04 Jun I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement In Jacksonville
About 90% of our driving decisions in Jacksonville are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely critical.
Most Jacksonville drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our Japanese Import windshield is just dirty. In fact, it’s estimated that 46,000,000 motorists 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 Jacksonville auto owners need them the most. If that sounds like you, you’ve got plenty of company in the Jacksonville area. 78% of car owners only change their wiper blades after the blades function so poorly that they become a safety hazard.
Jacksonville car owners need to change their thinking. Instead of blades being something to replace when they fail, we need to consider wiper blades as an essential Japanese Import safety component. Then we’ll stay ahead of the storm.
Jacksonville auto owners really ought to replace wiper blades twice a year; in the spring and the fall. If you live in the colder parts of Florida, you may even want to get special winter blades in the fall.
Winter blades are made to resist freezing. Speaking of winter and freezing Jacksonville conditions, if your Japanese Import 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 Jacksonville sun. Over time, they become hard and brittle, and then tear. They also lose their flexibility and just don’t clear the Japanese Import windshield effectively. Worn wiper blades aren’t just a safety hazard for Jacksonville auto owners; they can also scratch their windshield. That may require replacing the entire Japanese Import windshield – that’s a significant consequence for neglecting such a small part.
AutoNetTV and JJ’s Custom Import Repair, Inc. recommend Jacksonville drivers replace worn blades right away. Your Jacksonville service center can provide you with a quality replacement blade. At JJ’s Custom Import Repair, 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 critical work. Even though JJ’s Custom Import Repair, 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:
JJ’s Custom Import Repair, Inc.
10014-3 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, Florida 32225
904.721.6646