This article was updated in January 2026 with new products and information. It's incredible the difference a good set of wiper blades can make. Without them, driving through a downpour is nearly ...

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 one of the cheapest safety systems on a car, yet they are also one of the most neglected. Most drivers wait until a storm exposes streaks, chatter and blind spots before acting, ...

We're conditioned to keep our cars maintained with regular oil changes, proper tire pressure, and routine fluid checks. But when was the last time you inspected the wiper blades? Probably not until ...

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As fall becomes winter, more rain and snow are on the horizon. The last thing you want is to be unprepared for heavy precipitation, so get yourself a good set of windshield-wiper blades. And if you ...

It is a good idea to replace automotive wiper blades in the spring, before the rain hits hard, and again in the fall, when wintery ice and snow is just around the corner. Step 1: Use the blade ...

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 ...

We've all been there—happily driving along when suddenly you're hit with torrential rain unleashed like a power washer from the skies. In those intense, white-knuckle moments, you lose visibility. The ...

️ Editor's note: This product category requires new testing about once a year. We'll update this article with the most recent information when it's available. Wiper ...