About 90% of our driving decisions in Mankato are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely vital.
Most Eagle Lake motorists have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our sedan windshield is just dirty. In fact, it’s estimated that 46,000,000 car owners across the nation are driving with wipers that can’t adequately clear their windshield in a storm.
It seems like our wiper blades are always at their worst when we Eagle Lake drivers need them the most. If that sounds like you, you’ve got plenty of company in the Mankato area. 78% of car owners only change their wiper blades after the blades function so poorly that they become a safety hazard.
Eagle Lake motorists need to change their thinking. Instead of blades being something to replace when they fail, we need to consider wiper blades as an important sedan safety component. Then we’ll stay ahead of the storm.
Eagle Lake drivers really ought to replace wiper blades twice a year; in the spring and the fall. If you live in the colder parts of MN, you may even want to get special winter blades in the fall.
Winter blades are made to resist freezing. Speaking of winter and freezing Mankato conditions, if your sedan has been sitting for a long time and the windshield becomes frozen, don’t use your wipers to clear off snow and ice. That can shred your blades and may even damage the wiper motor.
Your wiper blades live outside in the freezing cold and blistering Eagle Lake sun. Over time, they become hard and brittle, and then tear. They also lose their flexibility and just don’t clear the sedan windshield effectively. Worn wiper blades aren’t just a safety hazard for Eagle Lake motorists; they can also scratch their windshield. That may require replacing the entire sedan windshield – that’s a steep consequence for neglecting such a small part.
AutoNetTV and Hughes Automotive Inc recommend Eagle Lake motorists replace worn blades right away. Your Eagle Lake service center can provide you with a quality replacement blade. At Hughes Automotive Inc, they cost about the same as they would at the store – but installation is included.
Of course you also need washer fluid to help your blades do their important work. Even though Hughes Automotive Inc will top off the washer fluid with a full service oil change, it is a good idea to have some extra fluid at home. Bring it with you if you’re heading out on a road trip.
Always use windshield washer fluid. Plain water, even that fancy French bottled water, just doesn’t cut it. It can freeze in the fluid reservoir or on the windshield itself, making things worse. Besides, water won’t clean your windows as well.
So follow these tips to keep your windshield clear and your eye on the road.
Find us at:
Hughes Automotive Inc
109 E LeRay Ave
Eagle Lake, MN 56024
507.257.3730
