Ever noticed those scratches on your windshield and wondered if they seem to be getting worse every time you use your wipers? Wiper scratches may seem like a minor annoyance at first, but they can ...

Many of us have been in this scenario: driving down the road in the rain, you turn on your windshield wipers only to have them do an inadequate job clearing your field of view. Perhaps the wiper is ...

Changing your own wipers is quick and easy. Save time and money changing them yourself instead of going to the dealership. Windshield wipers are one of the most important parts of your car. If you've ...

Frozen windshield, thick oil, lethargic screen, and snow snakes. Here are some of the problems cold temperatures can cause, ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: I have seen windshield wiper fluid at winter prices as high as $18/gallon. Do you have a recipe for homemade fluid that won’t ruin the rubber lines, ...

Upwards of 4-6" of snowfall and dangerous subzero weather is forecast for Central Indiana this weekend. Is your vehicle ready ...

Windshield wipers are powered by a small electric motor, usually mounted on the firewall or under the cowl (the area under the windshield’s base). The motor activates linkage that moves the wiper arms ...

This article was updated in January 2026 with new products and information. It's incredible the difference a good set of wiper blades can make. Without them, driving through a downpour is nearly ...

Windshield wipers are such a simple little thing on the front of your windshield, that it can be easy to underestimate their importance—that is until you get stuck in a rainstorm. In bad weather ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. A windshield repair kit isn't a miracle solution, but for some minor chips, it will save you a trip to an expensive ...