{"id":34089,"date":"2025-08-05T12:24:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T11:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/?p=34089"},"modified":"2025-08-05T12:24:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T11:24:37","slug":"encourage-drivers-to-look-at-their-wipers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/index.php\/encourage-drivers-to-look-at-their-wipers\/34089","title":{"rendered":"Encourage drivers to look at their wipers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Leading supplier of auto accessories and private labelling\u00a0manufacturer, Simply Brands, is urging workshops and factors to encourage drivers to look at their wiper blades.<\/p>\n<p>There are clear signs when a wiper blade is coming to the end of its life and it\u2019s important that factors and technicians share these tips with their customers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The blade is streaking \u2013 this is when the blade doesn\u2019t completely clear the windscreen, leaving streaks of water or debris<\/li>\n<li>The blade is chattering \u2013 when the blade doesn\u2019t move smoothly across the windscreen and jumps on and off the windscreen<\/li>\n<li>The blade is smearing \u2013 when the debris or water is smeared across the windscreen, but not removed, making it difficult to have a clear windscreen and therefore vision of the road ahead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By having drivers look for signs of wear on their wiper blades, they\u2019ll also be more conscious of the effectiveness of their blades.<\/p>\n<p>Simply Brands has a competitively priced range of wiper blades that were developed and tested in the UK over a nine month period. Consisting of both multi-fit flat blades and traditional conventional blades, it will cover the vast majority of the car parc.<\/p>\n<p>The multi-fit flat blade offering will cover 98% of the car parc and consists of 15 SKUs with eight original equipment (OE) fit adaptors that cover the 10 most popular OE arm types. This will include a retro fit hook adaptor to upgrade older vehicles to the latest flat blade technology.<\/p>\n<p>The flat blade technology delivers perfect wiping pressure across the entire blade length thanks to two precision cut steel rails, with a symmetrical spoiler reducing wind lift at high speeds. The rubber wiping element is made of synthetic and natural rubber compound for an optimum blend of performance and durability.<\/p>\n<p>The conventional blade range has 11 SKUs in lengths 280mm \u2013 700mm, and all are a metal vented frame design with a universal pre-attached adaptor to fit all hook wiper arms, as well as legacy side pin and 7mm bayonet wiper arms.<\/p>\n<p>All blades come in environmentally friendly carton packaging that, to assist with fitment, feature QR codes that will direct users to a wiper blade finder, as well as installation instructions. 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