CARS.COM — If your windshield wiper blades leave streaks and smears, or if they scrape and chatter even when there is plenty of moisture on the glass, your car could need new wiper blades. If in bad ...

We're conditioned to keep our cars maintained with regular oil changes, proper tire pressure, and routine fluid checks. But when was the last time you inspected the wiper blades? Probably not until ...

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 ...