Window Wiper Comparison Chart for 2022
By Vijay Aug 29, 2022
You are a very careful and responsible driver. You always keep tabs on the mileage of your car and take it for regular maintenance at the recommended mileage points so that all essential parts are changed.
But, not all car parts are required to be changed by a mechanic.
Window wipers are an essential part of your car that you can easily change without any help from a mechanic. If your wiper blades are squeaking, chattering, or smearing, you’re due for a replacement.
When buying new car wiper blades you should look out for the following:
The wiper design
Mounting connection with the wiper arm
The wiper blade size/s
Let’s explore these three features in detail.
Windscreen Wiper Blades Design Types
The three common design types for windscreen wipers are:
1 - Conventional Blades
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These blades have metal frames and are usually seen in vehicles made before the year 2000.
Features:
"Coat-hanger” design
Allows wiper refills
Metal frame on the wiper blade
2 - Hybrid Blades
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These blades have a sleeker look with an attached metal housing for excellent performance in extreme weather.
Features:
Sleeker metal frame design
Flat on the windscreen
Aerodynamic design for silent wipe
3 - Beam Blades
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These are the most recent advancement in wiper models designed to match the curve of windscreens and suits various wiper blade size requirements.
Features:
Curved frame
Pre-tensioned steel beam curved for maximum contact
Sleek aerodynamic design for efficient wipe at high speeds
Mounting Connection With Wiper Arm
The wiper blade connection to the wiper arm varies in all vehicles.
Here are the most common mounting types on a wiper arm:
Hook type connection on wiper
Push button join type
Side pin wiper blade connection
Pinch-tab joint type
Top-lock mounting connection
Slim top connection
Size of Front and Rear Wiper Blades
The size of wiper blades differs in all vehicles. For some vehicles, the driver and passenger side wipers are not equal.
At Wipertech, we've done extensive research on the perfect fit of beam blades for all vehicles on Australian roads. As such, we have specifically designed wiper blades for every vehicle that are guaranteed to be an easy fit.
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The table below is just a snippet of our inventory, comparing window wipers with their vehicle models, blade sizing and connection type.
Audi A6, 1994–1997 (C4)
Best wiper blade type: A pair of Wipertech Universal Aeroflex II windscreen wiper
Size: 22” driver side, 21” passenger side
Wiper connection: Hook joint type
Alfa Romeo MiTo, 2009–2015
Best wiper blade type: Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex Pinch Tab front windscreen wipers
Size: 26” driver side, 15” passenger side
Wiper connection: Pinch tab
BMW 5 Series 2010–2016 (F10)
Best wiper blade type: A pair of Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex Side-Pin windscreen wipers
Size: 26” driver side, 17” passenger side
Wiper connection: Side pin
Best wiper blade type: A pair of Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex Front Bayonet wiper blades
Size: 22” driver side, 26” passenger side
Wiper connection: Bayonet
Best wiper blade type: A pair of Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex wiper blades
Size: 24” driver side, 19” passenger side
Wiper connection: Side pin with a plastic cap
Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2013–2015 (W176)
Best wiper blade type: Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex rear window wiper
Size: 10” rear side
Wiper connection: Pinch tab
Best wiper blade type: Wipertech True-Fit Metal windscreen wiper
Size: 26” driver side, 26” passenger side
Wiper connection: Bayonet connection with screws
Volkswagen Golf 2009–2012 (Mk6)
Best wiper blade type: A pair of Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex Wide Push Button wiper blades
Size: 24” driver side, 19” passenger side
Wiper connection: Top lock
SKODA Fabia 2013–2014 (5J)
Best wiper blade type: Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex push-button rear blade
Size: 16” rear side
Wiper connection: Push-button
Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2021–2022 (W206)
Best wiper blade type: Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex windscreen wiper
Size: 22” driver side, 22” passenger side
Wiper connection: Slim top
Audi A6 2001–2005 (C5 Facelift)
Best wiper blade type: A pair of Wipertech True-Fit Aeroflex wiper blades
Size: 22” driver side, 22” passenger side
Wiper connection: Pinch tab
Best wiper blade type: Wipertech True-Fit Roc Lock 3 rear wiper blade
Size: 10” rear side
Wiper connection: Lock type
Get the Best Wiper Blades From Wipertech
The most effective wiper blades for your vehicle are beam blades, which make maximum contact with the windscreen for a smooth and clear wipe.
Our Wipertech beam blades are fitted with natural rubber and coated with Teflon for a clean and silent wipe in the heaviest rain.
Visit the Wipertech website and enter the car’s model to find the right wiper blades for your vehicle.
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Vijay Sitaram is a car lover at heart and has spent the last 12 years fitting, designing, testing and thinking about wiper blades. He holds a Bachelor's degree and honours in Automotive Engineering from RMIT University and is the founder of Wipertech, Australia's #1 rated Vehicle Accessory store. You can find Vijay on LinkedIn here.