Windscreen Wipers?

Question

Can anyone tell me why my windscreen wipers make that awful screeching noise across my windscreen when i turn them on, even if it is heavy rain. it is a new car so they can't really be worn down

Answer 1

lol its awful innit - that eeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeee noise ! i know that it sounds really stupid but maybe ur windscreen wash is 2 strong.............. squeakky clean on overdrive lol

Answer 2

Wiper blades should be changed annually, and if all your driving is in town environments where pollution is higher then perhaps twice a year.

Clean the screen with Mr Muscle window cleaner and wipe all the crap off the rubbers on the blades with kitchen roll soaked in Mr Muscle. If that doesn't cure it then get new blades, and keep your screen clean, and the wiper blade rubbers as well.

If you use a wash-and-wax solution to clean your car then that will build-up on the screen and blades and produce problems such as you describe. Try using Decosol Windscreen washer additive in your screen wash bottle. It's an excellent product, far better than all the other additives. Mix it at 33% strength for winter use.

Answer 3

I had that problem and tried different blades in my case though it didn't help. The cure for mine was to order a new wiper arm - The spring in the arm had worn out over time and it wasn't putting enough pressure on the blade so it was squeaking and jumping over the windscreen. It wasn't too expensive to replace either (£20? I think). Just another suggestion, though with a new car I doubt this is the problem, but you never know I suppose.

Answer 4

Possibly a choice of three things,or all.If you have a diesel engined car this often causes a judder when engine fumes get onto the windscreen.Also it might be the rubber on the blades,they might need changing.It's always wise to clean your windscreen with spirit occasionally due to the fumes of other traffic.

Answer 5

A couple of things to try (if you hvent already...)

wash your windscreen a couple of times with HOT soapy water.

Add a few drops of washing up liquid to your screenwash solution

Try replacing the manufactueres blades with a cheaper, own-brand blades (I use Halfords), as the rubber seems a little softer

Soak the blades in hot water...

Worth a go anyway

Answer 6

You have cheap wiper blades fit good quality ones and the noise will disapear

Answer 7

Sometimes it depends what chemical was used to clean the screen. Try cleaning it, and the wipers with neat screen wash.

Answer 8

it might be the wiper motor take it back to garage if the car is new it should be under gaurentee

Answer 9

it will be dry rubber on the wipers buy a new set

Answer 10

wipper jitter is a pain. some cars have it some dont..my wifes saturn did it even after trying 3 differnt brands... just try diff ones and try rain x on windshield.