Windshield wipers are such a simple little thing on the front of your windshield, that it can be easy to underestimate their importance—that is until you get stuck in a rainstorm. In bad weather ...

You may not realize this, but there's an elaborate linkage just below the base of your windshield that allows your car's wipers to move back and forth and, in some cases, up and down—and it is ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Ever wonder how your car knows it’s raining—and even how hard? Most rain-sensing wipers use a sensor that’s mounted behind ...

As fall sets in, you might notice that it’s getting harder and harder to see out the front window of your car. If your windshield wipers don’t clear your windshield, or if they leave nasty streaks as ...

Your windshield is dirty, and the wipers aren’t clearing the dirt and water like they used to. Chances are that it is time to change one of the essential consumables in your car. It’s not just about ...

CARS.COM — Replacing your own windshield wipers can be intimidating to the uninitiated. The swiping arms of plastic connectors, rubber and metal may seem like a riddle with steps only Indiana Jones ...

Your car's windshield wipers are quite possibly one of the most important components in your safe driving experience. Windshield wipers on their own aren't always enough to clear obstructive elements ...

Cars are packed to the gunwales these days with sensors, hand-holding driver-assist systems, and various arcane doodads that serve to isolate the driver from the actual physical act of driving. The ...