Q: Is it better to replace wiper motor on 2002 dodge grand caravan or the whole wiper motor assembly?

asked by on February 16, 2017

My wiper motor has a dead spot so they dont work. Motor makes vibrating noise. Is it better to replace just the wiper motor or the entire assembly.

My car has 181000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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