But when your wipers stop working altogether, where do you turn? O’Reilly Auto Parts. A good pair of wiper blades is essential to safe wet-weather driving. Find the right fit and options for your vehicle. Hybrid windshield wipers are a combination of the two.
Beam windshield wiper blades are curved to hug and fit the contour of the windshield more tightly without leaving gaps in coverage. Conventional, or traditional, windshield wipers are the most common, with a straight design that fits most vehicle types, but leaves occasional gaps while clearing away water, snow, and debris. There are a few different types of windshield wipers. At O’Reilly Auto Parts, one of our Parts Professionals will help you change your wiper blades on most vehicle makes and models. It’s usually recommended that wiper blades be changed every six months, or sooner if necessary. Some specialty wipers can also be attached for the winter or rainy season.
You may also notice that your windshield is difficult to clean, or develops ice clumps in cold, inclement weather.
It might be time to change your windshield wipers if you hear scratching sounds, or if you notice skipping wipers or little to no contact between the wiper and the windshield.
