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Car Wiper Blades in Dubai

Car wiper blades in Dubai at Royal Prince Auto Care, DIP 2. We test the wipe on wet glass and fit your car's blade.

Car Wiper Blades in Dubai
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Years of experience
16+Years of experience
Brands serviced
51Brands serviced
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What it covers

What Our Car Wiper Blade Replacement Covers

The work this service covers at our Dubai Investment Park workshop. Open the full details below.

  • 01Wet-glass wipe test of each blade
  • 02Blade check for wear, hardening and cracks
  • 03Wiper arm check for corrosion and damage
  • 04Arm angle setting on chattering blades
  • 05Front and rear wiper blade replacement
  • 06Conventional, hybrid and flat blade fitting
  • 07Service position setting for hidden wipers
Warning signs

What are the signs of worn car wiper blades?

Worn car wiper blades show 6 signs on the windscreen. Of these, 4 are faults in the sweep: narrow streaks, chatter and jumping, small unwiped spots and a wide unwiped band. The other 2 are a smear after a car wash and hard or cracked rubber.

Narrow streaks

Narrow streaks come from foreign matter stuck to the rubber or from a worn blade edge. We clean the edge first, and we replace the blade when the streaks stay.

Chatter and jumping

A blade that vibrates noisily and bounces across the glass is worn or sits at the wrong arm angle. We set the arm angle, then fit a new blade when the jumping continues.

Small unwiped spots

Spots that the blade misses on each sweep point to a deformed blade or deteriorated rubber. A new blade is the fix for both faults, and we fit it.

A wide unwiped band

A worn blade stops touching the windscreen evenly and leaves a large area unwiped. We replace that blade so its full length meets the glass again.

A smear after a car wash

Hyundai warns Tucson owners that hot wax from automatic car washes can make the windscreen hard to clean. Insects and tree sap coat the glass and blades in the same way. We wash the film off the windscreen and both blades.

Hard or cracked rubber

Jeep lists hardening and cracking of the rubber among the wiper blade checks on the Wrangler. We replace any blade that shows either fault.

What it covers

Car wiper blades replacement: what our service includes

Our wiper service covers the blades, the arms and the washers:

  • Wet-glass wipe test of each blade
  • Blade check for wear, hardening and cracks
  • Wiper arm check for corrosion and damage
  • Arm angle setting on chattering blades
  • Front and rear wiper blade replacement
  • Conventional, hybrid and flat blade fitting
  • Service position setting for hidden wipers
  • Washer jet check and fluid top-up
  • Wax and film removal from the windscreen

We carry out each item on this list in our own workshop.

In Dubai conditions

What makes wiper rubber wear out in Dubai?

Wiper rubber in Dubai has 6 causes of wear: sun, heat in idle spells, airborne sand, oily films, salt air and dry wiping. Each one attacks the thin rubber edge that clears water from the windscreen. A blade can therefore fail while the wipers sit unused.

  • Sun: ultraviolet light and ozone deteriorate the rubber.
  • Heat and disuse: a blade left unused in warm temperatures can lose its wiping performance.
  • Airborne sand: the wind carries sand, mud and dust onto the glass and the blade.
  • Oily films: car waxes and exhaust hold oil that deteriorates the rubber.
  • Salt air: moist air near the shore and inland carries salt water onto the blades.
  • Dry wiping: Jeep warns 2015 Wrangler owners that long periods of wiping on dry glass can deteriorate the blades.

Dubai's airport weather station logged a peak of 48.8 °C in August, with rising sand on 17.7 days in an average 12 months. Blades on a parked car face that heat and sand between the rare showers.

We trace each wipe fault back to its source, and we then replace the blade, reset the arm or clean the film off the glass.

In Dubai conditions

Car wiper blades in Dubai: the benefits of a correct fit

A correct fit protects the windscreen, the bonnet and the wiper motor. We fit and set every blade on the car itself.

A clear field of vision

A blade in good condition clears rain, insects and dirt off the windscreen. Replacing it as soon as wear shows keeps that view clear.

A protected wiper motor

A worn blade vibrates across the glass, and that vibration can damage the wiper motor. A new blade sweeps smoothly and spares the motor.

No chips from a falling arm

Kia warns Sorento owners that a wiper arm falling onto the windscreen can chip or crack it. An arm lowered by hand leaves the glass intact.

An undamaged bonnet

Lifting the wiper arms of a Hyundai Tucson in the top wiping position prevents damage to the bonnet and to the arms.

Blades ready for the wet months

Dubai International Airport averages 79.2 mm of rain over 21.4 wet days annually, and 67.2 mm of it falls from December to March. A blade that passes its check before December is ready when the showers start.

Even contact along the blade

A flat blade shaped to the curve of the windscreen spreads its pressure along its whole length. That even pressure gives the blade full contact with the glass.

In depth

Which wiper blade type does a car need: conventional, hybrid or flat?

A car needs the wiper blade design and length its maker specifies, and the 3 front designs on offer are conventional, hybrid and flat. Rear windows take their own rear blades. Hyundai and Kia warn Tucson and Sorento owners that a non-specified blade can cause wiper malfunction and failure.

A conventional blade spreads its pressure evenly and gives robust, durable performance. A flat blade is slimmer and lighter, and presses on the glass through an internal metal vertebra and its aerodynamic shape. A hybrid blade joins that even pressure with a slim design.

Replacement blade lengths follow original equipment data for each model and body type. We fit the design and length listed for your car.

Prevention

How car wiper blade replacement works at Royal Prince Auto Care

A wiper blade job here follows 6 steps.

Wet the glass and run the wipers

We spray washer fluid and run the wipers across the glass. The wet sweep shows streaks, jumps and unwiped spots, and whether both jets reach the windscreen.

Inspect the blades and arms

We take the old blades off and inspect each arm for corrosion and damage. An arm with either fault is replaced.

Move hidden wipers to the service position

On a Hyundai Tucson, the hidden wipers cannot be lifted from their bottom resting position. We move them to the service position first, then lift the arms.

Clean the glass by hand

We clean the windscreen by hand, not with the old blades, before the new ones go on.

Fit the blade and lower the arm

We remove any protective cover from the new rubber and clip the blade to the arm. Each arm goes back onto the glass by hand.

Test the new blades

We run the new blades with washer fluid on the glass. A correct fit leaves no streaks, no unwiped areas and no noise, with even pressure across the sweep.

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Cost and value

What decides the cost of car wiper blade replacement in Dubai?

The cost of car wiper blade replacement in Dubai depends on 4 factors: blade design, blade length, blade count, and arm and washer condition. A flat or hybrid design, a rear blade or a corroded arm each changes the parts list. We read these factors from the wet-glass test, then fit the parts it calls for.

Why Royal Prince

Why choose Royal Prince Auto Care for car wiper blades in Dubai

Our wiper work rests on these methods:

A wiper check in each service

For its cars in the Middle East, Jeep sets a check of the wiper blades and washer nozzles at each service. We check the blades and jets in each service we carry out, on any make.

No solvents on the rubber

Hyundai warns Tucson owners that kerosene, paint thinner and other solvents damage blades and arms. We clean the blades and the glass with a mild detergent and rinse them with clean water.

Cars with a rain sensor

On a Hyundai Tucson, the rain sensor at the top of the windscreen senses the rainfall and sets the wipe interval. We leave the sensor cover in place and check the AUTO setting after new blades go on.

A new blade, frame included

Wiper rubber deteriorates over time, and the frame that holds it wears too. We fit a complete new blade assembly.

The right shape for each side

On European cars that use a curved blade on the passenger side, the curve wipes a larger area without hitting the bodywork. We fit the shape each side of the car takes.

One workshop for every make

We fit car wiper blades in Dubai for all the makes we repair, at our independent DIP 2 workshop.

In Dubai conditions

How do you make wiper blades last longer in Dubai?

Wiper blades last longer in Dubai through 4 habits. The first 2 are wet glass before every wipe and a weekly windscreen clean with no water-repellent coating. The other 2 are wipers set to OFF in a car wash, and oil and petrol kept off the rubber.

Wet glass before every wipe

Dust in the UAE settles on glass as irregular particles that interlock and stay on the surface. Hyundai's advice for the Tucson is to keep the wipers off a dry windscreen and the washer off an empty reservoir. Spray washer fluid before the first wipe.

A weekly clean, no water repellent

Clean the windscreen once a week, and keep hydrophobic, or water-repellent, chemicals off the glass.

Wipers OFF in the car wash

On a Hyundai Tucson with a rain sensor, setting the wiper switch to OFF before a wash stops the automatic wiping.

Oil and petrol off the rubber

Jeep tells Wrangler owners to keep engine oil, petrol and other petroleum products away from the blade rubber. We keep oil and fuel off the blades during work under the bonnet.

Book it in

Ready to Book Your Car Wiper Blade Replacement?

Tell us the make, model and what the car is doing, and we book it in at our Dubai Investment Park 2 workshop. Free pickup and drop-off by our driver comes with a service contract. Every service comes with a free car wash.

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Makes we work on

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Scheduled maintenance

Service packages worth booking

Regular servicing keeps small faults from turning into big repairs. Both packages are carried out by certified technicians using genuine or quality parts.

Every 6 months / 5,000 to 10,000 km

Car Minor Service

  • Oil change and filter replacement
  • Air filter cleaning
  • Suspension joint inspection
  • Brake check: pads, discs and fluid
  • Wiper blade check
Every 12 months / 20,000 km

Car Major Service

Full check-up
  • 360-degree check-up, 60 points
  • Engine oil filter replaced
  • Air filters replaced, where needed
  • A/C cabin filters replaced, where needed
  • A/C drive belt replaced, where needed

Each package is quoted for your car. Call +971 50 216 0864 with the make and model for an estimate.

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Trusted by Dubai drivers

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4.6

552 Google reviews

  • “Best garage I've ever visited. I'd had electrical issues with my car for almost 2 years. These guys told me straight away what the issue was. Very experienced, fair prices, and the car runs like it's brand new again.”
    SShehan Abeysinghe3 years ago
  • “Very professional, and the staff are polite and dedicated. Used to dealer service for my Nissan Patrol, I came here the first time and ended up taking a long-term service contract. Now I send all my other cars here too.”
    MM RazzaqiNissan Patrol · 3 years ago
  • “The best in town by all means. Honest, fair and professional. They repaired my Nissan well and did a great paint and detailing job, with continuous updates during the repair and follow-ups afterwards.”
    SShady ElashiNissan · 3 years ago
  • “I'd always had my Prado maintained at the dealer, but this time they wanted to charge a massive amount for some A/C work. I came here instead and couldn't be happier with the quality of service.”
    AAzhar JamilToyota Prado · 2 years ago
  • “Had a headlamp replaced and I'm extremely satisfied. The staff were professional, knowledgeable and efficient, diagnosed the issue quickly, and the pricing was fair.”
    AAdarsh Prabhasurendran2 years ago
  • “Very pleased with the customer service at the Royal Prince DIP branch. Professional and attentive throughout. Highly recommended.”
    SShoaib Hassan2 years ago

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FAQs

Car Wiper Blade Replacement questions, answered

When should you replace car wiper blades in Dubai?

Fit new car wiper blades in Dubai at least every 12 months. Wiping performance can drop after 6 months. Blade life varies with the region and with the frequency of use, so a blade that streaks or chatters earlier is replaced earlier.

Can a damaged wiper blade or arm be repaired?

No. Jeep tells Wrangler owners not to attempt a repair on a damaged wiper arm or blade. We replace a damaged blade with a new blade and a damaged arm with a new arm.

Should you lift the wiper arms off the glass in summer?

No. Leave the blades on the windscreen and do not pull them away from it. Hyundai has Tucson owners return the arms to the windscreen before driving. An arm left standing up can snap back and damage the glass.

Are wipers checked in the RTA vehicle test?

Yes. On a light vehicle, RTA checks the windscreen wipers, the screen washers, the glass condition and the driver's field of vision. A car that fails its test has 30 days to have its defects repaired, with 2 re-tests allowed.

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Book Your Car Wiper Blade Replacement in Dubai

Call or send a WhatsApp message with the make, model and year and what the car is doing, and book it in at our Dubai Investment Park 2 workshop.

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