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<\/p>\nTrico explains\u00a0that now is the time to\u00a0push\u00a0wiper blade\u00a0awareness\u00a0and suggests that workshops offer a free wiper blade check.<\/p>\n
With the clocks going back\u00a0soon,\u00a0it\u2019s time for factors and workshops to think of the products that will sell the most during this time and how to capitalise on them. Wiper blades are an excellent consumable to focus on: especially\u00a0following the long, bright summer,\u00a0the UV rays from the sun could have damaged the rubber of the blade, so these\u00a0will need checking to ensure they\u2019re in optimum condition.<\/p>\n
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To assist, Trico is suggesting that workshops offer a free\u00a0winter wiper blade check and has compiled a helpful checklist\u00a0that\u00a0they\u00a0can use to assess the\u00a0blade\u2019s condition and identify if it needs replacing.<\/p>\n
Clean screen<\/strong> Safe\u00a0and\u00a0secure fitment<\/strong> Blade edge check<\/strong> As blades are not only affected by rain and snow, but also the UV rays from the sun, Trico recommends that wiper blades are replaced every 12 months to ensure maximum effectiveness and visibility.<\/p>\n Wipe check<\/strong> Trico explains\u00a0that now is the time to\u00a0push\u00a0wiper blade\u00a0awareness\u00a0and suggests that workshops offer a free wiper blade check.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2078,"featured_media":20914,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20912","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nEnsure the windscreen is thoroughly cleaned using warm water or specialist glass cleaning fluid. In particular pay attention to the areas at the top and bottom of the wipe area, as dirt and debris collect there. Also check the glass for any cracks or chips, these are a safety hazard in their own right, but can also damage the wiper blade rubber.<\/p>\n
\nCheck the blade is securely fixed to the arm. The blade should rotate freely, parallel with the wiper arm, to allow it to flex over the screen, but there should be no wobbling or movement perpendicular to the arm. This movement can be a sign of wear from the blades flipping over and could eventually cause the blades to come apart during use.\u00a0Naturally, if the blade shows excessive movement, replace it immediately.<\/p>\n
\nGently clean the rubber blade edge with a damp cloth or sponge to remove any dirt or residue. Check along its length for any imperfections in the rubber, in particular check at either end that it has not split. Ensure that the rubber element returns to a central position and is not flipped over and set in one direction. If the blade fails any of these checks, it should be replaced.<\/p>\n
\nUsing the washer spray or a mister bottle to spray the glass, operate the wipers and check\u00a0that\u00a0there are no missed areas, water smears or multiple streaks that impair vision. Any light misting remaining after the wipe should disappear quickly. Naturally, blades that leave streaks\u00a0or\u00a0smears should be replaced immediately.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"