For the uninitiated, DIY maintenance of cars, SUVs, and trucks can be intimidating. However, there are some simple routine maintenance tasks most motorists can handle in their driveway with little to ...

CARS.COM — If your windshield wiper blades leave streaks and smears, or if they scrape and chatter even when there is plenty of moisture on the glass, your car could need new wiper blades. If in bad ...

Windshield wipers are vital for your visibility when driving, but should you go with silicone or rubber? Here are the key ...

Your windshield wipers are among the most important consumables on your car. Get caught out in the rain with a bad pair of wipers and your visibility can be drastically reduced, which vastly increases ...

This article was updated with new products and information in September 2025. Wiper blades are the unsung heroes of your car’s survival kit. They often get overlooked until a torrential downpour or ...

Consumer Reports no longer updates this product category and maintains it for archival purposes only. It’s easy to forget that wipers are a safety feature—until you end up driving in heavy rain or ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Replacing windshield wiper blades depends on a few factors, but most experts recommend replacing them within a certain timeframe. Meteorologist Tommy House sat down with Daniel ...