Why do my windshield wipers skip?

[2k1SilverCelica]

I probably got them a year ago so they are basically new, i switched out the stock wipers and put on the ones my dad gave me. i was just wondering is it the wiper refill that makes it skip? or is it the whole wiper assembly? thanks

[t12ansf0rmer]

are you using them when its dry?..either that or the blades are messed up

[Blue Bomber]

Probably a crappy set of blades. I once got a set brand new from Toyota, and they skipped the first time I used them. :thumbdown Then I got PIAA silicone blades, and haven't had any wiper problems since. They also deposit a bit of silicone on the windshield, so water beads off like if you were using RainX. :)

[2k1SilverCelica]

So you're saying it's just the rubber refills that suck? Because i don't want to buy the whole wiper blade assembly. I was thinkin of getting PIAA wiper blades but $60-70 is too much for windshield wipers imo.

[R K e 1 C A]

depends on where you live as Wiper Blades are recommended to be replaced every 6 mths. most likely in places w/Four Seasons or rainy cities i.e. Seattle


got a set of TriCo that haven

[NoUse4aName]

$60-70 for blades? That is ridiculous.

Here's some silicone blades(whole assembly) for $22 with a 5 year unconditional guarantee.
www.silblade.com

[EasyC]

i buy the toyota refills...no problems what so ever....last longer than the aftermarkets i tried ...

[2k1SilverCelica]

no, i don't use them when it's dry, it's just here in So. Cal it can rain whnever it wants to. So i just find it really annoying to use em while they skip.

Also, for the PIAA blades i meant $60-70 for the set of 3, so basically those are the same price. But thanks for the link.

[NoUse4aName]

But when they're guaranteed for 5 years, it's cheaper in the long run. Don't really need a silicone one on the rear.

Even when just getting cheapies, I'll buy the whole blade rather than mess with inserts. It's only a couple dollars more with the stuff you find in walmart and autozone and such.

[Blue Bomber]

The PIAA refills are only around $7 each, and worth every penny. :) If your wiper blades are still in good condition (no rust or bends), there's no reason to replace them.

[NoUse4aName]

Just a few bucks for an entire blade of the type I'm talking about.

[RookieGTS]

or you could just go to autozone and pick up some coo ass blades. I did and they work great in the rain, no problems since.

[SLOWICA]

Originally posted by Blue Bomber
The PIAA refills are only around $7 each, and worth every penny. :) If your wiper blades are still in good condition (no rust or bends), there's no reason to replace them.

where do you get them for $7?

[Blue Bomber]

Originally posted by SLOWICA
where do you get them for $7? I searched for them through Froogle.com, and got a discount because of it at AutoBarn.com.