I got caught in a rainstorm yesterday and my wipers just wouldn’t turn on. It was so scary—I could barely see the road! Why won’t my windshield wipers work?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That does sound scary! Your windshield wipers won’t work because of a broken fuse, faulty wiper motor, wiper arm mechanical issue, or a control switch problem.
It can be tricky to diagnose problems with windshield wipers just by looking. Your best bet is to bring your vehicle to a
Hopefully, it’s as simple (and cheap) as replacing a single fuse. However, if there’s a problem with the control switch or the wiper arm, then you can expect to pay closer to $100 for repairs.
exists! While most policies won’t cover wear-and-tear issues like wiper problems, it’s a good idea to review your coverage periodically. It’s easy to add
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