You should inspect your wiper blades at least every six months and replace them about once a year. To inspect your wipers, lift each arm away from the windshield and run your finger along the rubber.

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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 ...