Just bought some new shiny Silicone Wiper Blades and don’t know how to fit them? Not to worry, changing Wiper Blades isn’t too complex and may only take around 5mins once you know what to do. The first thing you will need to understand is when to actually change them, it’s necessary that your Windscreen Wipers are functional for the rainy weather but avoid changing them just before the summer as the hot sun can often distort the rubber of the blades. As a common rule, Wiper Blades should be exchanged every year at least, but should also be tested every 6 months to ensure they are still functioning correctly. If the wipers are squeaking or rubbing against the windscreen it doesn’t necessarily mean they need replacing, sometimes just cleaning the windscreen can help (without wax, as this can make the blades too slippery) and also ensure the Wiper Blades aren’t fastened too tight causing unnecessary friction.

Now that all of the checks are out of the way, it’s time to get onto the practical work. To start, you will need to carefully raise the Windscreen Wipers so that they stand up and are clear of the windscreen. On most cars this only requires you to simply pull the wiper outwards, if you are finding it tricky, you can turn the ignition on, initiate the wipers and then shut the ignition off, this will leave the wipers standing vertical and you will find it easier to lift them.
Next you will want to examine the length of the Wiper Blades as some cars have one smaller than the other and will need to be connected the right way around. Now we need to remove the current Wiper Blades and this is often done by pushing in a small tab before sliding the blade out. Sometimes you may need to lift a tab up or even loosen a screw with a screwdriver. Once both blades have been removed, the new Wiper Blades will simply slide into the wiper arm and click into place, don’t forget to check the fitting is solid and if any screws were removed that they be put back.

With the new wipers connected it’s time to check to ensure they work. You will need to carefully lower the Windscreen Wipers so that they lie flat on the windscreen again and once more give them a slight pull to ensure they are secure and won’t come flying off as you drive away. With the wipers back in place, start the ignition and give them a go.

So there we have it, those new Silicone Wiper Blades you just got needn’t have to just sit in their box anymore, get out there and get them fitted!