Windscreen wipers may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of important car spare parts, however, they have a huge impact on your safety and ability to see clearly on the road.

When they start making annoying noises while wiping, or leaving streaks of dust or dirt on your windscreen, you know it’s time to replace them.

Replacing your windscreen wiper blades can be overwhelming with so many brands and technology to choose from.

Having sold nearly two million wiper blades across Australia, we know all there is to know about replacing car wiper blades. We’ve, therefore, gone out of our way to simplify the process of purchasing wiper blades for you.

We’ll discuss all available windscreen wiper blades and their features, such as:

• Ability to provide clear visibility through the windscreen

• Ease of self-installation

• Quietness while cleaning your windscreen

• Affordability and durability

This will help you make the right choice when buying the best windscreen wipers to improve your focus and overall driving experience.

There are three different types of windscreen wiper blades based on material and design:

• Conventional or traditional: This is the original design of windscreen wipers. They come in a metal frame where the blade is attached with evenly placed pressure points.

• Beam or flat: They are slimmer and lighter than traditional wiper blades. They feature a rubber or silicone blade that applies pressure to the windscreen, allowing for a great wiping performance.

• Hybrid: These are a combination of traditional and flat wiper blades. They’re specifically designed for extreme weather and are able to perform even in snow and ice.

Let's go through the different wiper blades and their features in more detail.

Traditional wiper blades consist of replaceable rubber blades or refills that snap into a metal frame at multiple contact points.

Each contact point has a spring that is used to apply pressure to the windscreen. However, due to the limited number of springs in each blade, conventional blades are unable to wipe the windscreen evenly without leaving streaks of debris.

• Minimal parts: Traditional wiper blades come in a one-piece design.

• Affordable: Due to their minimalistic design, conventional wiper blades are the most affordable of all windscreen wipers.

• Beam blades: Traditional blades are composed of six to eight pressure points while a beam wiper blade has an infinite number of pressure points, allowing more grip and better wiping performance.

• Hybrid wiper blades: Hybrid blades come with the stability of traditional wipers and the sleek design of flat wipers, which allow them to perform in extreme winter conditions like snow and ice.

Hybrid wiper blades were introduced by some manufacturers in the mid-2000s as an alternative to beam blades.

A hybrid wiper blade has a conventional blade frame and is fitted with a plastic shell on top, which helps to reduce wind lift.

The plastic casing also acts as a styling aid to improve the look of the vehicle, thus blending traditional technology with modern styling—hence, "hybrid".

Hybrid windscreen wipers are engineered to be specifically effective in extreme weather conditions.

Initially, they were only commonly fitted in Japanese and Korean vehicles. However, hybrid wipers are now more popular and are found in vehicles such as the Mini Cooper, BMW X5, Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz, and more.

• Designed for extreme weather: Also known as winter blades due to their ability to wipe the windscreen clean during harsh winter weather

• Precise pressure points: Allow for exceptional wiping performance of heavy debris

• Conventional: Hybrid windscreen wipers come with evenly placed pressure points, which makes them more stable and better performing than traditional wiper blades.

• Flat: Hybrids perform better in extreme winter weather, but flat blades have a sleek design and better cleaning performance during rainy and dusty conditions.

Beam or flat wiper blades are a modern design of wipers that has become popular in new car designs since the early 2000s.

They’re composed of an inner steel vertebra and an outer plastic casing that help apply more pressure to the windscreen.

Important Features of Beam Wiper Blades

• Performance at high speeds: Their streamlined profile and infinite pressure points ensure streak-free and clear windscreen cleaning.

• Rust and corrosion resistant: The plastic casing covers the steel, ensuring there are no exposed metal parts.

• Easily available for most cars: Most car models have embraced the use of beam blades, making them widely available.

• Modern design: Flat blades are slimmer and look better on your car than other windscreen wipers.

How Beam Style Wiper Blades Compares With:

• Conventional: Beam wiper blades are slimmer and offer a more attractive appearance than conventional windscreen wipers.

• Hybrid: Beam blades are easier to find and easier to replace, unlike hybrids where it’s harder to find them aftermarket.

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Flat windscreen wiper blades come in rubber or silicone. The table below shows a comparison of both in terms of performance.

Wipertech natural rubber blades are coated with graphite and embedded with Teflon to offer maximum cleaning performance even when the car is moving at high speeds. They also look more modern and better on your car.

Wind resistance

Rain and snow aren't the only causes of unclear vision on the road—the wind does, too. High-pace winds create greater air resistance, frequently called “drag”.

In turn, drag lifts traditional blades further from the windscreen. This phenomenon is referred to as wind lift. As your wiper blades lose touch with your windscreen, you lose sight of the road.

Premium rubber beam blades withstand wind resistance and turn it into pressure that they leverage to clean your windscreen effectively.

Minimal squeaking

Flat wiper blades made of natural rubber are the quietest of all premium wiper blades.

They’re aerodynamically designed, which means that the faster your car moves, the more they grip your windscreen.

This ensures they clean the windscreen without making annoying sounds.

High performance in all weather conditions

Natural rubber is known to withstand various weather fluctuations. This means that in case you're caught up in a dust storm or rainy weather, the wiper blades will still clean your windscreen effectively.

The windscreen wiper will also last longer because rubber is not easily prone to wear and tear.

Features of Wipertech Rubber Wiper Blades

Wipertech windscreen wipers are designed using Aeroflex technology, which minimises wind lift and enhances wiping performance even at high speeds. The following are some of the unique features that make them the best wiper blades in all of Australia.

1 - Coated with Teflon

Wipertech wiper blades are coated with Teflon, which increases the number of pressure points to ensure better cleaning of the windscreen.

They’re also coated with graphite, which ensures their stability and durability in heated weather conditions.

2 - Premium natural rubber

Natural rubber is durable and grips onto the windscreen, ensuring no streaks are left. It also ensures that the windscreen wiper is silent while cleaning.

3 - Positive reviews

At Wipertech, we’ve sold wiper blades all across Australia.

One thing that has stood out is the largely positive reviews with over 22,000 customers giving us a 5-star on various online platforms.

What Others Said About Wipertech Wipers

Having sold over a million windscreen wipers in Australia, we’ve received many positive reviews from our customers. The following are the common points noted:

• Fast and efficient delivery after ordering

• Ease of installation with simple easy steps to follow

• Streak-free and clear visibility through the windscreen

• Exceptional customer care with email follow-ups and instructional videos

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it matter what wiper blades I buy?

Wiper blades highly impact driving and the visibility on the road, which determines safety.

Buying quality wiper blades that keep your windscreen clear in all kinds of weather is, therefore, important for your safety and that of other drivers on the road.

How long should wiper blades last?

Most wiper blades come constructed to last up to 12 months. However, some drivers have them in their cars for a few years before replacing them.

If they start giving off annoying sounds or leaving streaks of dust or dirt on your windscreen, then it’s time to replace them.

Which windscreen wiper blades are the best?

Beam blades made of rubber are the best wiper blades. They make for a streak-free performance even at high speeds. They also last the longest because rubber is durable and able to withstand different weather conditions.

At Wipertech, we offer premium windscreen wipers with free shipping all across Australia.

Our products are high quality and easy to install. They come with simple-to-follow installation videos that will enable you to fit your wiper blades alone at home.

If you’re looking for a quality, honest solution for replacing your wiper blades, head on over to our shop and enter the details of your car.

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