You are a very careful and responsible driver. You always keep tabs on the mileage of your car and take it for regular maintenance at the recommended mileage points so that all essential parts are changed.

But, not all car parts require to be changed by a mechanic.

Window wipers are an essential part of your car that you can easily change without any help from a mechanic. If your wiper blades are squeaking, chattering, or smearing, you’re due for a replacement.

When buying new wiper blades you should look out for the following:

• The wiper design

• Mounting connection with wiper arm

• The size of the new wiper blades

Let’s explore these three features in detail.

• Conventional blades — Have metal frames and are usually seen in vehicles made before the year 2000
  

• Hybrid blades — Have a sleeker look with an attached metal housing for excellent performance in extreme weather
  

• Beam blades — Are the most recent advancement in wiper models designed to match the curve of windscreens
  

The table below highlights the three windscreen wiper designs and their features.

These blades have metal frames and are usually seen in vehicles made before the year 2000.

Features:

• "Coat-hanger” design

• Allows wiper refills

• Metal frame on the wiper blade

These blades have a sleeker look with an attached metal housing for excellent performance in extreme weather.

Features:

• Sleeker metal frame design

• Flat on the windscreen

• Aerodynamic design for silent wipe

These are the most recent advancement in wiper models designed to match the curve of windscreens.

Features:

• Curved frame

• Pre-tensioned steel beam curved for maximum contact

Sleek aerodynamic design for efficient wipe at high speeds

The wiper blade connection to the wiper arm varies in all vehicles.

Here are the most common mounting types on a wiper arm:

• Hook type connection on wiper

• Push button join type

• Side pin wiper blade connection

• Pinch-tab joint type

• Top-lock mounting connection

• Slim top connection

The size of wiper blades differs in all vehicles. For some vehicles, the driver and passenger side wipers are not equal.

At Wipertech, we've done extensive research on the perfect fit of beam blades for all vehicles on Australian roads. As such, we have specifically designed wiper blades for every vehicle that are guaranteed to be an easy fit.

The table below is just a snippet of our inventory, comparing window wipers with their vehicle models, sizes and connection type.

Audi A6, 1994–1997 (C4)

• Best wiper blade type: A pair of Wipertech Universal Aeroflex II windscreen wipers

• Size: 22” driver side, 21” passenger side

• Wiper connection: Hook joint type

Alfa Romeo MiTo, 2009–2015

• Best wiper blade type: Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex Pinch Tab front windscreen wipers

• Size: 26” driver side, 15” passenger side

• Wiper connection: Pinch tab

BMW 5 Series 2010–2016 (F10)

• Best wiper blade type: A pair of Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex Side-Pin windscreen wipers

• Size: 26” driver side, 17” passenger side

• Wiper connection: Side pin

• Best wiper blade type: A pair of Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex wiper blades

• Size: 24” driver side, 19” passenger side

• Wiper connection: Side pin with a plastic cap

Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2013–2015 (W176)

• Best wiper blade type: Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex rear window wiper

• Size: 10” rear side

• Wiper connection: Pinch tab

• Best wiper blade type: Wipertech True-Fit Metal windscreen wiper

• Size: 26” driver side, 26” passenger side

• Wiper connection: Bayonet connection with screws

Volkswagen Golf 2009–2012 (Mk6)

• Best wiper blade type: A pair Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex Wide Push Button wiper blades

• Size: 24” driver side, 19” passenger side

• Wiper connection: Top lock

SKODA Fabia 2013–2014 (5J)

• Best wiper blade type: Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex push button rear blade

• Size: 16” rear side

• Wiper connection: Push button

Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2021–2022 (W206)

• Best wiper blade type: Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex windscreen wiper

• Size: 22” driver side, 22” passenger side

• Wiper connection: Slim top

Audi A6 2001–2005 (C5 Facelift)

• Best wiper blade type: A pair of Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex wiper blades

• Size: 22” driver side, 22” passenger side

• Wiper connection: Pinch tab

• Best wiper blade type: Wipertech True-Fit Roc Lock 3 rear wiper blade

• Size: 10” rear side

• Wiper connection: Lock type

The most effective wiper blades for your vehicle are beam blades, which make maximum contact with the windscreen for a smooth and clear wipe.

Our Wipertech beam blades are fitted with natural rubber and coated with Teflon for a clean and silent wipe in the heaviest rain.

Visit the Wipertech website and enter the car’s model to find the right wiper blades for your vehicle.

Order new wiper blades, and you'll receive them within 3–5 days with an installation video to help you fit the wiper blades.

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