an uneven wipe and can cause poor visibility.
According to TRICO, 90 per cent of all driving decisions are based on visual clues, which serve to underline how important having good and efficient wiper blades is.
What to look for
- 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: some wiper blades can develop a permanent set or curve in the blade rubber when they are not being used.
- Worn rubber: general rounding of the wiping edge caused by age is a sign that it’s time to replace the blade.
- Spilt 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.
Sam Robinson, TRICO UK product and brand manager, said: “General advice from TRICO is that blades should be visually checked on a monthly basis and replaced every six to twelve months.”
TRICO can provide a wiper diagnostics chart, new display stands, merchandise and special promotions.
For more information on the wiper blades available from TRICO, follow the ‘more details’ link below.