We acknowledge that laws governing automotive safety are for the most part a good idea. They are also typically written for the greater car community and often are at odds with specialty cars. We also ...

This article was updated in January 2026 with new products and information. It's incredible the difference a good set of wiper blades can make. Without them, driving through a downpour is nearly ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We may not think about them often but our car's windshield wipers are very important. Maybe not as significant as the engine, headlights, or ...

Windshield wipers are such a simple little thing on the front of your windshield, that it can be easy to underestimate their importance—that is until you get stuck in a rainstorm. In bad weather ...

Whether you drive through rain or snow, your wiper blades impact how clearly you can see through your windshield. When you start to see a smudge or haze on the glass after your wiper passes, it's time ...

Consumer Reports no longer updates this product category and maintains it for archival purposes only. It’s easy to forget that wipers are a safety feature—until you end up driving in heavy rain or ...