Summer thunderstorms can put a lot of strain on the wipers. Check for perished or damaged wiper blades – not forgetting the rear wipers! Also give the blades a wipe at least every time you wash the car. If you have an older car wear in the springs and joints of the wiper arms can affect their performance.
It goes without saying that you should always have a clean windscreen, this is especially the case in bright sunlight where dazzle can be fatal. With this in mind, ensure that you check your washer fluid level regularly, especially on long journeys where you may be constantly washing dead insects from the screen. Avoid using your wipers on a dry windscreen, the dust and grit that settles in the summer can cause tiny scratches that add to the dazzle.
Plastics used in car manufacturer, and air conditioning, can leave a haze on the inside of the windscreen – this will often be worse in hot weather. Use a proprietary screen cleaner and newspaper to keep your windows clean (newspaper is the best thing ever for cleaning car windows!). Warning: Don't use car polish or polishing cloths to clean the windows; this can leave streaks and smears and affect vision.
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