Windshield wiper review: The best wiper blades for clear vision

 

Well-functioning and reliably functioning windshield wipers play a decisive role when it comes to the right view in road traffic. In the windshield wiper test, we look at why good windshield wipers are so important and what you should look out for when buying windshield wipers.

Why are good windshield wipers important?

Windshield wiper blades are the deciding factor when it comes to clearing the windshield of rain, snow, dirt, and other debris. They ensure a clear view and thus make an important contribution to road safety.

However, all this only works if they are high-quality and undamaged windshield wiper blades. Inferior or worn wiper blades can even worsen visibility in the worst case. It is therefore important that the windshield wipers are checked regularly and replaced if necessary.

What should you look for when buying windshield wipers?

Suppose you need new wiper blades. What things should you look out for when buying in order to really choose the best and actually suitable leaves?

• Mounting type: First of all, the new wiper blades must match the respective mounting types on the car. These include click, pinch-tab and hook attachments.
• Size and fit: There are also different sizes of wiper blades. Only with the right size can the windshield wipers cover all desired areas of the windscreen.
• Durability: Durability is largely a question of quality. The following often applies to wiper blades: "If you buy cheap, you buy twice. Here it is definitely worthwhile to reach for high-quality products on several levels.
• Volume: When it comes to volume, everyone immediately has the sound of unpleasantly loud squeaking windshield wipers in their ears. Therefore, you should also pay attention to this criterion when buying, although it has now become standard that wiper blades are as quiet as possible.
• Season: Some wiper blades are designed for certain seasons. They cope particularly well with the conditions in autumn or winter, for example.
• Mopping performance: Mopping performance is one of the decisive factors. How well do the leaves remove water and dirt from the panes? And that even at high speeds?

Three top windshield wipers in detail

Which windshield wiper is the best also depends on some individual factors. Therefore, we present three of the most well-known and generally proven windshield wiper models here.

• Bosch Aerotwin: The Bosch Aerotwin is considered one of the most popular and powerful wipers on the market. It is known for its excellent wiping performance and it has special aerodynamics. The only disadvantage: its price is also - albeit absolutely justified - in the upper range.
• Valeo Silencio: As the name suggests, the Valeo Silencio relies on a particularly quiet mopping process. This is ensured by a high-quality rubber compound that works reliably even in difficult weather conditions. Its disadvantage: Assembly is considered somewhat more complicated for some vehicle models.
• SWF Visioflex: The SWF Visioflex also offers strong wiping performance and high robustness. It has a flexible design and is therefore suitable for a particularly large number of different models. It also finds itself in the higher price regions and that is also absolutely justified.

When should you change the windshield wipers?

At the latest when the windshield wipers leave streaks and streaks and thus worsen visibility instead of improving it, it is time for new wiper blades. Emerging squeaking noises can also be a similar indication. Regardless of this, you should always pay attention to the condition of the leaves in order to detect possible damage or cracks in time.

The most frequently asked questions about the windshield wiper test

Which wiper blades are the best?

That depends on the car in question. Overall, however, the wiper blades from Bosch, Valeo and SWF are considered the best.

Which windshield wiper manufacturer is the best?

It is difficult to appoint the one best manufacturer. However, the manufacturers Bosch, Valeo and SWF have been at the forefront for many years.

How much do good windshield wipers cost?

The price depends a lot on the type of wiper blades. However, high-quality models cost up to around 50 euros.

The Motointegrator online shop

In the award-winning online shop of Motointegrator you will find all the above and many other wiper blades in top quality. This means that you continue to have the best visibility, even if it rains, storms or snows.