Winter weather can make driving difficult. Snow and ice decrease visibility and cause roads to be slippery. You have to factor in extra time to warm up your car in...
Keeping your car’s interior clean can sometimes feel like an uphill battle when you don’t have the right cleaners on hand. Cleaning products can be expensive and some cleaners use harsh chemicals...
Car windshields are a lot tougher than plain old plate glass windows, but after thousands of miles of driving they can get chipped, cracked, or completely broken. Small chips...
When dirt or debris lands on your windshield while driving, your immediate reaction would be to use the wiper fluid spray to clear it. If your car’s wiper fluid doesn't...
Driving on the roadways in Wyoming requires motorists to follow all traffic laws. In addition, there are also rules that govern the equipment on your vehicle. Below are the windshield...
Every state will vary as well as the person performing the inspection. However, in most states, a crack larger than 4 inches will not pass this kind of safety inspection. There are also different types of cracks that have different...
Although bird droppings and smashed highway bugs might not seam like a big deal, it can do end up doing serious damage to the paint of the car costing hundreds of dollars in repairs. Because bugs and bird droppings do...
Hi and thanks for your question. It is notorious for the wiper blade arms to strip out on the wiper motor drive rod. Check to see if the motor is turning the drive rod. If the drive rod is moving,...
I am not quite too sure of the West Virginia inspection regulations and it would be difficult to tell without actually seeing the window. However, in Missouri, lets say that you have a very dirty windshield and you spray the...
No, the defrosting mechanism is built into the window and should not be destroyed by removing the tint. As with anything, however, just use caution when taking the tint off.
Hi there. It sounds like there is a restriction in the linkage that your wiper motor is connected to. It is possible that one of the rods has been bent and now does not move as it was designed to...
Hi there. From the description you have given, it would appear, the front wiper motor may still be operating. The ticking noise could be, the motor turning and wiper linkage is disconnected. You could attempt to get a visual through...
Depending on your State you may be able to have any officer sign off on the ticket that they verified the repairs were done. If not then take it to a windshield shop and have them sign off on it....
Hi. This usually means there is a problem with the wiper transmission being worn-out or the place were the wiper arm attaches is worn-out, too. The wiper motor turns the wiper transmission, which allows the wiper blades to wipe the...
Hello - if you drive in any area frequented by sand, gravel or other large trucks that haul aggregate materials, this ends up on the highway, is kicked up by all vehicles, and attacks your windshield. Driving in northern states...
Hello. Most of the time on this vehicle the reason why the wipers stop working is because of the park sensor for the wipers. This detects the position of the wipers and that is used for operation. If the sensor...
Although it is still considered the same generation the '98 Mustang is different than the '99 and newer. It is unlikely that the windshield for the '99 through 04 Mustang will fit your '98 Mustang. Although they are considered the...
Hey there. This piece is called the wiper arm. They can be purchased from most auto parts stores. If you need to have a wiper arm replacement taken care of for you, a qualified technician from YourMechanic can come to...
You will need to have the crack checked by a professional glass company to inspect it and replace the windshield if they cannot repair it. Most small spider cracks can be repaired if they are less than the size of...
Hi there - check fuses for the windshield wiper issue, that is the most likely problem with that component. If the fuse is good, the switch is the next likely component issue. I would recommend having an electrical components are...
Hey there. You will need a wiper arm and a new wiper blade. There is something else that you need to look at before you install the wiper arm. The round part that protrudes from the base of the windshield...
Hi there. The switch to the wiper system could have a fault causing the wiper arms to move too fast. If you are referring that the wipers are bouncing on the windshield when on the highest setting, then the springs...
The wiper motor system consists of a switch, a small electric motor including transmission, interconnecting wiring, and steel linkages to convert the rotational output of the motor to the reciprocating motion needed to operate your wipers back and forth. In...
You can use a mild polish like a toothpaste that will clean the glass without scratching the glass. Use it with small circular motion to polish off the marks.
Check the ballast resistor for the headlights and see if it has a burned wire or loose connection. If not, then the ballast resistor needs replaced for the headlights. A ballast resistor will balance the power to the headlights ensuring...
