Why are the wiper blades on my car not moving?
The wiper blades can “streak” on the windshield due to incorrect positioning of the arm. Blades can “stutter” as they pass across the windshield. Blades can lose contact with the windshield altogether. Blades may fail to move at all.
What kind of auto parts do Pep Boys carry?
Pep Boys carries the auto parts you need to keep your car or truck running for years to come. We know there’s more to driving than keeping your vehicle running. You also want to enjoy the ride. Pep Boys carries the OEM and aftermarket parts and accessories you need to repair, maintain, or customize your vehicle.
What should I do if my windshield wiper is not working?
Give the blades a good cleaning too, for good measure. If that doesn’t fix the chattering, the problem may be a bent wiper arm. To make this diagnosis, bring the wiper up to mid-stroke on the windshield and examine the blade assembly. The blades should be making full contact on the windshield and the blade arms should be parallel to the glass.
How are the wiper blades attached to the windshield?
This linkage is fixed to a stud, also known as a “pivot point,” onto which the wiper arms are carefully fitted. These arms are designed to only pivot through a specific range of motion, so the wiper blades themselves go through a predictable arc of movement on the windshield.
Can you get free wiper blades at Pep Boys?
Pep Boys offers free wiper blade installations. Last year we replaced wiper blades on more than half a million cars. Worn out wipers are a safety hazard. Our automotive experts will provide a free wiper blade installation with the purchase of wiper blades at any of our locations.
What to do if your wiper blades are worn out?
You can also find replacement wiper arms and linkage if they were damaged in a storm, or just worn out from the commute. Washer pumps and tanks help washer fluid and de-icer make it onto your windshield when required, and should be checked regularly to ensure they are functioning properly.
What causes a windshield wiper to stop working?
The most common cause of poor windshield wiper performance is worn windshield wiper blades or refills. The automotive windshield wiper blade is the part that clears the windshield. The wiper blade refill is the rubber or synthetic component within the blade.
Where do the wipers go in a car?
Rather than pull over and wash the windshield off, let the wipers do this job. To do this, washers and wipers use a number of parts. The wipers use a motor and worm gear inside the wiper motor, which usually sits inside the hood, and these power the blades of the wipers so they move across the windshield at the right speed.