windscreen wiper problem

[PeteK]

Mine are fine at low speeds, however the drivers side wiper doesn't clear the screen particularly well on the downward stroke at anything over 60mph.

[Eugheugh]

I wouldn't want to use anything other than a bendy (original or pattern) wiper as insurers will find anything to stall payment should you get into the unfortunate situation of having to file a claim for damage in the case of an accident. However, I find that regularly wiping the wiper blades with vinegar stops them squueking and go to a Pound shop for the wiper blades and press them into the original carriers. This is a little fiddly but worked a treat for me and cost a quid instead of £40 for OE items. Nuf said.

[vroooOOOM]

I paid £1.38 for each of my wipers from Wilkinsons just mod the plastic clip i.e. rub off the lug on the original and hay presto i can afford to change em twice a year but so far I only change em every start of winter AND THEY DON'T MAKE ANY NOISE AND WIPE CLEAR !!!

[Chipped2]

At rest the wiper blade needs to be at 90 degrees to the screen so it can 'flip' easily and equally when it changes direction. Remove the blade carrier and twist the arm to give the correct angle. Careful not to let the arm hit the sceen as it will crack it!

Check that the wiper element is not too tightly fitted into the wiper carrier and can move freely to follow the curvature of the screen.

Of course do as stated previously making sure the screen is very clean and that the wiper rubber has a crisp edge and free from residue (birdshit, tar etc). Seagull **** is full of sand so wipe it off before operating wipers to prevent scratching.