# Wiper blades not making full contact **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** honda\ **Created:** [November 19, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-blades-not-making-full-contact/172461 "2020-11-19T17:35:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dislab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/edb3f5/32.png) [@dislab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dislab)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-blades-not-making-full-contact/172461/1 "2020-11-19T17:35:27Z")
I was at an auto shop yesterday to do the state inspection. I was told the wiper blades need to be replaced to pass the inspection, so I had them replaced. Today I noticed the short wiper blade is not making full contact with the windshield on the passenger side, with about 7-inch far end up. Is this a problem? If so, I’ll go back and ask them to fix it. I measured it and the size is correct (17 inches). Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-blades-not-making-full-contact/172461/2 "2020-11-19T17:55:59Z")
What exactly was replaced? Did they just replace the rubber insert (if that’s possible on your car) or the whole blade? ---
**Author:** ![dislab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/edb3f5/32.png) [@dislab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dislab)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-blades-not-making-full-contact/172461/3 "2020-11-19T18:07:49Z")
I actually don’t know. I was shown the issue is the rubber splits at one end. I just want to get the inspection done, so I didn’t ask what was replaced. I assumed the whole blades, but could be the rubber itself. I was charged $25 for it. The car is 2010 Honda CRV, not sure if the rubber itself can be replaced. thanks. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-blades-not-making-full-contact/172461/4 "2020-11-19T18:36:37Z")
It should make full contact. I’d take it back, or I’d buy some good quality blades at Walmart (Michelin High Performance work for me). ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-blades-not-making-full-contact/172461/5 "2020-11-19T19:40:34Z")
[![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/9/c/9c1db039984e4a21a164ff885dbd75bae4dec2f7.jpeg "HOW TO Adjust windshield wipers and wiper arms to clean streak free") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrp5L3IFWEA) Tester ---
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-blades-not-making-full-contact/172461/6 "2020-11-19T21:04:43Z")
Michelin brand is the best and you can get them at Costco,Walmart etc. Mine look brand new after 5 years of summer and winter use. ---
**Author:** ![dislab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/edb3f5/32.png) [@dislab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dislab)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2020, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-blades-not-making-full-contact/172461/7 "2020-11-19T22:50:07Z")
Thanks to everyone. I went back to the auto shop and they replaced both front wiper blades and now they fit well. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-blades-not-making-full-contact/172461/8 "2020-11-19T23:36:02Z")
Glad it worked. That price would be just for the refills I’m sure. If the Honda blades though are like the Acura blades, they are a little tricky to put on. I always just use the OEM refills and they work like new. ---
**Author:** ![oldtimer-11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2020, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-blades-not-making-full-contact/172461/9 "2020-11-20T06:45:54Z")
I have had Bosch Icon blades for 5 years, Summer and Winter and they still work great. Pricey, but worth it. I have had the Michein blades and they are OK.