Wiper Blade Replacement Melbourne

Wiper Blade Replacement in Melbourne, at Your Door

Wiper blades that streak, smear or squeak are not clearing the glass, and that matters most in the moments you can least afford it. Mechanic Near You sends a mobile mechanic to your home, workplace or roadside across Melbourne's west to fit new blades matched to your car and test them. Wiper blade replacement starts from $35 and takes about 15 minutes.

The first heavy rain after a dry spell

Nobody thinks about wiper blades in the sun. Then the sky opens on the drive home, you flick the stalk, and the blades drag a grey smear across the glass in front of you.

Now it is dark, the road is shining, and every set of oncoming headlights turns the windscreen white. You lean forward and squint, with the kids in the back, and tell yourself you will sort it out tomorrow.

It is a 15-minute job. We can do it where the car is parked, before the next downpour.

Signs your wiper blades need replacing

• Streaks of water left on the glass
• Smearing in place of a clean wipe
• Blades that skip or chatter across the windscreen
• Squeaking or squealing
• Patches the blade does not clear at all
• Rubber that is torn or hanging loose

How often should wiper blades be replaced?

About once a year. Bosch recommends replacing wiper blades at least once a year, and AutoGuru puts their working life at 10,000 to 25,000 km.

Sunlight and heat break down the rubber, so blades wear out even when it has not rained for months. A car that lives outside through a Melbourne summer is hard on them.

What our wiper blade replacement includes

1. Wiper blade inspection.
2. Front wiper blade replacement, with blades matched to your vehicle.
3. Rear wiper inspection.
4. Wiper arm inspection.
5. Wiper alignment check.
6. Windscreen cleaning check.
7. Wiper performance testing, for a smooth, quiet, streak-free wipe.
8. Final operation verification.

What about the rear wiper?

We inspect the rear wiper on every job. Rear blades can wear as fast as the front ones. If yours is due, we tell you and give you a price for it.

Conventional or beam wiper blades?

You don't need to know which your car takes. Tell us the make, model and year, and we bring blades in the right type and size.

Wiper blade replacement cost

Our wiper blade replacement starts from $35. The final price depends on your vehicle and the blades it needs, and we confirm it before we start.

For comparison, AutoGuru puts wiper blade replacement in Australia at $30 to $150. Three things move the price:

• The type of blade. Specialty blades cost more.
• The size. Blades are sold by length, and cars differ.
• How many. A front pair, or the rear as well.

H3: How to get a wiper blade quote

Call 0406 396 397 with your car's make, model and year. We give you a price before we come.

When new blades are not the whole answer

Most poor wiping is worn rubber. Sometimes it is something else. Wiper maker Bosch lists these other causes:

• A blade that does not match the vehicle.
• A windscreen that has been replaced, which can change how the blade sits on the glass.
• A fault in the wiper motor or mechanism.

A dirty windscreen does not help either. Bosch advises washing insect residue, tree sap and pollen off the glass and the blades.

That is why we check the wiper arms and the alignment on every job. If the fault is not the blades, we tell you.

Are worn wiper blades a roadworthy problem?

They can be. Victoria's roadworthiness requirements call for an effective windscreen wiper system, with parts that are secure, working and not excessively worn. The windscreen washers have to work too.

The glass matters as well. Scratches in the area the wipers sweep can fail a car if they impair the driver's vision.

How to make wiper blades last longer

• Keep the windscreen clean. Wash off insects, sap and pollen, and wipe the rubber edge of the blades while you are there.
• Clear leaves and grit first. Running the wipers over debris can damage the rubber.
• Keep the washer bottle topped up, with the correct washer fluid.
• Don't run the wipers on dry glass. Use the washers first.

Wiper blade replacement near you

We are based in Wyndham Vale and travel across Melbourne's west:

• Wyndham Vale and Manor Lakes
• Werribee and Hoppers Crossing
• Tarneit and Truganina
• Point Cook and Williams Landing

We also cover Eynesbury. See all our service areas for the rest.

Other jobs worth doing in the same visit

• Globe replacement, from $20 and about 15 minutes, for a headlight, brake light or indicator that is out.
• General service, from $149, which includes a lights, indicators and wiper inspection.
• Mirror replacement, from $149, for a broken side mirror.
• Buying a used car? Our pre-purchase inspection checks the windscreen and glass for chips.

Why drivers call us for wiper blades

• We come to you. Home, workplace or roadside.
• Blades matched to your car. The right type and size, fitted properly.
• The whole wiper system checked. Arms, alignment and the rear wiper too.
• The price before the work. No unnecessary repairs.

Wiper blade questions

How long does a wiper blade replacement take?

About 15 minutes.

How much does wiper blade replacement cost in Melbourne?

With us, from $35. AutoGuru puts the cost in Australia at $30 to $150, depending on the blades.

Should both wiper blades be replaced at the same time?

Yes. Both blades have had the same sun and the same use, so they usually wear out together.

Can I replace just the rubber refill?

Refills are slightly cheaper, but they are harder to fit. A complete new blade is the simpler fix.

Do you replace rear wiper blades?

We inspect the rear wiper on every job. If it needs a new blade, we tell you and give you a price.

Why do my new wiper blades still streak?

The blade may not match the car, the windscreen may be dirty, or the wiper arm may not be pressing evenly. We check all three.

Wipers smearing? Sort it before the next downpour.

Call 0406 396 397 between 7 am and 9 pm, 7 days a week. Tell us the car, and we will give you a price and a time.