|
“Twenty per cent of all vehicle accidents result from impaired vision caused by a dirty or damp windshield.” These
are the words uttered by Bryan Gregory. You see, Gregory does have the
right to say such things, after all, he is the current director for
Advance Auto Parts’ consumer education department. He further adds,
“Incredibly, fifty per cent of vehicles on the road today have
windshield wipers that are beyond their functional lifespan, and
fifteen per cent of the vehicles inspected during National Car Care
Month failed because of worn windshield wiper blades.” You see,
windshield wiper blades really are useful. For example, you may have
your vehicle spruced up with the very best Ford LTD parts available in
the market. However, if you do not have the right kind of windshield
wiper blades, your vehicle would still be heading for trouble. What is
important is that you are actually able to have all the right parts in
your vehicle. Rain. Snow. Fog. During these weather
conditions, windshield wiper blades are really handy. Experts in the
field even do say that if people do have their windshield wiper blades
running perfectly, one million accidents would not be occurring
annually. This is why these experts do maintain that vehicle owners and
drivers should keep in mind that it would be best to inspect windshield
wiper blades and replace them at least every six months. These
windshield wiper blades may not be used frequently but they do get
damaged by various factors and elements like UV rays, dust, friction,
and acid rain. Gregory also does inform the public, “Start with a
visual inspection of the wiper blade. Look for cracked or torn rubber,
splits, gouges, or a discoloration in the blade surface. Next, run your
finger along the blade surface and check for hard or brittle rubber or
ragged edges. Finally, inspect the plastic or metal wiper body, looking
for a bent or damaged frame that could affect wiper performance. If any
of these conditions exist, or if the wiper blade has been on the
vehicle for more than six months, replace the wiper blades or the
entire assembly.”
|
