Do It Yourself

You can save yourself a decent amount of money doing a few of those little, but obligatory, jobs on your car yourself. A number of things can be altered or replaced without the help of a trained mechanic. Amongst these jobs are checking your oil, brake fluid and engine coolant levels, tyre pressures, ancillary drive belt tension and condition, making sure your engine hoses are free from cracks & perishing, and last but not least, adjusting your cars Windscreen Wipers.

Every car on the road needs high-quality Wiper Blades. Inadequate Wiper Blades will make difficult driving circumstances such as rain, sleet and snow even trickier. Driving in those conditions with an inadequate set of Wiper Blades can put the life of you and your passengers at risk. Wiper Blades in poor condition can be sufficient reason for your car to not get through its MOT. Also, if the police were to stop you and run a spot check, faulty Wiper Blades could land you with a £1000 fine. So it’s an inspection well worth doing!

How frequently you should do this depends on the kind of Wiper Blades you have. Your standard set of rubber Windscreen Wipers will typically need to be changed at least once a year to offset wear and tear, and if you live in a hostile environment, such as at the seaside, with its high levels of ultra violet light and abrasive salty atmosphere, you may well need to change your Wiper Blades twice as often. However, if you spend a little extra and purchase some Silicone Wiper Blades, the frequency of changes will drop significantly . Silicone Wiper Blades are more robustthan standard rubber Windscreen Wipers. They’re more resistant to the effects of U.V., chemicals, atmospheric pollutants and extremes of temperature. Manufacturers of the Silicone Wiper Blades often guarantee them for at least 12 months, some guarantee them for the life of your car. They are a advisable investment, especially in for people who drive their car in more intense conditions.

Now changing your Windscreen Wipers is a relatively clear-cut process. First of all – make sure you buy the appropriate ones to fit your make of car (you should be able to find this information in your owner’s manual!).

Next, you need to pull the Windscreen Wipers arm up, so it’s in the air. Take off the old blade by pushing the small tab, and pulling the blade off. Sometimes this can be a little fiddly, and you may need to use something like the head of a screwdriver to just lever the attachment off if it’s fiddly or inflexible . Then you basically take your new wiper blade and slot it onto the Windscreen Wipers arm. As you do this, listen for a click. That’ll let you know the attachment has slid into position. Then just give it a gentle pull to ensure it has fixed on securely, and won’t come off while you’re driving! Then you simply pop the Windscreen Wipers arm down , and you’re done ! Straightforward , and it can save you a bit of money!