There’s nothing worse than being met with a teeth-clenching screech every time you put your wipers on. When they start to resist, it’s a good indication that they’ve reached the end of their lifetime. While there’s plenty of places to get hold of new wiper blades, you can usually get them cheaper online, and with an Amazon system that lets you know if a certain pair of windscreen wipers is compatible with your car, there’s no reason why finding the best wiper blades for your make and model has to be difficult.
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These days, there’s more available than just your ‘standard design’. While these are more than adequate and often the cheapest of the lot, spoiler blades and flat blades are more commonly found on newer models, as they’re smaller and sit tighter against the windscreen when you’re driving in windy conditions.
Bosch is one of the most popular manufacturers when it comes to wiper blades, with their taking top position on our list for quality, price and design. Look out for Michelin and Valeo too, or Anco and Champion for wiper blades that are friendlier on the pocket.
For a cleaner and smoother wipe, these windscreen wiper blades are the best. From renowned manufacturer Bosch, you can be sure that these blades are of a good quality, with the manufacturer promising a longer life than just your standard unbranded. With their built-in spoiler, the blade remains closer to the windscreen, even when driving in high winds, ensuring your vision is never obscured in bouts of bad weather.
Thanks to the lack of metal in their design, these Valeo wiper blades produce 3dB less noise than standard ones. With the absence of metal, these wiper blades are flat, which means they also produce less turbulence, while the anti-lift spoiler system ensures they remain close to the windscreen in high winds, so your windscreen always remains free from obstruction. With improved winter resistance and high speed 200 km hour performance under their belt, these blades are certainly worth it if you’re not worried about budget.
If you live in the north where snow is more commonplace, these hardy or ‘stealth’ windscreen wipers are certainly worth considering. While compared to the others on our list, they’re pretty bulky, although with the added strength of metal combined with the benefit of flat aerodynamics, these should provide a great level of resistance against winter weather. Thanks to the addition of a Smart Flex Secondary and an Independent Suspension Tertiary, these wipers fit all windscreen curves and sit tight against them to ensure obstruction is reduced as much as possible.
Having been heavily tested by the guys over at Auto Express Product Test Awards, these wiper blades from Bosch have proven to be effective at high speeds and in very adverse weather conditions. Thanks to the two spring-loaded rails, pressure is evenly distributed to ensure the windscreen is kept free of obstruction, while the improvements in design have allowed for better resistance against the formation of ice in colder climes. Installing these wiper blades apparently only takes a matter of seconds and when it comes to noise, they’re on the low side, too
While rear wiper blades don’t need to have the same performance-enhancing features as front wiper blades, these are, according to Motabitz, a fantastic choice for your car. They’re an exact fit, so they’ll come with whichever adapter is relevant to your car model, while the range of sizes ensures you benefit from good visibility through the back windscreen. It’s made from high quality materials, so should provide a good length of service, with most reviewers reporting that it did the job well.
If you’re looking for the best wiper blades on a budget, then these ones from Anco should do you justice. They should be incredibly sturdy thanks to their vented bridge and metal flexor, while the rubber used to make the blade should provide a clean edge with every wipe. The wipers are protected against the effects of UV rays, air pollution and general grime, making them great all-year-rounders. They’re also easy to attach, so cheap, good quality and easy to install – that’s a win-win for us.
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