Ninety percent of all driving decisions are based on a clear unobstructed view of the road, which means good visibility is absolutely essential; especially during wet weather when vision may be obscured by water, road splash, sleet or snow on the windscreen. But good visibility requires wipers that are in good condition. If the wipers are chattering, streaking or otherwise failing to wipe cleanly and consistently, you need new blades.
Cold weather can affect blade life, too. Freezing temperatures makes rubber hard and brittle, which increases the tendency to crack and split. The holders can also become clogged with ice and snow, preventing the holder from distributing spring tension evenly over the blade. The blade "freezes up" and leaves streaks as it skips across the glass.
You can usually replace wiper blades yourself, and can replace just the blade with a refill or the entire blade assembly. Refills will save you money. If you're installing a blade assembly, most come with some type of adapter to fit the arms on your vehicle. The old blades pull or push off the arm by pressing a release button or pin on the wiper holder.
For cold weather driving, you might consider installing a set of "winter blades" on your vehicle. These have an enclosed holder that prevents ice and snow from building up and interfering with the wiper's ability to do its job.
If the blades can be pulled away from the glass with little resistance, it's time for new arms. Most vehicle manufacturers publish tension specs for their arms. If the arm doesn't meet the spec, it needs to be replaced.
Delivery Service | Description | Please Note | Price |
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Standard Item Delivery over €50 | 3-4 Working Days (07:00 - 19:30hrs) |
Weekdays Only (only applies to orders placed before 4pm) |
Free* |
Standard Item Delivery under €50 | 3-4 Working Days (07:00 - 19:30hrs) |
Weekdays Only (only applies to orders placed before 4pm) |
€4.99 |
Remote Area Delivery | 3-4 Working Days (07:00 - 19:30hrs) |
Weekdays Only (only applies to orders placed before 4pm) |
€11.99 |
Oversized Items | 3-4 Working Days (07:00 - 19:30hrs) |
Weekdays Only (only applies to orders placed before 3pm) |
€11.99 |
Remote Area Delivery - Oversized Items | 3-4 Working Days (07:00 - 19:30hrs) |
Weekdays Only (only applies to orders placed before 4pm) |
€18.99 |
PLEASE NOTE: Orders placed after 4pm, will be processed the following day, adding 1 working day to the delivery service. For orders placed on a non-working day (Saturday or Sunday) please add 1 working day to your delivery date.
If your item is Over-Weight (Over 20kgs) or you are located in a remote area you may incur an additional charge. If this is the case the cost will be automatically calculated by our system at the checkout phase.
Due to the volume of deliveries, please allow a full 7 working days before contacting our customer service centre. All delivery times are approximate and can be delayed due to circumstances outside of our control.
No deliveries will be made on Sundays or Bank/ Public Holidays.
Delivery timescales will vary for items which are not marked as in-stock.
*Free Standard Delivery for order over €50 excludes Oversize and Remote area times.
Our Click & Collect service is FREE.
Click & Collect is easy way to check the stock, latest price and reserve products at your local Euro Car Parts branch. Click & Collect is available for all products and if in stock at your selected branch, items will be available for immediate collection and held until the end of the next working day. To Reserve your products, simply choose Click & Collect as checkout method and enter your branch. Our system will than check the latest stock at your nearest branches and if items are in stock you can reserve them immediately. Alternatively, if the items are not in stock, our system will offer you a later collection date, if available. Once you submit the form, you will receive e-mail containing your proof of reservation and reference number. Do not forget to bring your confirmation email with you when you visit our branch to collect your order.
At Euro Car Parts we hope that you are happy with your purchase, however we know that sometimes you will need to return or cancel an item. You can return your purchase to any of our Euro Car Parts Stores.
Before returning your item(s) please contact Euro Car Part Ltd for a Returns Authorisation Number.
For any returns queries, call us on 1800 818 440. Find out more about returns.
You'll find returns information on your delivery note. Unless faulty, we'd like you to make your return within 60 days of purchase. Exceptions apply to certain products - find out more about our refund policy.
For more information call Euro Car Parts Customer Services Department on 1800 818 440 or Email the customer service department at custservice.ie@eurocarparts.com
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