In this article we discuss the importance of servicing wiper blades & why you should be talking to your customers about beam blades as a replacement option.
Over the past ten years the aftermarket has seen service intervals lengthening from 5,000km’s for minor services and 10,000 km’s for major services to now 15,000km intervals. Many drivers will even go beyond the recommended 15,000km and can get closer to 20,000km or servicing annually. During modern service intervals, wipers are exposed to Australia’s harsh seasons with extreme UV levels, dust, ice and rain. All of these conditions combine to reduce the life of wiper blades.
The long service intervals and the tough Australian weather conditions during these periods have changed the service requirements for safe wiper operation. Many wiper blades deteriorate and need replacing in between services. Testing and changing wipers during a service not only assists the customer in preventative safety and convenience, but secures the sales and profits for your business.
It is not a matter of just changing refills. The Refill market is declining as the Australian CARPARC ages. Over 80% of new passenger vehicles are designed with beam style wiper blades. Beam blades provide improved performance due to their sleek, modern styling. Beam blades suit more vehicles and are designed for highly curved windshields, compatible for the modern vehicle. Trico Beam blades provide all-weather performance with no corrosion points.
TRICO FORCE® Beam blades are the newest multi-connection beam blade program in the Australian Market. The TRICO FORCE® premium blades feature the VorTec™ asymmetrical profile providing windlift performance up to 240 km/h. With only 12 SKU’s in the range covering over 98% of vehicles, this universal wiper program provides significantly less SKUs than Factory Exact Fit programs, translating to lower inventory levels for you and an increased level of satisfaction for your customers.
The SWIFT® Easy Connection Technology offers quick and easy wiper replacement. Trico Force blades are manufactured with HighGlide™ treated rubber element for a smoother, quieter wipe.
For best wiper-blade performance, Trico Products recommends keeping windshields clean, and adding Trico Vision Wiper Additive to the reservoir -- not straight water. The special Ammonia free formula will not damage the rubber, plastic and paintwork, lubricates wiper components and is formulated to fight algae build up in the reservoir.
To find out “Which Wiper Fits My Car” on the Trico website, visit: www.tricoproducts.com.au, it makes choosing the correct wiper blade or refill for your vehicle simple.
For further information on Trico Wiper Products call 03 92713288 or visit the Trico website.
