Show If you’ve noticed your wiper blades aren’t properly clearing rain and snow, or they’ve started to squeal or judder, it’s probably time for a replacement. Whether you’re a new driver, or you’ve just got a new car, finding the right size wiper blades can prove tricky. Join us as we run through our handy wiper blade size guide in more detail below. When Should I Replace My Wiper Blades?Wiper blades from reputable brands are generally built to last about a year, depending on both your mileage and how often you use them. For example – if you live somewhere prone to frequent rainfall, and you drive to work, your wiper blades may need replacing sooner than someone living somewhere hot, who works from home. How To Measure Wiper BladesFinding out the measurements of your existing wiper blades shouldn’t be too difficult, and there are several different ways you can go about this.
Wiper Blade SizesAre Windscreen Wipers One Size Fits All? There are some universal wiper blades on the market, but there’s also a huge range of specific sizes, designed to suit the variety of vehicles on the road – from minute Smart Cars to HGVs and everything in-between. Generally speaking, wiper blades run from about 9 inches right through to 32 inches, but you may find them measured in millimetres too. With that in mind, we’ve put together a simple conversion chart to help you find the right size. This isn’t an exact conversion, but rather indicates what size wiper blades in millimetres you should purchase, if your current windscreen wipers are marked in inches, and vice versa. Some numbers have been omitted, if wiper blades aren’t usually available in those measurements.
Now you’re equipped with how to find out what wiper blade size your vehicle requires, you can easily pick up a set of replacements at Euro Car Parts. We stock over 130,000 products from industry-leading manufacturers, and with free click and collect from your local branch, or home or workplace delivery, ordering with us couldn’t be more convenient. How do you know what size windshield wipers to get?There are several ways to find out the right wiper size for your car:. Look in the owner's manual.. Go to any auto parts store and use their “wiper blade size finder”. Look up your correct wiper size online.. Measure the wiper blades currently on your car.. Does windshield wiper length matter?Does Size Really Matter? Size matters to a point, just as long as you are about 1 inch higher or lower than your current wiper blade size. If you buy wiper blades that are too big, they might overlap or touch which will cause them to break.
How do I know if my windshield wipers fit?Windshield wiper blades come in many sizes, and chances are your car takes a different size on each side. Look in your car's owner's manual, measure the blade, or ask at an auto-parts store for the proper fit.
Which wiper blade should be longer?Blades on the driver's side extend longer than the passenger side to provide the best visibility for the person behind the steering wheel. Choosing a blade that's too short can leave large areas of your windshield unaffected, lowering your visibility.
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