You don’t really think about them until you need them. We’re talking about your windshield wipers, today, and those handy little wiper-arms are really much more important than we give them credit for.
Replacing your Mercedes wiper blades is something that you’ll want to do regularly, rather than waiting until there’s a problem. Don’t believe us? Well, below we’ll give you 3 reasons why replacing those blades on a regular basis is a good idea and we’ll follow that with the frequency in which you should replace them.
Visibility Should Be Priority One
First and foremost, if you haven’t been keeping an eye on your windshield wiper blades, then you could be in a lot of trouble when the next storm comes. Those wiper blades are there for a very important reason – visibility – but we tend to use them without thinking about the natural wear and tear that comes with each use.
When friction takes its toll, your Mercedes wiper blades simply won’t be as efficient when you need them, which could mean having to pull over and wait out a storm simply because you can’t see far enough in front of you to drive.
There’s also that random factor of ‘bird bombs’ and other little surprises that can end up on your windshield. If your wiper blades are in poor shape, then they might smear whatever is on the windshield and make your visibility even worse.
Worn Wipers Can Scratch Your Windshield
Wiper blades are one of the most commonly neglected factors when it comes to taking care of your Mercedes. If you don’t get a lot of rain in your area it’s certainly understandable, but consider this: If the wear and tear on your wipers is ignored for too long, then they might well start scratching your windshield.
This is a real nightmare and while your insurance may cover the damage, it’s still a heck of an inconvenience. Worse, if your insurance doesn’t cover that damage then you might well need to replace the windshield out of pocket and that’s definitely going to take a bite out of your wallet.
That would be a real shame, too, as it brings us to our final reason for regular replacement of your Mercedes wiper blades – the cost.
It’s Easy And Inexpensive
Replacing your wiper blades is easy and inexpensive, not to mention it doesn’t take very long at all to do. If you aren’t confident in replacing the blades on your own, it’s a simple matter of scheduling an appointment to have it done.
It’s all about making sure that you’ve got visibility when you absolutely need it, so why not simply replace those wiper blades at the recommended frequency? It’s easy, inexpensive, and just makes good, solid sense!
How often should I replace my Mercedes wiper blades?
You should replace your Mercedes wiper blades, in most cases, about every 6 months. Beyond that, if you find that your blades are simply smearing dirt and crud on the windshield or otherwise working inefficiently then it’s time to swap them out for new ones.
Windshield wipers are just one of those little things that we don’t think about until we need them, so it’s best to simply get proactive by marking your calendar in advance so that you never forget to swap them out.
Momentum Motorworks is Your Partner in Mercedes Care
At Momentum Motorworks we specialize 
in preventative maintenance and repair services for German vehicles. While your wiper blades can certainly be replaced by any general mechanic (or you could even do it yourself), there are other services that your Mercedes needs that we perform every day.
Servicing Birmingham as well as the surrounding areas of Alabaster, Homewood, Helena, Hoover, Mountain Brook, and Vestavia, we offer the very best in preventative maintenance and repair that is geared for your specific model of Mercedes, Audi, or BMW.
As we specialize in these vehicles, we know exactly what checks need to be done, and we also have the years of experience that it takes to spot little problems before they can become major headaches down the road.
Call us or come in and see us and you can find out firsthand the difference that it makes when you’ve got a Mercedes specialist on your side. You’ll never forget a little detail like keeping up your windshield wipers again, because we’ll be there to remember it for you!