Mistake When Replacing Wipers: How to Avoid a 50,000 Hryvnia Bill

A second of inattention when replacing wiper blades can turn out to be extremely costly for the car owner. An experienced American mechanic demonstrated firsthand how expensive this can be, even in a routine process.

According to Motorbiscuit, the master shared his own story, which turned into a tough lesson for him. During a standard wiper replacement, he made a critical mistake - he left the wiper lever without an installed blade, causing a severe impact on the windshield.

The lever's design rests on a powerful spring, and even the slightest inattention can lead to destruction. The impact is directed at a small area of the glass, creating serious damage.

«I personally bought a new windshield for 1,200 dollars because the lever fell and shattered the glass»

- confessed the mechanic. For a Ukrainian car owner, the total amount will exceed 50,000 hryvnias.

Ukrainian masters also confirmed the problem

Such stories happen not only abroad. Service center masters in Ukraine also confirm this.

«It only takes seconds for the glass to receive a serious defect, and it cannot be fixed. Only replacement is needed»

- explains a Kyiv resident with 15 years of experience.

To prevent such problems, experts recommend placing cardboard or fabric under the lever. This simple barrier can save from troubles. It's also important to avoid releasing the lever until the blade is fully installed.

The harm is supported by hundreds of comments on social networks. Car owners share their stories: someone got a crack by leaving the lever during car washing, another even damaged the glass and mobile phone due to an unexpected situation.

Conclusion

As the American mechanic pointed out, a few minutes of savings during the blade replacement can turn into serious financial expenses, comparable to half the cost of the car. Minor details of the maintenance procedure can lead to losses in the tens of thousands of hryvnias.