Windscreen Issue

[Mark E]

Hi. I have a reoccurring problem of my wipers scratching my windscreen. I’m on to my third windscreen in three years! Always scratched in the same place, wipers replaced with every new windscreen. It’s going into VW in a couple of weeks to check the wipers before I get another windscreen. Anyone suffering the same issue or have any ideas why this may be happening consistently? Cheers

 

[Sackmycook]

What environment is the van kept in?

 

[Mark E]

Driveway, always outside. It’s very annoying and confusing. Wipers changed regularly.

 

[Salty Spuds]

Driveway, always outside. It’s very annoying and confusing. Wipers changed regularly.

Sounds like it’s picking grit up from somewhere, is it a stone house?

 

[CAB]

Someone with a vendetta, coming by during the night to sabotage the wiper blade?

 

[Mark E]

Sounds like it’s picking grit up from somewhere, is it a stone house?

Yep! It is! But doesn’t damage my other car?!

 

[Mark E]

Someone with a vendetta, coming by during the night to sabotage the wiper blade?

Mmm?! Highly lightly!

 

[DaveD]

When you switch the wipers on do you ever hear an unpleasant rough noise as they sweep the screen?
I've got to say, your problem isn't one I've heard of to the extent that you describe.

 

[Mark E]

They can be noisy and a little fearsome at times! I’m wondering if the tension in the wipers is too strong - not sure if that is even possible? The van’s booked in for VW to look at it - just wanted to know if anyone had suffered the same issue. Guess I could just be lucky!

 

[Mark E]

I have a rough cast house and in very stormy weather I have twice scratched my windscreen. The wind and rain drive the small flint stones on to the top of the wipers and when you wipe they can get dragged under and scratch the screen.
I now check the wipers.

Thanks. Looks like I’ll be doing the same.